Workshops:

 

These two subject workshops are available to your club, association or company as break-outs for conference or as lunch and learns.  The standard curriculum for each workshop is 8 hours but this can be adapted to as few as 2 hours to suit.  Please enquire for details, please note prices quoted are for community classes only, private and business workshops by quotation.

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What Now?  The Power of Goals

The secret of success, or failure, is that we become what we think about.  Wants are goals, a goal gives us drive and energy and allows us to remain on track long enough to accomplish it.  Even when we sleep our deep minds are working on these goals.  Know what your goals are by following your inner guidance system and listening to what brings joy and happiness into your life.  If your have reached the "So what now?' stage of your life - this workshop will help you identify what you want out of life and how to get it.

 


 

InspireABook - Be the author of your dreams™

 

We All Have A Book Inside Us!

 

"I like the fact Julie covered the book creation process from start to finish" D.Parks, InspireABook graduate.

"The organizational tools [were really useful] the binder is genius.  All the legwork Julie had already done [on publishing] was sooo useful" Amy Fischer, InspireABook graduate.

"....the classes were very motivating and it was nice to have peer reviews and someone to directly ask questions" Tiffany St.Gelais, InspireABook graduate

" hearing that it was okay to want to write a book, I never had much support..even if I wanted to write a book for fun" Barb Csinos, InspireABook graduate.

" I now have a title, 8 chapter titles and I have a rough outline of where I am going with it" Melanie Gerritsen, InspireABook graduate

"I had no idea how to organize [my book] I love the InspireABook system" Ella Brown, InspireABook graduate

This 8 hour workshop will take you through 3 main stages to guide you in the process:

1. Creating The Content:

  • Set up: Idea for your book, research, cover design and copy, title. Build the content: Assembling the elements and materials. Draft stages: Content edit, Peer reviews, Fact check, proof read

2. Producing The Work:

  • PDF files, cover art, printing options, comparative self-publishing costs.

3. Promoting The Book:

  • Pro’s and cons of Publishers, Agents and distributors. Book clubs and non traditional markets and how to locate your buyers. Getting reviews in print, Radio and TV (with practical advice on TV/Radio/Print interviews).

This is a fun, informative workshop with practical advice and motivation from an Author who went through the process and is happy to answer all your questions. Everyone has a book inside of them! Classes and workshops in the community for the Spring – take advantage of these special community prices (over 50% discount).  Only $149 for the 8 hour workshop plus $95 for the leather briefcase style workbook.

(Please ask for the vinyl option price if you are a Vegan.)

 

Additional classes

If you have a club or society that would like to put on their own class I am available for $95 per hour tuition (10 per class = $10 per person/per hour – minimum 8 hours to complete the course, not including the workbook, this is available for $95 per person

 

10 Day Writer's Retreat in Peru - Hurry!
This group is limited to 12 places.
Reserve your place NOW!

 

August 31st 08 - September 9th/ 08

We Join Red Lotus Tours and our Shaman guide for this 10 day writers retreat. Be inspired by the spiritual energy of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Cusco was once the capital of the Incan Empire and we will have plenty of time to explore the many ruins and enjoy the Andean culture. Relax in the stone mineral baths, enjoy Andean musicians and visit a local village to bring gifts to the school children.

More Info:  www.inspireabook.com/retreats

Book by 31st July and receive this free travel gift - my book to read on the plane and a redlotus tour leather luggage tag and passport holder.

InspireABook - Be the author of your dreams™

Workshop options:

 

One day Intensive

Pender Island
Spirit of the Waters
Retreat Renter

Sunday September 21st 2008
11.30 am - 6.30 pm
(including lunch)

Special community price
Only $244
(including the workbook)

Escape for the day to this beautiful retreat center on one of the most stunning Gulf islands.  Enjoy the local ferry ride just 35 mins from Victoria.

NEW! Complete Publishing Program!

InspireABook™ has partnered with Trafford publishing to offer a complete program including everything you need to publish your book.  For information on monthly on-line classes and publishing information please contact inspireabook@trafford.com

Ask about a Free class!

More Information Here

San Francisco Writing for Change Conference

August 16th & 17th
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco

Introductory workshop session by Julie Salisbury

Sunday 17th - 10.15 am

A conference dedicated to non-fiction writing that brings about positive change. Attendees have the chance to network, learn from and share their ideas with major authors, agents, editors and publishing professionals.  Details and on-line registration:

www.SFWritingForChange.org

Sunday conference
Only $250

What Now?  The Power of Goals workshops.

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