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Suzanne Kuhn

Author, Speaker, Coach, Brand & Publishing Expert, SuzyQ Author & Speaker Services

Suzanne is passionate about helping creatives hone their message, identify their unique brand, and reach their specific audience.

    Get To Know Suzanne


    Brand strategist, promotions specialist, seasoned marketer, and brain-stormer.

    Suzanne Kuhn (a.k.a SuzyQ) offers more than 37 years of book industry experience. Having successfully built and sold Brookstone Publishing Group & Brookstone Creative Group, her attention has returned to her love for one-on-one coaching through SuzyQ, Author and Speaker Services. Suzanne’s expertise including publishing, marketing, retail, and working with New York Times Best Selling authors. She understands no two stories or messages are alike, each offers their own distinction. She is dedicated to helping creatives identify their uniqueness, develop high-impact strategies, and publish books they can be proud of. Her mission is to help others pursue and fulfill their God-given purpose.

    Pre-Conference Session


    Before You Pack It In (Suzanne & Shawn Kuhn)

    (Pre-Conference Zoom/All In-Person Conferees)

    How many pair of shoes is one too many? Do I need a different outfit for each appointment? Should I bring my printer…and everything else from my desk? More snacks? Avoid the pitfalls of conference prep and packing. Practical advise to purposefully pack as you prayerfully prepare. Learn what to bring, leave, and wing. Be ready physically, mentally, and spiritually to make the most out of your Speak Up experience.

    Breakout Session


    Know Your Publishing Options: Traditional, Hybrid, Indie, and Self

    In the world of publishing, options are good but how does an author know which is best for their message, platform, and audience? With each option does the author’s responsibility change? Which publishing route will allow an author to reach their personal publishing goals? Join Suzanne and Shawn Kuhn of SuzyQ, as they reveal important differences among publishing options, how these options affect the writing and marketing efforts of an author, and how to determine which option is best for you.

    15-Minute Appointments


    Brand, Marketing, and Publishing Strategist

    This is an opportunity to meet Suzanne Kuhn, whose personal and professional mission is, “To advance the Kingdom of God through the written and spoken word.” Her branding, marketing, and publishing expertise has helped countless authors, speakers, leaders. Bring your book ideas, marketing questions, and branding challenges. Need to strengthen your platforms and expand your message reach? Suzanne has ideas. You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll take away from a short 15-minute session.
    You might say, “I need help from concept to completion.” Suzanne always says, “Let us help you from mind to autograph signed.”

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