For Writers
AUTHOR TALK TOPICS
A collection of four key Author Talks and Presentations I offer at Writers Festivals and Workshops for writers/aspiring Authors.
They are experiential in nature, sharing from my lived experience and offering practices they can be inspired to weave into your writer's journey.
INTUITION, CREATIVE PROCESS & THE SELF-PUBLISHING JOURNEY
Target Audience
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Aspiring authors
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Writers curious about self-publishing
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Emerging writers early in their career
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Creatives seeking a boost of inspiration and motivation
Join award-winning, self-published author Cathy Williams for an inspiring and empowering talk/workshop where you will discover how to harness the power of intuition in your creative process.
his session is designed for writers and aspiring authors who are navigating the challenges of self-publishing. Learn how to overcome fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome, while staying true to your unique voice and vision. Explore practical strategies for maintaining your ‘why’ and building resilience in the face of industry hurdles.
In this interactive session, you’ll experience firsthand tools and insights to help you create sustainable practices that support your unique journey as an author—regardless of the obstacles you encounter.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your self-publishing approach, this workshop will leave you inspired and equipped to move forward with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will:
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Learn how to tune into their intuition and let it guide their creative process.
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Discover ways to overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure.
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Experience practices for staying connected to your personal ‘why’ and maintaining a consistent author voice.
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Learn how to build resilience in the face of challenges within the self-publishing industry.
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Discover methods for cultivating a creative routine that supports long-term success.
EMBODIED WRITING AND THE SUPPORT OF CREATIVE PRACTICES
Target Audience
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Aspiring authors
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People curious about getting into writing, developing their own writing practice and creatives seeking fresh practices
Unlock the full potential of your writing through embodied creativity!
In this unique workshop, facilitated by Cathy Williams, a Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist and award-winning author, you will discover how integrating creative practices into your writing journey can help you access deeper inspiration, overcome blocks, and cultivate a lasting connection with your authentic voice.
Drawing on years of experience in both the therapeutic arts and self-publishing, Cathy will guide you through the powerful intersection of movement, expression, and writing. Learn to explore a variety of creative practices that not only support the writing process but also nourish your overall well-being.
Participants will engage in embodied exercises designed to enhance creativity, release tension, and open up new channels of inspiration. These practices can be integrated into your daily routine as “home-play” to sustain your creative flow, overcome self-imposed limits, and enrich your authorial journey.
Whether you’re a seasoned author or just beginning your writing adventure, this workshop will leave you with tangible tools to ignite your creativity and nurture your writing from the inside out.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will:
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Learn how to incorporate embodied practices such as movement, breathwork, and expressive arts into their writing process.
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Discover how creative practices can release writer’s block, cultivate new ideas, and deepen emotional expression in your work.
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Experience simple, yet effective exercises to ground and inspire your writing, both in the workshop and as home-play.
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Learn how to integrate these creative practices into a consistent routine that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Discover how the mind-body connection enhances clarity, flow, and overall joy in your creative process.
WRITING AS A PATH TO
SELF-DISCOVERY
Target Audience
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Aspiring Authors
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Writers of memoir, biographical in nature
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Creatives curious about self-reflective practices
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Writers interested in writing from their own life experience
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the healing power of writing! In this workshop, led by Cathy Williams, an award-winning author and Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist, you will discover how writing can serve as a pathway to greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth.
Using somatic practices and creative arts therapy techniques, you’ll engage in embodied writing exercises that invite you to connect more deeply with your inner self.
Through the exploration of your personal experiences, emotions, and stories, writing becomes not just an act of creativity but a tool for introspection and healing.
This workshop offers a safe, supportive space for you to learn how to express and release emotions, gain insight into your life’s journey, and develop a more authentic connection with yourself.
Whether you're looking to heal from past experiences or simply deepen your understanding of who you are, this workshop will provide you with powerful practices you can use on your self-discovery journey, both in your writing and beyond.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will:
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Learn how writing can be used as a therapeutic tool for healing, self-awareness, and personal growth.
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Discover somatic practices and creative arts therapy techniques to support emotional release and insight during the writing process.
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Experience embodied writing exercises that connect the mind, body, and spirit, fostering deep self-exploration.
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Learn how to use writing as a reflective practice to explore personal stories and promote healing.
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Discover how creativity can serve as a lifelong tool for ongoing self-discovery, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth.
BODY WISDOM:
The Healing Power of Creativity
Target Audience
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Women
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Those interested in wellbeing, creative arts, self-awareness / self-development
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Dormant creatives
Join Cathy Williams, award-winning author and Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist, for an inspiring and transformative talk on the healing power of creativity, drawn from the pages of her book Body Wisdom.
In this experiential workshop, Cathy will share their personal journey of creative self-discovery and healing, highlighting the profound impact that somatic and subconscious practices can have on our overall well-being.
Through 20+ invitations to Movement and Creative-Reflective practices, you will discover how these powerful tools can unlock deep insights, release emotional blockages, and foster personal transformation.
Participants will experience firsthand some of these practices—designed to engage the body, mind, and heart in deep enquiry and reflection—showing how connecting to the body’s wisdom can provide clarity, guidance, and healing in ways that traditional thinking alone cannot.
Whether you are seeking creative inspiration, emotional healing, or a deeper connection to yourself, this workshop will empower you to use the body as a gateway to insight and self-awareness.
By the end of this session, you will leave with practical tools and a renewed understanding of how creativity can support both personal growth and emotional healing in your life.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will:
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Learn how to tap into the body’s wisdom and the subconscious through somatic practices and creative-reflective exercises.
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Discover how movement and creativity can unlock deep insights, emotional release, and personal transformation.
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Experience powerful Movement and Creative-Reflective practices that can be integrated into daily life for creative self-discovery and healing.
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Learn how the body, mind, and heart work together to offer profound wisdom and guidance for personal growth and healing.
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Discover how creative practices can be a lifelong tool for emotional well-being and self-awareness, beyond traditional therapeutic methods.