Speaking

Inspire Your Audience To Overcome Their
Inner Critic and Write What Matters!

I’m Trevor Martens—founder of I Help You Write Things, professional educator, and someone who knows firsthand how hard it can be to finish the story that’s been sitting in your head for years. With 16 years of classroom experience and a deep passion for the creative process, I now help writers and creatives overcome perfectionism, procrastination, and self-doubt so they can move forward with confidence.

As a speaker, I blend mindset coaching with creative insight to help audiences not only feel seen—but take action.

Whether you’re organizing a writing workshop, hosting a creative retreat, or planning a personal development event, I deliver practical, empowering sessions that make a lasting impact.

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Trevor’s Speaking Topics

Overcoming the Inner Critic

Discover how perfectionism, procrastination, and fear show up in your creative process—and how to move through them so you can write with clarity and confidence.

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Owning Your Dream

Where do we focus when we choose to turn away from worry and fear? Articulating our dreams is how we navigate the fear, doubt, and uncertainty between where we are and where we want to be.

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Accessing Our Creativity

Learn how to navigate the pitfalls that plague creatives and access your unique, personal creativity to access the revoluationary works you are here to create.

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Experience + Passion

  • 16 Years of Teaching Experience – I know how to read a room, lead meaningful discussions, and keep people engaged.

  • Creative & Compassionate Approach – I offer both practical mindset tools and emotional encouragement to help creatives feel grounded and motivated.

  • Proven Results – I’ve worked with hundreds of writers through live events, group programs, retreats, and one-on-one coaching, helping them get unstuck and finish their work.

  • Featured on CBC Radio – Recognized for my unique approach to helping writers move through resistance and build sustainable creative habits.

Why Hire Trevor?

Book Trevor For
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If you’re looking for a grounded, inspiring speaker who can connect deeply with writers, artists, and creative thinkers, I’d love to be part of your next event.

Let’s talk about how I can support your audience.

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