Motivational Session
Jumpstart Your Art:
Reignite Your Creative Dreams
Ideal for creative retreats, writing groups, and arts nonprofits
Have a dream that’s been waiting in the wings? Whether it’s writing a novel, painting again, or picking up a creative project you’ve long set aside, this uplifting talk will help you find your way back to it. Joan Fernandez shares her journey from senior executive to novelist, offering practical tools and heartfelt encouragement to help you reconnect with your creative self. Ideal for anyone navigating second acts or craving permission to begin again. Expect laughter, insight, and a fresh spark of momentum.

Motivational Session Testimonial:
“Joan Fernandez . . . created a fantastic step-by-step guide for authors to create engaging and supportive communities.”
—Jenny Quinlan,
Conference Chair, Historical Novel Society North America



