Dorothea Helms

Presentations And Appearances

  • Professional Writers’ Association of Canada, June 4, 2016 – presentation on how to attract and maintain higher-paying clients.
  • Ontario Writers’ Conference, Emcee for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 events
  • The Writers’ Community of Durham Region, April 2016 Breakfast Meeting, presented mini-workshop, “Presenting With Pizzazz”
  • CCWWP Conference, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario, May 11-13, 2012. Presentation – Inclusivity Rocks: Genre Equality a Helpful Pedagogy Tool in Teaching Creative Writing
  • Writers’ Community of Simcoe County, Barrie, Ontario, March 18, 2012 – “When Opportunity Knocks, Invite it in for Coffee.”
  • Writers’ Community of York Region Keynote Speaker, Aurora, Ontario, January 8, 2012 – “When Opportunity Knocks, Invite it in for Coffee.”PWAC Annual General Meeting/MagNet Conference 2010. Presented workshops “Speech Writing for Hire” on June 3 and “Writing Quickly & Efficiently – and Producing ‘Quality’ Writing” on June 4
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury Writers’ Circle. April 20, 2010. Address on writing.
  • Professional Writers Association of Canada AGM and Conference. June 2009. Appeared on panel of professional writers “Six-figure Freelancers”
  • Ontario Writers’ Conference 2009 – 2012 Provided Blue-pencil Sessions
  • Haliburton Highlands Writers’ and Editors’ Breakfast, Minden, Ontario – presented The Writing Fairy Keynote Speech – “When Opportunity Knocks, Don’t Just Answer the Door, Invite it in for Coffee” July 5, 2008
  • Ontario Writers’ Conference May 2008 – co-presented the workshop “Genre Buffet” with award-winning writer/editor/poet Ruth Walker.
  • Stellar Literary Festival, Oshawa, Ontario, September 22, 2007 – The Writing Fairy keynote speech “The Four-Letter Word for Success”
  • RealLifeChanges.com radio show appearance (30 minutes), August 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Professional Writers Association of Canada Annual General Meeting and Conference, Ottawa, Ontario – Keynote Speaker (The Four-Letter Word for Success) and Workshop Presenter (The Writing Fairy™ Humour Writing Workshop), May 2006
  • American Women’s Club, Toronto – Keynote Speech (The Four-Letter Word for Success), Thornhill, Ontario, May 8, 2006
  • Periodical Writers Association of Canada Writing Seminar Series – Panel Member November 22, 2005
  • The Big Dream Event, Oshawa, Ontario August 7, 2005 – The Writing Fairy talk on risk-taking for writers
  • Breakfast Television, CITY TV (Toronto), live show July 27, 2005 – The Writing Fairy led Liza Fromer through a writing exercise
  • Creative Light and Power Conference Call Presentation as per Aprille Janes. Led discussion on writing as “The Writing Fairy.” June 6, 2005
  • Haliburton Highlands Writers’ and Editors’ Network, Fleming College, Haliburton campus, served on panel of professional writers, March 19, 2005
  • The Writing Fairy™ Advice on Risk Management for Writers and other Creative People, Women’s Institute, Epsom, Ontario, February 23, 2005
  • “Lifetime Durham” Rogers Cable 10 program hosted by Al Nichols – guest – show aired January 26, 27, 28, 2005
  • The Writing Fairy™ Advice on Risk Management for Writers. October 7, 2004 – Keynote Speaker presenting at the Durham Arts Centre, Ajax, Ontario
  • The Writing Fairy™ Advice on Risk Management for Writers. May 27, 2004 – Keynote Speaker for Discover Your Passion and Explore the Possibilities presented by Creative Media and Chrysalis Consulting in Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Interview Techniques, “On the Edge” AGM and annual conference, Periodical Writers’ Association of Canada, Edmonton, May 2003