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Saturday, August 02, 2008 from 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM (ET)
Timonium, MD
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Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Crowne Plaza, 2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093
Cost: Just a $75.00 investment toward your future as a published author!
To register, visit www.wherewordslive.net. For more information, email info@thebacklist.net or call 443.759.4360.
Limited seating. Register today!
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION
Have a story to tell but don’t know
where to begin? Want to be a published
author, but don’t understand the publishing process?
WRITE YOUR BOOK AND GET IT PUBLISHED is an educational and empowering seminar
that answers all the questions that aspiring authors have. Conducted by Felicia
Pride, a former book publishing professional who has consulted with
award-winning authors, and who is also the author of four books published by
major houses, this seminar provides attendees with the ins and outs of writing
and getting your book published.
Education is power! By understanding what it takes to see your name on the front cover of a book, you’ll be able to start and maintain a successful writing career. For just the cost of a nice dinner and a trip to the movies, put yourself on the path to becoming a published author. Visit www.wherewordslive.net to register today! Seating is limited, reserve your space now.
Felicia Pride
is a writer, speaker, and welcomed voice of her generation.
· She’s the author of four books, including the most recent, The Message: 100 Life Lessons from Hip-Hop’s Greatest Songs (Running Press, October 2007).
· Felicia has worked with bestselling and award-winning authors, major and independent publishers, creative artists and community organizations.
· She’s a regular contributor to Publishers Weekly, the book blogger for AOL Black Voices, and her writing about books, publishing, and pop culture has appeared in various publications including VIBE, the Baltimore Sun, PopMatters, and the Baltimore City Paper.
· She’s been featured by USA Today and NPR’s “Talk of the Nation” and has been an invited speaker for venues around the country.
· She currently serves on the board for the Literary Freedom Project and holds an M.A. in writing and publishing from Emerson College.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS
SEMINAR!!!
“Thank
you for such a wonderful class! I feel so empowered and knowledgeable now. My
dream of writing books can actually become a reality!”— Jessica Leshnoff,
freelance writer
“I loved last night's class! It was very informative and left me with
lots to think about!”—Kitiya Mischo King, beauty writer, Mischobeauty.com
“It was great attending your seminar! I learned a lot about the publishing
industry. And even though the process seems a bit scary, I want to give it a
try.”—G. Askar, aspiring author
Founded in 2004 by Felicia Pride, BackList is an innovative organization committed to harnessing
the power of words to ignite change and promote individual and community
development. We conduct workshops,
seminars, and talks; develop print and online content and other key resources;
curate creative events; engage in community-based; and consult with artists,
organizations and other entities. ASK ABOUT OUR CUSTOMIZED WRITING, PUBLISHING
AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION.
Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds.
Through workshops, seminars, event programming, content creation, and special initiatives, BackList is committed to harnessing the power of words to uplift individuals and their communities.
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