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Class Name: HOW TO WRITE PUBLISH AND PROMOTE YOUR NONFICTION BOOK
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: DAN POYNTER
Days: Tue Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Description: Now is your opportunity to personally learn from one of the nation’s foremost authorities on how to write, publish and promote non-fiction books. Dan Poynter has literally helped thousands of people become successful authors. In this dynamic 3 ½ hour seminar, Dan will share the secrets to finding an agent, contacting a publisher, how to self-publish and much, much more!
Teacher Bio: DAN POYNTER is a publisher and author of more than 100 books, including Writing Non-Fiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, Is There A Book Inside You?, and The Skydiver’s Handbook. Dan is the leading authority on how to write, publish and promote books. He’s turned thousands of people into successful authors. Price: $49.00
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Class Name: BOOK PROMOTING, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTING
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: DAN POYNTER
Days: Wed Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Description: You will discover how to use innovative techniques and pioneering technology to promote your book. Dan will share the secrets of non-traditional book sales, electronic promotion and promoting with articles. Automating your book promotion will save you time and money
Teacher Bio: DAN POYNTER is a publisher and author of more than 100 books, including Writing Non-Fiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, Is There A Book Inside You?, and The Skydiver’s Handbook. Dan is the leading authority on how to write, publish and promote books. He’s turned thousands of people into successful authors. Price: $49.00
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Class Name: LEARNING CENTER SECRETS
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: DAN POYNTER
Days: Mon Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Description: Learning centers provide experts with both an audience and income. This course will describe how to contact and sell your class to each of the learning centers, achieve a large attendance and provide the best possible class. You will discover how to: - Promote your classes to attract more attendees - Assemble and reproduce handouts - Use Props and Visual Aids - Use AV, PowerPoint, sound amplification, etc. - Find and sign up the 25 learning centers across the U.S. and Canada - Use Forms - Deal with differing facilities - Back-of-the-Room (BOR) sales This is an opportunity to meet with other presenters to exchange your experiences. Whether you are a learning center veteran or are just considering approaching them with your proposed class, this evening with your colleagues will energize your career and provide you with the tools you need to expand your business.
Teacher Bio: DAN POYNTER is a publisher and author of more than 100 books, including Writing Non-Fiction, The Self-Publishing Manual, Is There A Book Inside You?, and The Skydiver’s Handbook. Dan is the leading authority on how to write, publish and promote books. He’s turned thousands of people into successful authors. Price: $49.00
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Class Name: WRITING FROM THE HEART
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: CARA GUBBINS, Ph.D
Days: Wed Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Silence the critic inside your head that is stifling your writing. You will learn effective and fun meditations that connect the heart and mind to pen and paper. Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, travelogues, or children’s stories, trust and heart are the cornerstones of good writing. Learn how to tap into your unlimited potential with effective meditations, mid-body exercises and writing drills that will incorporate these tools into your daily writing.
Teacher Bio: CARA GUBBINS, Ph.D. Award winning non-fiction book: The Dolphins of Hilton Head – Their Natural History. Award winning inspirational children’s book: Before You Were Born. Newspaper Column: Naturally Speaking. Cara’s essays, articles, stories and dolphin photographs have been published in national and international books and magazines. Price: $34.00
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Class Name: $$$ WRITING FOR MAGAZINES $$$
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: BRENT SWAGER
Days: Tue Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Learn how to turn your ideas into publishable articles in magazines that are ready to buy. If youve ever read a magazine and said, I have an idea too this workshop is for you. From personal experience to how-to articles, publishers are hungry for new writers with great ideas. Come to this fast-paced how-to session to: • Explore the current magazine market • Find suitable publications for your ideas • Discover how to contact editors • Develop ideas from concept to publication Learn how to begin making freelance writing $$$ NOW!
Teacher Bio: BRENT SWAGER has been a freelance writer for ten years. His byline has appeared in national and international magazines. He has written monthly columns for two national magazines and has worked as assistant editor & editor for business magazines. Price: $45.00
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Class Name: $$$ WRITING FOR MAGAZINES $$$
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: BRENT SWAGER
Days: Wed Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Learn how to turn your ideas into publishable articles in magazines that are ready to buy. If youve ever read a magazine and said, I have an idea too this workshop is for you. From personal experience to how-to articles, publishers are hungry for new writers with great ideas. Come to this fast-paced how-to session to: • Explore the current magazine market • Find suitable publications for your ideas • Discover how to contact editors • Develop ideas from concept to publication Learn how to begin making freelance writing $$$ NOW!
Teacher Bio: BRENT SWAGER has been a freelance writer for ten years. His byline has appeared in national and international magazines. He has written monthly columns for two national magazines and has worked as assistant editor & editor for business magazines. Price: $45.00
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Class Name: FREELANCE WRITING AS A BUSINESS
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: BRENT SWAGER
Days: Wed Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: In this advanced course, discover how to make even more $$$ writing freelance articles. Set yourself up in a home-based business and learn to: • Write crisp query letter copy • Present polished, professional manuscripts • Market your work to niche and specialty publications • Conduct professional interviews • Understand copyrights, photo releases, tax exemptions, and more.
Teacher Bio: BRENT SWAGER has been a freelance writer for ten years. His byline has appeared in national and international magazines. He has written monthly columns for two national magazines and has worked as assistant editor & editor for business magazines. Price: $55.00
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Class Name: $$$ LEARN TO WRITE GRANT PROPOSALS FOR $$$
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: LISA JACKSON
Days: Sat Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Description: Corporations, the government, private foundations--have millions of FREE dollars waiting to grant your non-profit, charitable group! Learn how to write a winning grant proposal. Understand the game rules to develop a project plan and budget, prepare measurable goals, collaborate with others to improve changes. Leave this course with solid information on where to find funds, how to please the benefactors, and what you need to get started. Experience the pressure of grant proposal deadlines in an interactive exercise designed to get you started on your next success as a grant writer. Extensive resource material provided. Material Fee $10 to Instructor
Teacher Bio: LISA JACKSON has 21 years of experience in writing grants and has prepared over $100 million in grant submissions. Lisa is a founding member of the Pinellas County Grant Collaborative and has been a peer reviewer for federal and local government grant applications. Price: $99.00
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Class Name: HANDWRITING ANALYSIS – An Overview
Location: Category: WRITING Teacher: KATHLEEN KAUFFMAN
Days: Tue Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Description: Have you always wanted to know more about handwriting analysis? Are you curious to discover what your handwriting reveals about your personality? Then this class is for you. Come explore: - A Brief History - Uses for Handwriting Analysis - Requirements for obtaining a sample of handwriting - Equipment needed - Overview of space, movement, form and depth - Abundant class participation You will receive instruction on how to assess specific parts of handwriting, what personality traits they reveal and how to apply them to your own handwriting. Presentation will be fun-filled, but graphology is a serious subject and will be treated as such. Bring your interest, your questions, and your favorite pen. Materials Fee $5 to Instructor
Teacher Bio: KATHLEEN KAUFFMAN is a certified handwriting analyst who specializes in corporate personality profiling. Her company provides assistance in hiring, promoting, team building, and business compatibility. Kathleen is serving her fourth elected term of office as Director of Education and Accreditation for the American Association of Handwriting Analysts. Price: $35.00
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Class Name: WR100-International English
Location: Ozona Category: WRITING Teacher: Maja Perini
Days: Tuesdays, Thurdays Time: 10 - 11:30AM and 6:30 - 8PM
Description: This course offers a succint and creative approach to writing in English in such a way as to appeal to readers of all English speaking countries. Differences between US and UK English are explored for the purpose of comparative contrast work. Engaging and expressive writing excercises are key to understanding and utilizing a form of English well understood around the globe.
Teacher Bio: Maja Perini is a professor of humanities who has most recently taught foreign dignitaries in Washington, DC. Her travels and background as an academiician allow her the breadth of information necessary to make comparisons between colloquialisms and national variations of the English language. A love of English and words is all that is required to enjoy this class.
Price: $15.00 per student per class Materials fee to teacher: $ Dictionary, writing materials Class size: 4-10
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