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SUMMARY:How to Start and Write Your Book
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DESCRIPTION:Looking to write your autobiography or teach people about some
 thing you excel at? Aspiring authors will learn to take an idea and transf
 orm it into a finished non-fiction manuscript..\nhttps://barrielibrary.lib
 net.info/event/7205431
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Register to Attend</strong> <stron
 g>Online</strong> - Click on Register Button.<strong></strong></p>\n<hr />
 \n<p><span style="background-color: #ffff00\;"></span>This one and a half 
 hour workshop teaches aspiring authors what it requires to take an idea an
 d transform it into a finished manuscript. Professional writers and editor
 s Marcy Barbaro and Alex Morin discuss ways of writing a book\, how to str
 ucture a book\, the ins and outs of publishing vs. self-publishing\, and o
 ther nuggets of info that are helpful for first-time (and even veteran) au
 thors. Attendees also roll-up their sleeves and\, by the end of the worksh
 op\, walk away with the beginnings of a book outline.</p>\n<hr />\n<p><str
 ong><img src="https://barrielibrary.libnet.info/frontend-images/editor/bar
 rielibrary/Alex_Morin_headshot.jpg" alt="" style="float: left\; margin: 0p
 x 20px 20px 0px\;" width="350" height="525" />Alex Morin</strong> is energ
 y. He&rsquo\;s the co-founder of Working Writers Co.\, a mentorship for au
 thors\, and the founder of Promonoise\, an educational company that provid
 es cutting-edge product review videos\, business-related blogs\, podcasts\
 , and other resources. He&rsquo\;s also the creator of Almost Enlightened\
 , a podcast and coaching company\, as well as Cacaoching\, his latest vent
 ure that combines spiritual teachings with the plant medicine of cacao. He
 &rsquo\;s got 20+ years of experience in promotional advertising\, having 
 led sales and marketing teams as a Partner for one of North America&rsquo\
 ;s largest hard goods suppliers\, HPG. Alex has a wife and three kids\, en
 joys nature\, loves music and athletics\, and is passionate about learning
  and teaching.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong><img src="https://barrielibrary.libn
 et.info/frontend-images/editor/barrielibrary/Marcy_Barbaro_headshot.jpg" a
 lt="" width="350" height="525" />Marcy Barbaro</strong> is a book author\,
  professional writer and editor\, a mindset coach/trainer\, and co-creator
  of Working Writers Co.\, a service to help other writers take their stori
 es and turn them into manuscripts\, ready for the publishing world. As a c
 ertified adult educator (TATA) and yoga teacher with over 2000 hours of te
 aching experience\, Marcy is a strong advocate of creating change without 
 causing self harm. Although we all have work to do\, Marcy directly challe
 nges the "Hustle Hard" mentality\, believing that we are more creative and
  effective when we harmonize work with rest. This takes passion and often 
 a mindset change. Guiding you through this is Marcy's specialty. Her perso
 nal philosophy of self care spills into every encounter that you have with
  her\; either online or in person.</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Video Conferenc
 e Programs:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>Allows you to enjoy real-time v
 ideo chat with library staff and other registered participants. When joini
 ng\, you have the option to connect with audio only\, but it is encouraged
  to allow audio and video to get the most out of the program. Please note 
 that you will be sent an email with the Zoom conference link prior to the 
 start of the program. You will need this link to join the program.</p>\n<p
 >We ask that all participants conduct themselves respectfully\, and adhere
  to the <a href="https://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/about-the-library/
 policies/patron-conduct-policy.pdf">Patron Conduct Policy</a>.</p>\n<p>If 
 you are unable to attend\, we ask that you cancel your registration or <a 
 href="mailto:askus@barrielibrary.ca">email&nbsp\;askus@barrielibrary.ca</a
 ></p>\n<p>If you have any questions or require technical assistance please
  call 705-728-1010 or email&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:askus@barrielibrary.ca">
 askus@barrielibrary.ca</a><a href="mailto:askus@barrielibrary.ca"></a></p>
 \n<hr />\n<p><strong>We want to improve\, to serve you better. Please take
  a moment and fill out our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.barrielibrary.ca/abo
 ut-bpl/kudos-and-concerns">Program Evaluation Form</a>.</strong><strong><b
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