Workshop for Budding Authors and...

PALMDALE, Calif. - March 21, 2013 - PRLog -- (Lancaster, CA)…  March 20, 2013.  Leona Byrne, author, speaker, entrepreneur and co-founder of Y Talkers and Platinum Speakers Toastmaster Clubs invites all local budding authors to an interactive workshop. The special presentation by Publisher and best selling author, Sumner M. Davenport, will take place on Saturday, April 27 at the Greenhouse Café in the Antelope Valley Mall from 10:00a.m. to 12:00pm.  With the mentoring of Ms. Davenport,  Ms. Byrne,  successfully launched  her book,  Through the Eyes of The Soul,  on Amazon.com in  December 2012.  
Budding authors are invited to come prepared with an outline, manuscript or story summary.  The two hour presentation will offer some attendees the opportunity to share their story idea, or pitch a new idea and get valuable feedback on what works and what will be a challenge or potentially work against the author. The workshop participants will also receive  tips on  do’s and don’ts; self-publishing obstacles; getting through writer’s block; making money; becoming an Amazon bestseller and much more, together with learning important factors that can help or hurt the ultimate success of one’s book.   In addition, a  few attendees will have the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with Ms. Davenport after the workshop.

Seating is limited.  The investment  at the door is $35 per person.   However, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of two early bird  savings. Those able to register by March 31st, will enjoy an early bird rate of $25;    while those who register  between April 1st and April 15th will pay $30 per person. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children), a 501 (c ) (3) organization.          Registration for the workshop is available in advance,  online, at http://SelfInvestmentPublishing.com/Write.  For more information, contact Ann Hill at 661-974-9904 or Leona Byrne 661-349-0851.