Book Publishing 1-2-3: From the Writer's Fingers to the Reader's Hands

Sprinkled with stories and tips (for example, how to find a literary agent), this workshop-lecture is designed to inspire and empower writers.

We'll peek at the book business (including traditional vs. electronic and self-publishing) and check out genres such as memiors and children's literature. We'll also discuss some quick tips to help writers become published authors ... and sell their work.

Other highlights: writing exercises, "Editor's Tips on Craft," and the Q&A session.

Presented by Laurie Gibson, the East County editor/proofreader who has served more than 100 first-time authors during the past decade. Her work for publishers includes the groundbreaking novels "The Color Purple" and "Mrs. Dalloway," as well as titles by business guru Brian Tracy, U.S. President Herbert Hoover and musician Jimmy Buffett.

No pre-registration required.