Writers are judged on the page and, more often than they expect, in the room: at pitches, panels, launches, festivals, and on camera. This session shows authors, editors, and media professionals how to present themselves with the same care they bring to their work. Michele Grant, #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Power Dressers™ and a Page Turner Book Award finalist, covers the first impressions that shape how industry contacts receive you, the fit and color choices that read as credible and creative at the same time, how to dress for book pitches and industry events versus public appearances and panels, and how to look polished and camera-ready for virtual pitches and interviews. Real examples walk through what works at a launch, on a panel, and in a virtual pitch to a publisher. Attendees leave with a short list of versatile pieces and a clear sense of how their look can reinforce their author brand.

Delivered as a keynote for the Page Turner Awards (November 2024). Format: keynote or workshop, 30 to 60 minutes. Virtual or in person. Audience: writers' conferences and festivals, publishing and media industry events, author associations, journalism and communications programs. Related book: The Power Dressers™: A Women's Guide to Professional Style (#1 Amazon bestseller; Page Turner Book Award and Book Cover Award finalist).