PROFILE

Debbie Elicksen is a communications and Canada's Publishing Expert. She has authored nine books, including the bestselling Self-Publishing 101 (Self- Counsel Press) and has edited, ghosted, and project managed over 100 books. Elicksen walks people through the book publishing process through workshops, seminars, teleseminars, one-on-one counseling, and step-by-step materials: books, audio/video clips, blogs, and e-newsletter.

Elicksen creatively inspires people to effectively and professionally communicate their message and painlessly improve their literacy skills by at least 20 percent. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and Independent Publishing Association of Canada.

Ability to:

• Engage the audience and hold its attention

• Adjust the presentation to be relevant to individual audiences

• Work with PowerPoint

• Adapt and carry through the message if the technology doesn't work for PowerPoint and other technological issues

• Create effective handouts and workbook material

These topics can be customized and tailored to fit your needs. These presentations are available in the format of keynotes, full- and half-day workshops/seminars, or longer training programs.

Polishing Your Professionalism Through Communications

• Writing proposals, internal memos, and preparing bids are an important part of many job descriptions.

• One wrong keystroke in a technology code or one missed word in a memo could have serious implications.

• Learn simple, easy, and clear steps to improve communications skills.

Marketing Your Business/Book on a Shoestring Budget

• Are you looking for free and innovative ways to market your book?

• Discover how to plug into the new wave of social networking and use to your advantage.

• Learn more traditional ways to market your book that lets you keep most of your wallet in tact.

Harnessing the Fear of the Reluctant Writer

• You are not alone; writing makes a lot of people nervous.

• Learn where to start and how to take small steps to build stamina.

• Find your literary strengths and improve upon your weaknesses.

• Improve your reading and writing skills and elevate your confidence.

Creating a Legacy: How to elevate your credibility through books

• Find out what topic or angle you can use to distribute your message and expertise.

• Discover how to leverage books into your business marketing.

• Learn how to create a professional product that best reflects your message.

Book Publishing 101

• Dispel the myths of book publishing.

• Know how the book publishing industry works, what options there are, and how you can publish anyway.

• Gain the tools you need to oversee the process from start to finish.

• Learn how to get printing quotes and how to work with designers.

Manuscripts Made Easy

• Have an idea for a book, but don't know how to get started?

• Learn how to outline your material, define the research, and put the project in action.

• Break the manuscript into manageable pieces for paragraph and chapter development.

**BOOKS

**

• Self-Publishing 101 (Self-Counsel Press) bestseller

• Book Publishing 101 Workbook (Freelance Communications)

• Book Publishing 101 Workbook Second Edition (Freelance Communications)

• Book Publishing 101 Audio (Freelance Communications)

• Inside the NHL Dream (Freelance Communications)

• Positive Sports: Professional athletes and mentoring youth (Freelance Communications)

• Creating a Legacy: The Calgary Booster Club

• Future Prospects (Freelance Communications)

• Loyalty, Intensity, and Passion (Freelance Communications)

MEDIA APPEARANCES

• The Vicki Gabereau Show

• NHL Network

• Motivation With a Purpose Radio

• NBCSports.com

• MSG NetworkCheck out my half hour interview on mwpradio.com/podcasts/Are You an Author in the making?