B.J. loves to inspire others. Whether speaking to a small group of women or addressing a large room filled to the brim with women and men, she enjoys reaching her audience through story. Though she has won numerous awards, she is humble and demure, but resonates with those who hear her by sharing takeaways that can change their lives.  
   
 
Testimonials		  
  "I am sooo glad I took your two classes as they meshed incredibly well with the course on writing for speaking, speaking for writing! For your newsletter, your talent shared and  your wisdom, THANK YOU!"                                                      
  Normajean, Mount Hermon 2010 Attendee  
     
  Here are the responses off the forms that were left after conference.  Looks like you hit the ball out of the park.  Thanks for all your good work!

Workshop: Turning Personal Experiences Into Stories That Sell
· Great class, very helpful.  She gives detailed instructions that are useful and necessary to the newbie.  I appreciated her
  teaching methods.
· This workshop surprised me in that I hadn’t even given any thought to writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul.  I realized
  that this could be a good “beginning place” to get published.  Again, very good info and writing tips.  Appreciate the
  sample that was given and the books given out as prizes.  Kept my attention!

Workshop:  Writing for the Guideposts Contest
· B.J. is a good communicator and very succinct in her talks.  She is also very compassionate, and asked writers for specific
  prayer requests which she said she would pray for that night.  This workshop wasn’t just to fill in the details about the
  contest, but also gave good writing tips as well.
· B.J. is an animated, enthusiastic speaker who gave us specific, practical tips for writing for Guideposts and for the contest.
· Excellent class.  Very helpful, will follow through with recommendations and send my article in for the contest.
· Very good.  Gave specific help.  Very practical and well-organized seminar. 		 
  Rachel Williams, Program Director, Mount Hermon Writers Conference  
     
  “Very good speaker with lots of enthusiasm.”  
  Owen Mascott, Spring Writers Day Attendee
 		 
  “I reviewed the evaluations from your class and all attendees loved your presentation! They felt it was organized, comprehensive, encouraging and held their interest. All want to take another class with you. I suggest you repeat your presentation!”  
  Marge Ball, Orange Coast College
 		 
 

“I met B.J. at the Orange County Writers Conference and after listening to her workshop, I thought, ‘We need her to speak at ours.’”

  
  Opal Mae Daily, Christian Writers Guild of Santa Barbara
 		 
  “Successful writing doesn’t develop in a vacuum. The best kept secret of up and coming authors is finding a good writers group that really works. B.J. Taylor should know. For 13 years she’s been part of the Sixteen Thumbs group, and, more recently, of an online group. And yes, it is working! Her writing credits are piling up along with her speaking engagements. Practical, informational, and inspirational, her new book answers all the questions you never even thought to ask. Besides which, it’s just plain good reading!”  
  Kay Marshall Strom, Author and Speaker
 		 
  “A friend and I started The Secret Garden Writers Group after attending your breakout session. All seven of our members have different orientations and different writing projects—that is exciting. Thanks for sharing with us and encouraging us.”  
  Susy Flory, Mount Hermon Conference Attendee  
     
   
     
  Favorite and Requested Topics  
 

▪ Sunny Side Up: How to Stay Positive in a Negative World
▪ High Fives: Making the Right Choices Can Affect Your Entire Life
▪ What to do When Someone in Your Family is an Alcoholic (or a Substance Abuse Problem)
▪ Survive Menopause and Lose Weight at the Same Time
▪ How to Find Your Dog a Job
▪ Grieving? How Writing in a Journal Can Help
▪ Writing for Guideposts Magazine
▪ The Art of the Interview: Telling Another Person's Story
▪ Writers Groups: How to Make them Work for You
▪ Getting Published: How to Become a Cheerleading Member of the Winning Team

  
     
   
 
Awards		  
 

Pacesetter Award Winner
B.J. was the recipient of the coveted Pacesetter Award at the 2006 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. There were 398 in attendance, the largest conference of writers on the West Coast—held every year over Palm Sunday weekend.

Guideposts Writers Workshop Winner
B.J. was a Guideposts Writers Workshop winner in October 2004. She was invited as one of 15 participants out of thousands of entrants to attend the much-sought-after five-day event in Rye, New York. She now writes on assignment for Guideposts.

She has also been a judge for Chicken Soup for the Soul’s 10th Anniversary Contest and was a reader for Chicken Soup for the Mothers of Preschooler’s Soul. In addition, she is a graduate of the Professional Writers Certificate Program at California State University, Long Beach.

  
     
   
 
Speaking Engagements		  
 
Dual Workshop Presenter at the Antelope Valley Christian Writers' Conference
 
Faculty Representative for Guideposts magazine and Dual Workshop Presenter at the Mt. Hermon Christian Writers Conference
 

Panel Member, Panel Moderator, and Multiple Workshop Presenter at the Yosemite Writers Conference
 
Keynoter at the Santa Barbara Christian Writers Guild
 

Double Workshop topics presented at the Orange County Christian Writers Fellowship Spring Writers Day
 
Mt. Hermon Christian Writers Conference Speaker/ Coordinator of four Night Owl Sessions on Writers Groups
 

Numerous Classes at Orange Coast College -- Successful Writers Don’t Write Alone: How to Develop a Professional Writers Group
 
     
   
     
  Mount Hermon Conference 2010 - View Photos >  
  Mount Hermon Conference 2009 - View Photos >  
  Mount Hermon Conference 2008 - View Photos >  
 
B.J.'s Schedule
  26th Annual Southern California Writers' Conference
(and Retreat) 
February 17-20, 2012. Whether you're a writer just starting out, a writer unable to determine why your work's not working, a writer simply in search of some answers, a writer wanting feedback on what you've written, or just a writer who wants to hang with other writers, do yourself a favor and sign up. Your words are worth it! Find out more by clicking HERE. 		 
     
     
  MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
 Join me at the largest conference in California. It's the best investment you'll make in your writing career. Meet with experienced fellow writers, attentive staff, and eager-to-meet-with-you editors and agents (all at no additional cost). A real perk: fabulous meals in an inspiring atmosphere. Don't miss it. Find out more by clicking HERE.		  
     
   
     
  Orange County Christian Writers Conference
May 18-20, 2012
This conference has tons of learning opportunities, from intensive workshops, faculty panels, dining with faculty, consultations with those in-the-know, and much, much more. You get to meet these people up close and personal. They'll share with you their knowledge and expertise. Come with an open mind and learn, learn, learn.  For more information click HERE. 		 
     
  Antelope Valley Writers' Conference May 4-5, 2012 Guess who's the keynote speaker? Cec Murphey! You won't want to miss this one! Put it on your calendar and plan to attend. Learn more than you thought possible about the writing world, mingle with others who share your passion, come away rejuvenated and refreshed.
For more information
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