In-Person Extras
Take advantage of all these special opportunities at the in-person conference experience.
Get Published as a Collaborative Author!
Writers who meet deadlines, follow submission guidelines, and submit to the editing process will be chosen for inclusion in a book titled, El ro’I: The God Who Sees, published by Living Parables, an imprint of EABooks Publishing, making them “published” authors. Authors can purchase books at a reduced rate and keep the profit from their sales. Deadline July 8, 2025, midnight.
Free Fashion Quick-Fix Session
Bring your wardrobe question, photo, cosmetic item, or a piece of clothing and get 3 minutes of focused help – FREE!
Knowing your best colors and styles can help you shine on stage and communicate with confidence! Whether you need a makeover or just a little tune up Image Coach/Author Jill Swanson is here to help.
Attendee Bonus: You can purchase a full Color Swatch Packet and a copy of “Simply Beautiful” for only $79 $39
Tune Up: 30-Minute Session – Includes “Out the Door” book. Please sign up in advance, sessions available Thurs – Sat or online after conference $119 $79
In-depth Special 3-hour session $399 (For info or to sign up: Email Jill)
Professional Headshot Opportunity – $50
Do you need an updated headshot? Make a strong first impression with your professional photos to be used on your website, business cards, or one sheet.
Christina Custodio, the owner of Agapeland Photography, is offering a special price of $50, including one digital image (one outfit) and the print release. Additional images will be available for purchase. Each 15-minute sitting will give multiple shots. You may view some of the high-quality headshots by Christina Custodio here!
There’s no need to purchase if you have a Plus or VIP ticket! Headshots are included.
First Step Manuscript Review – $50
Literary agent Blythe Daniel is offering to do critiques for up to twenty attendees prior to the conference. She will read ten pages of a book proposal or manuscript, whichever you prefer, in Word format. She will provide detailed feedback with comments and recommendations for the next steps. Submissions are due before June 1, and critiques will be returned by email by June 15. The conference director will connect you to Blythe for your manuscript submission upon purchase.
Deep Dive Manuscript Review – $100
Pre-conference Manuscript Review: Available for up to twenty Speak Up attendees who will pre-submit their manuscript synopsis, outline, and up to the first fifteen pages between May 13, and June 30. Shellie will evaluate clarity, focus, continuity, market viability, and presentation. She will meet virtually with each writer for forty-five minutes, deep edit a portion of the manuscript, and return to the author no later than July 5. Cost: $100
Mini Homepage Audit – $9
Katy Boykin is our talented Website Designer who redesigned this SpeakUp Conference Website! If you want to know how to take your website to the next level, BEFORE THE CONFERENCE, Katy is offering a mini homepage audit for just $9! Simply checkout using the button below and fill out a quick form by June 30th. Katy will send you a 5-minute video recording with personalized feedback by July 11th!