Book Cristin for an Event

Cristin Williams has taught on four continents, engaging audiences with insight, warmth, and a touch of humor. With a background in research and mass communication in the nonprofit sector, she brings a global perspective to every event—whether it’s a university lecture, a writers’ workshop, a conference panel, or a classroom of eager young readers.

She speaks on a range of topics, including:

• Research Skills for Writers – how to create a comprehensive plan for filling in the gaps of your knowledge.

• Storytelling – Cristin can speak on a range of topics, including plot, structure, voice, and thematic impact.

• Character Development – Techniques for creating compelling, multidimensional characters that drive plot and evoke empathy.

• Writing Across Time and Place – Exploring how to write immersive fiction set outside one’s own lived experience.

• Revision Strategies – Helping aspiring authors turn that initial draft into a polished manuscript.

• Magic as Metaphor – A talk on how speculative fiction is uniquely suited to addressing the problems of the day, and how writers can build magical systems that enhance the themes they’re weaving into the text.

Cristin is also available for school visits and enjoys sparking curiosity about history and storytelling in student writers of all ages. Whether through interactive workshops or author Q&As, she brings energy, approachability, and deep respect for her audience.

To inquire about speaking engagements or school visits, please use the contact tab on this site.