Jeff Elkins speaks to writers, educators, and creatives about dialogue, characterization, and the emotional mechanics of story telling. His sessions are practical, engaging, energetic, and grounded in tools participants can apply immediately to their own work.

Whether delivering a keynote or leading an interactive workshop, Jeff helps audiences better understand how story works, and how to make intentional choices on the page.

Popular Talks & Workshops

Past Appearances

Jeff has spoken at conferences, workshops, and events for writers and creatives, and has appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts exploring writing, storytelling, and craft.

Past Conference Appearances:

• Alliance of Independent Authors Conference – November, 2025
• Maryland Writers Association (Special Three Hour Workshop) – October, 2025
• Inkers Con – July, 2025
• Fictionary Character Voice Workshop – March, 2024
• Alliance of Independent Authors Conference – October, 2023
• Children’s Book Mastery Summit – November, 2021
• Vancouver Island Romance Authors Conference – September, 2021
• Career Author Summit – September, 2021
• Find Your Readers Summit – July, 2021
• Voice and Style Summit – March, 2021

Select Podcast Guest Appearances:

• The Creative Penn – Writing Dialogue and Character Voice with Jeff Elkins
• Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula – Ep 288 – How to Write Engaging Dialogue with Jeff Elkins
• How Do You Write – Ep 215 – Jeff Elkins on Making Dialogue Really WORK in Your Book!
• The Rebel Author Podcast – Ep 58 – How to Write Dialogue with Jeff Elkins
• The Write Better Fiction Podcast – Ep 1 – How to Write Dialogue with Jeff Elkins
• Writer Craft – Ep 53 – Dialogue Doctor Jeff Elkins
• The Author Wheel Podcast – S 2 Ep 4 – Finding Your Character’s Voice with the Dialogue Doctor
• The Indy Author Podcast – Ep 116 – Creating Community, Content, and Creative Energy with Jeff Elkins
• The Indy Author Podcast – Ep 111 – Using Engine, Anchors, and Hazards to Define Character Voice with Jeff Elkins
• The Indy Author Podcast – Ep 131 – The Color Wheel of Characterization with Jeff Elkins
• Stark Reflections – Ep 157 – A Conversation with Jeff Elkins The Dialogue Doctor
• Stark Reflections – Ep 266 – “Let’s Talk Dialogue with Jeff Elkins,” He Said Reflectively
• Writing Pursuits – Ep 20 – Interview with Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor
• The Writer’s Mindset – Writing Dialogue-Centric First Drafts
• Revision Wizards – Ep 5 – Interview with Jeff Elkins
• Limited Addition of The Author Life – 9 Episodes – Launching the Dialogue Doctor
• Draft 2 Digital – Ep 96 – The Dialogue Doctor with Jeff Elkins
• The Career Author Podcast – Ep 143 – The Dialogue Doctor: Jeff Elkins