Your dabbling days are behind you. Your work as a writer is a source of satisfaction, pride, and potential income. If you expect others to take you seriously as a writer, you must to be the first to do so.

Lamar Giles, a nationally known and accomplished Young Adult author, will talk about his journey in becoming a Writer. He’ll discuss the both the internal and the external transformation and what you can do now to facilitate the process.

 

 

Internal Transformation

• Discover why becoming a Writer with a capital W has to start from inside
• Debunk fears that may hold us back
• Learn how to nurture the right mind set
• Take pride in your work

External Transformation

• Treat your writing as a business
• Schedule writing appointments and show up ready to work
• Follow the steps you can’t skip: write, finish your projects, get your work out to readers
• Value your work so others will do the same

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can invest in yourself as a business, show up for work ready to produce, and place value on yourself and your work.

Date:
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Time:
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45)

Location:
Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street

Price:
$12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)

 

 

SPEAKER

Lamar Giles writes novels and short stories for teens and adults. He is the author of the 2015 Edgar® Award Nominee FAKE ID, a second YA thriller ENDANGERED, a third, currently untitled YA novel from HarperCollins, as well as the forthcoming YA novel OVERTURNED from Scholastic Press. Lamar Giles is a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. He resides in Virginia with his wife.

 

 

 

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We’re delighted to announce that this show is sponsored by O’Hagan LLC. We are so appreciative for their support of our community and the literary arts.