Conference Hosts:
Dell Self - Speak Through Me Publishing | STMPub.net
CharDell “Dell” Self is a faith-based, professional communicator, certified public speaker coach, certified Christian life coach, certified Christian leadership coach, full-service book project manager, self-publishing specialist, and author of 19 books. Dell co-founded and hosts the Memphis Christian Writers Conference held in the fall of each year.
Dell's journey to authorship began with many rocks and boulders that left her with no money and no book. Through her husband's advice, she decided to use what she already had. She possessed the ability to read and process information, and a computer. She has spent years searching the internet, taking courses, attending conferences, and studying style manuals. While rubbing elbows with editors and other book professionals, she continues to learn. Though a journey filled with one frustration after another, Dell emerged from those days determined to help others avoid the headaches of not knowing enough to ask the right questions. Because of this, she created the S.T.E.P.S. to Authorship workshop in 2014 (now the Head to Hand Writer's Workshop) to show writers how to organize and create a blueprint for their entire book. In the words of the founder, "Writing a book and becoming an author should not be reserved only for the rich or elite. Many have something to contribute that others need to hear." Dell further states, "I created this program because I didn't want anyone else to have to go through all the tears and frustrations I did in order to become a published author." As a certified public speaker coach, Dell is fully committed to equipping the nervous, rambling talker with the tools to become a confident, purposeful communicator. As a result, Dell has created The Public Speaker Master Class- a 5 week in-person training for adult writers, speakers, and ministry leaders who are serious about answering God's call on their life. Additionally, Dell has a mini public speaker e-course titled Deliver Your Message! The course contains twenty-five lessons, available on the Speak Through Me Communications website. Get started for free. If you have a book in your head, but you’re stumped as to how to get it in your hands, Dell’s book programs can solve that problem because she loves turning writers into authors. As a speaker, Dell is described as “Engaging,” “Delightfully funny,” and “A must hear.” Dell is married to the Reverend Juan R. Self (1984). They are the proud parents of three adult sons. |
RaKesha Gray - RG Edits | RGEdits.net
RaKesha Gray is a writer, blogger, editor, author, speaker, and leader who is passionate about encouraging and empowering people to live a life that shines.
As the founder of RGEdits™ Writing and Editorial Services, RaKesha seeks to help writers and leaders become authors and more effective communicators. With a background in English and Religion & Philosophy, Ms. Gray is experienced in writing, editing, faith-based research, and ministry. An extra set of eyes, suggestions to offer, hands ready to work, and a heart to help is just what you need, and it's just what RGEdits™ offers. Ms. Gray is also the co-founder and host of the Memphis Christian Writers Conference as well as the operations assistant and lead editor for Speak Through Me Publishing. ________________________________ Words have power. People do too. When we realize our potential and maximize the power of our words, we're destined to gain and create great opportunities. -RaKesha Gray |
