LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
James N. Watkins
Carol did a great job teaching about adding speaking to your writing for two years at the St. Davids Christian Writers' Conference. Outstanding evaluations. I sat in on one of her classes and, although I've been professionally speaking for nearly 40 years, I learned several things. "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" (3 John 2).
James N. Watkins
Award-winning author and speaker
Author-Speaker-Threat to Society
Lora Homan Zill, M.A.
I have known Carol Hamilton both personally and professionally for many years. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough as a speaker for your conference.
As the former director of the St. Davids Christian Writers’ Conference I asked Carol to teach the continuing track for beginners ("From a Hobby to a Career: Turn Doing What You Love into Income" including "Professional Writing" "Professional Sales," and "Professional Marketing") and individual workshops such as "Sell Your Writing Through Professional Presentations." She also served as a critique group facilitator and chapel speaker many times.
Carol has invested much time and effort to learn the writing and speaking crafts. Her warm, caring personality is very encouraging to conferees. She is approachable and fun, and always has time for one more question or concern.
Lora Homan Zill, M.A.
Director, St. Davids Christian Writers’ Conference (1998-2013)
Adjunct Instructor, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Teaching Artist, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
lora@thebluecollarartist.com
Debbie Sanchez
It is with great confidence that I write this letter of recommendation for Carol Hamilton. I have had the privilege of knowing Carol for well over a decade. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to hear her teach about several aspects of writing and the writing life.
Most recently, Carol taught two classes at Micro-Con, a one-day writing conference held at The Library Place at Pittsburgh Mills. The courses she taught for us were “Non-Fiction: Books, Magazines & Internet” and “Writer to Speaker or Ruby Slipper Speaking.” As the conference coordinator, I received nothing but positive feedback from conference attendees regarding both of her classes. Comments on the exit survey for her courses included:
“Entertaining and informative. Good information.”
“Interesting talk”
“Very informative!”
“Good points for speaking & making the audience comfortable.”
“Good presenter. Interesting useful information.”
“I really feel like I can submit to magazines now. Never felt that way before.”
Carol would make a wonderful addition to the faculty of any writing conference. Her charisma and charm help her reach her audience in a way that compels them to listen and learn from her experience.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Debbie Sanchez
Administrator and Writing Program Specialist
The Library Place at Pittsburgh Mills
540 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
Amy Kellner
This letter is to recommend Carol Hamilton and her writing workshops for your organization. As Adult Services Librarian here in Zelienople I have had the chance to work with Carol on library programming on more than one occasion and have always found her work to be excellent and her personality to be easy to work with.
Carol conducted a writing workshop for teens for us and also one for senior citizens on recording family memories, so I can honestly say she works well with all ages. Carol has also spoken with our mother/daughter book group about the art of writing and the process an author uses to create a work.
Carol is well-prepared and organized. She is also easy to approach with questions and will give thoughtful answers to any query. If you have Carol do your writing workshops I think you will be very pleased with the attendees responses. She will be able to convey her enthusiasm for writing to your group and encourage them in their future projects.
Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number or email address if you have any questions.
Amy Kellner
Adult Services Librarian
Zelienople Area Public Library
227 S. High St.
Zelienople, PA 16063
724.452.9330
akellner@bcfls.org
Gloria Clover
I recommend Carol Hamilton for a teaching position at conferences on professional speaking. She has provided a shorten version of her class at our Writing Success one day annual writers conference (www.writingsuccess.info) over the years and always is received with interest. Unlike many motivational speakers who are a lot of show and leave listeners with little substance, Carol knows how to teach and explain the concepts of public speaking in clear and easy ways for the most introverted to grasp and implement.
Carol is able to teach because she has allowed herself to be taught through Toastmasters and National Speakers organizations, participating in many speaking contests.
I also have known Carol on a friendship level, through being on a writing conference board with her, participating in writing critique groups with her, and traveling with her. She is conscientious in her responsibilities, personable, compassionate, and willing to sacrifice to build up other writers. She has a particular fondness for teenagers and young adults. She understands personality types. And she loves the Lord Jesus Christ. I see no reason why she wouldn't be an asset to your teaching staff.
Gloria Clover
Director of the Writing Success conference
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