BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:1.0 TZ:-07 BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:InspireABook - Writer to Author Intensive Workshop URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/inspireabook-writer-to-author-intensive-workshop/ LOCATION:Duck Sloop Float Home :: 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd Cowichan, V0R 1N0 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Have you been working on a manuscript but feel overwhelmed? Have you been working on a book but lost focus? Would you like to know how easy it can be to get published? Then this intimate intensive weekend workshop is for you!=0D=0A= =0D=0A= At the weekend workshop you will learn:=0D=0A= =0D=0A= * How to get focused and understand the purpose of your book.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= * How to use "mind-maps" to organize your outline and chapters.=0D=0A= * How to use the unique InspireABook™ system to organize your material.=0D=0A= * How to "dress your book for success" write the back page sales copy and ensure your Title/Sub-title and book design sells your book=0D=0A= * Understand the editing and publishing industry and all the options available to you to get published professionally.=0D=0A= * How to write a winning book proposal and marketing plan for mainstream publisher submission.=0D=0A= * How to market your book and get media exposure=0D=0A= =0D=0A= As you will see from the comments below this workshop is just as beneficial if your book idea is just in your head or your manuscript is complete and you need help transforming it into a published book! It is a small intimate workshop of a maximum of 8 people so there is lots of personal feedback and time to work on your book project.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= The structure has given me a starting point and given me a plan for writing in bite size chunks/goals. I found the binder worksheets, mindmaps and group discussions really good.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Janice Henshaw=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Julie Salisbury has a way of pulling the book out of your very heart when you don't even know it's there. She is the writer's mid-wife. I have not stopped since Sunday Julie, it's still very disjointed but it pours.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Moira Gardener, Writer and Entrepreneur=0D=0A= =0D=0A= I want to thank you for holding my feet to the fire with your probing and being the catalyst for me to figure out what the book is really about. I don't think I would have gotten to this stage without you.Writing this book is not only very joyous for me but has raised my awareness to another level.It never seizes to amaze me how the right people always show up in my life at the right time.=0D=0A= Thank you sooo much for being such a big part of this joyous journey.=0D=0A= With much love and gratitude.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Kucki Low, Author "Keep your head in the clouds - South Africa's first woman airline pilot"=0D=0A= =0D=0A= I found Julie and the Inspire A Book program while working out a deal for self publishing a craft book Gem Tree Sculptures. My book was 90% complete at the time or so I thought. Through the course of the Inspire A Book program I learned that there was more to publishing a book than just writing the chapters and putting it together. It was valuable input for a book that I thought was completed.=0D=0A= Julie was able to answer all questions regarding the book publishing process I completely endorse the Inspire A Book program to any aspiring writer or even a seasoned writer.=0D=0A= Thanks Julie for a great program and I'm actually looking forward to writing my second book.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Dana James, Author "Gem Tree Sculptures"=0D=0A= =0D=0A= I will also send assignments which should be completed prior to the beginning of the workshop, so as soon as you register you can get started!=0D=0A= I look forward to helping you become the author of your dreams in 2010.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Still not sure this is for you? Take a look at the Shaw TV interview now and listen to what other Authors are saying about the InspireABook program and how it helped them get published! www.inspireabook.com/media=0D=0A= =0D=0A= This workshop is intended for anyone who is serious about transforming their writing into a book. This workshop is not about writing but getting your book idea ready for publishing. Whether you just have an idea in your head, scattered notes and journals, or a half or complete manuscript, this workshop is for you.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= The InspireABook system uses templates and worksheets to transform your writing into a logical, professional book. Whether you want to self publish or give your manuscript the best possible chance for submission to a mainstream publisher, this workshop guides you through the process of identifying your reader and presenting your message in a clear succinct way making it easy for your reader to find you. Find out everything about the publishing world and how to make your book a best-seller and find the best publisher for your genre. Although this system works best for non-fiction books, writers of fiction books have also found it helpful for character building and continuity.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Download a free lesson from www.inspireabook.com or listen to the Shaw TV interview on Utube to see how other writers have been successful published Authors by following the InspireABook system.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Visit www.inspireabook.com for free lessons from previous workshops and a recording from a break out session at the San Francisco Writers conference in 2008. Also see testimonials from successful authors published through the InspireABook program.=0D=0A= http://www.inspireabook.com/newsletter=0D=0A= =0D=0A= “I was told it would be helpful – it was more than that. Although my book was written I had no idea how to “sell” it to a publisher/agent – even myself! I now have my “sales pitch” I learned tricks for the next book especially how to consolidate piles of info into one secure and appropriate place.” Barbara Mc Lauchlin=0D=0A= “This workshop has been everything I had hoped it would be and more. I learned the fundamental step to creating my book. I learned that I need to make my book more personal. The mind-mapping helped me to gain a lot of clarity – also your personal feedback as to what was needed to complete my book was extremely helpful. The publishing information was all new to me.” Agnes Amundrud=0D=0A= “Julie not only helped me to write my book, she helped me become a published author and take my career to a whole new level!” Dr. Daniel Scott, Msc.D., Author of Verbal Self Defense in the workplace DTSTART:19691231 DTEND:19700101 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR