2 great writers' (and illustrators'!) workshops coming up in Florida

 Workshop #1

Fiction Writers' Workshop
Sat., Sept. 24, 2011
10 am – 1 pm

Garden Gate Tea Room
142 East 4th Ave.
Mount Dora, Florida 32757

$45 early bird; $55 at door

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If you’ve always wanted to write fiction for adults or children but didn’t know where to begin, this workshop is for you! In 3 valuable hours, you’ll gain practical information that will help you:

• Plot a rough plot in an hour using 12 specific steps
• Give your characters depth by adding 3 key elements
• Organize your thoughts and ideas to keep from feeling overwhelmed
• Find publishers and agents interested in your book idea
• Fight discouragement, rejection, and self-doubt

Join me at this practical and encouraging workshop where you'll receive the tools you need to finally write the fiction book you’ve always dreamed of writing. Previous workshops have sold out, so don’t delay—register today!

Reminder: This workshop is for fiction writers only (adult and children’s fiction), beginners and pros.

Registration: Early-bird $45; at the door $55. Includes Garden Gate brunch. Register here or mail check payable to “Peapod Publishing, Inc.,” P.O. Box 951599, Lake Mary, FL 32795; include phone and email.

Location: The Garden Gate Tea Room, 142 East 4th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757; 352.735.2158.

More information: diana@peapodpublishing.com

 

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Workshop #2

How to Write & Illustrate Children's Books
Sat., Oct. 1, 2011
10 am – 3 pm

Sam Flax art & design store
1800 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32803 

$65 early bird; $75 at door

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If you’ve always wanted to write or illustrate children’s books but didn’t know where to begin, this workshop is for you! In 5 valuable hours, you’ll learn practical insights and vital information to help you:

• Move your book from dream to reality
• Overcome the pitfalls every illustrator & writer faces (beginners & pros)
• Organize your thoughts and ideas
• Create and design memorable characters
• Find publishers and learn how to contact them
• Learn options for self publishing and e-books
• Keep yourself motivated and moving forward

Join me and illustrator/author Valerie Kosky, who is creator of the Armor Dill’m Adventure & Discovery Club. We'll give you the tools you need to finally illustrate and write the book you’ve always dreamed of.

Registration: Early-bird $65; at the door $75. Register here or mail check payable to “Peapod Publishing, Inc.,” P.O. Box 951599, Lake Mary, FL 32795; include phone and email.

Registration limited to 25 people. Previous workshops have sold out, so don’t delay—register today!

Location: Sam Flax art & design store, 1800 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407.898.9785

More information: diana@peapodpublishing.com (writers) or mymasterworks@bellsouth.net (illustrators)