Elevate Your Craft with an Appointment with an Expert
Are you ready to take your writing or speaking to the next level?
We are offering one-on-one sessions with our experts. Whether you’re a beginner writer or a seasoned author, our one-on-one appointments are designed to provide you with invaluable insights, personalized feedback that addresses your unique strengths and areas for growth.
No matter where you are in your writing or speaking journey, a session with our experts will provide guidance tailored to your needs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to work closely with a professional who is committed to your success.
Appointments must be booked by March 31, 2025 and are on a first-come first-serve basis.
For Spiritual Direction appointments, click here.
For Headshots appointments, click here.
GUIDELINES
Length: 15 minutes long
Cost: $40 per appointment. All appointments will be prepaid
PLEASE ONLY BOOK ONE APPOINTMENT. We will let you know if the opportunity to have a second appointment opens up.
To learn more about each expert, go to the reNEW home page and click on each person’s photo for their bio.
Robyn Dykstra: 10 Appointments
Appointment type: If you’re a writer who feels squeamish about public speaking, or frustrated about turning your book into an engaging keynote, or vexed by low book sales at live events, book some time with Robyn Dykstra.
Robyn presents at 40 live events annually and is a speaking ninja. When she’s not on stage, she’s coaching other women to speak with excellence and take the stage with confidence.
Let her show you how to conquer stage fright, create an amazing keynote from your book, and master the art of selling books at live events … without feeling salesy or sleazy or sacrilegious.
Website speaker page review
3 minute speaking evaluation
Speaker one sheet evaluation
Friday: 9:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM
Saturday: 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 4:45 PM
Bob Hostetler: 9 Appointments
Appointment type: Ask an accomplished, grizzled, and wily veteran author, speaker, literary agent, and former editor anything that will help you take the best next steps in your writing.
Friday: 9:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM
Saturday: 3:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM
Barb Roose: 5 Appointments
Appointment type: Barb Roose is a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management, a full-service Christian literary agency. She represents non-fiction and fiction clients, with an emphasis on non-fiction works. Barb is prepared to hear 15-minute pitches from aspiring and established authors with a solid understanding of the publishing industry, a marketable and salable concept, a completed book proposal, and an established platform with a growing audience. Find out more about what Barb represents at Booksandsuch.com.
Friday: 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM
Heidi Chiavaroli: 4 Appointments
Appointment type: Are you a fiction writer looking for critique, advice, and/or encouragement? Heidi Chiavaroli would love to help. With fifteen novels published, Heidi can talk to you about the publishing industry (traditional or indie), critique the first five pages of your novel, or offer advice on next steps. Book your 15-minute session to submit your critique or simply chat about what you’re looking for in your writing career.
4 appointments: 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM
Lori Roeleveld: 10 Appointments
Appointment type: Stuck? Wondering if you have what it takes to keep writing? Losing heart? Overwhelmed? Chat with Lori Roeleveld about writing, speaking, branding, marketing, publishing, or ministry challenges. She has been there and back and can address the fears of any Christian writer/speaker/hobbit with expert counsel on all things writing, publishing, motivating, or creativity routines. Book your 15-minute session and we can retool you bio, review two pages of writing, scan your proposal/website, or chat about your challenges to revive your heart to press on.
Friday: 9:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM
Esther Ciccarello: 8 Appointments
Need guidance on creating a website from scratch or updating an existing one? Chat with Esther Ciccarello to receive website-making advice. She’ll walk you through design concepts, navigation/user-experience, mobile optimization, enhancing your SEO, and especially how knowing your brand first matters for website design. Book your 15-minute session and bring your goals for your website, what you believe your brand is, what makes it unique, and the problems you feel you’re solving for the customers you’re serving and who will therefore visit your website.
Saturday: 3:00 PM. 3:15 PM. 3:30 PM. 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 4:45 PM
Cindy Saab: 4 Appointments
Appointment type: Can you say “Yes” to any of the following questions?
Entertaining the idea of facilitating an on-line/in-person Mastermind Group?
Trying to navigate the writer/speaker life?
Implementing Bible study enhancements for impactful learning?
Dreaming about a Vision Life-Map ™ to Step Up/Over Imposter Syndrome?
Designing an old-school method for a Project Planner System that works?
Then, schedule your 15-minute appointment with Cindy Saab. She is an intentional CEO – Connect, Encourage, Others. Cindy would love to meet with you to share some helpful tips/systems that worked for her as an award-winning Bible Study Author, Speaker/Speech Coach, Mastermind Facilitator, Project Planner and Bible study teacher.
Friday: 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 10:45 AM
Spiritual Direction appointments
For Spiritual Direction appointments, click here.
Headshots
For Headshots appointments, click here.
How to book your appointment
You MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE RETREAT to book a critique or coaching appointment. Register for the retreat now, then sign up to secure your appointment.
CLICK HERE to book your time slot with the expert of choice and to complete your payment.
Appointments are limited and on a first come first serve basis.
What happens next
Once you have booked your appointment and made payment online, your appointment will be confirmed by email.
Any questions, please contact Cindy Saab at critiques@renewwriting.com