Suzanne Bowness

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Speaking and Training

As a professional writer for 20+ years and a professor of writing since 2008, I am an experienced speaker and trainer. A professor at Humber College since 2013, I teach in the postgraduate Professional Writing and Communications graduate certificate, which I helped develop and launch in 2015.

I regularly lecture about core writing skills. These include idea generation, storytelling principles, writing and outlining process and interviewing. I also teach various forms, such as articles, blog posts, infographics and content strategy topics (audience development, repurposing content).

I am available for speaking engagements at conferences in person or virtually, as well as podcast spots. I also provide writing training to groups in corporate as well as non-profit.

Looking for a speaker or trainer? Contact me to discuss the opportunity.

Past speaking engagements

  • American Society of Journalists and Authors Annual Conference
  • Editors Canada
  • MagNet: Canada’s National Magazine Conference
  • PWAC/CMG Freelancers Level UP
  • PodCamp Toronto

Most requested topics

  • Boosting your LinkedIn and Online Presence for Success
  • Starting and Sustaining a Freelance Business
  • Crossing Over: Rewards and Challenges of Being both Writer and Editor
  • How to Teach Writing
  • Contract Negotiations: A Freelance Perspective
  • Everything Old Is New Again: A History of Magazines in Canada

Training

As a college writing professor for over a decade, I’m experienced at developing curriculum, creating engaging lessons for adult learners, and tailoring lessons to suit corporate environments. I’m available to provide training sessions in:
  • writing more effective emails (that actually get read)
  • blog writing basics and next steps
  • story idea generation
  • reports, news releases and other office forms