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March 20, 2021 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PST | $25 | Virtual

The ABCs of Publishing - Part 1: Creating Your Story

Everyone has a story and this webinar is designed to help writers bring it out. If writing a book that tells that story through family recipes, personal triumph, or your life’s journey is one you want to tell, this webinar is for you.

During the first part of our series, author and writing coach Justin McMullen will discuss the book writing process and the preparation needed to create a manuscript for submission to a publisher.  During this Saturday afternoon, we’ll discuss:

  • Selecting or Narrowing Down a Topic
  • Creating the Book Outline
  • Structuring your story

By the end of this webinar you will have concrete steps to begin writing the masterpiece that is inside of you that can be shared with the world.

This webinar is perfect for beginning writers as well as writers who are seasoned.  Those who have an interest in just learning about the process but not ready to write a book are encouraged to attend.

This event is in partnership with 220 Publishing.

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April 6, 2021 | 5 - 6:30 pm PST | $10 ($5 of proceeds to be donated) | Virtual

What is Dominican Cuisine with Chef Nelson German

What Is Dominican Cuisine with Chef Nelson German, co-owner and executive chef of Oakland’s celebrated restaurant alaMar Kitchen & Bar and newest cocktail lounge Sobre Mesa, will put the conversation about Dominican cuisine on a national stage.

A contestant on the upcoming season of Bravo’s “Top Chef Portland,” Chef Nelson is a native of New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, where he learned and embraced the rich culture and history of his Dominican roots from his mother.

 

Cook along with Chef Nelson as he shares stories of his upbringing, his early culinary days that set the tone for his impressive career, his journey to becoming a restaurateur, and most importantly the Spanish, Taino, Middle-Eastern and African influences that make Dominican cuisine one to be experienced and enjoyed.  

 

In addition, be a part of the big reveal as Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, will join us later in the event to disclose the results of Chef Nelson’s DNA for the first time live. 


Each $10 ticket includes access to the event.  $5 from all ticket registrations will be donated to an organization of Chef Nelson’s choice.

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April 24, 2021 | 11 am - 12:30 pm PST | $25 | Virtual

The ABCs of Publishing- Part 2: Getting Your Story Published

ABCs of Publishing - Part 2

Writing a book is only the first part of sharing your story. Now it is time to bring it to life by getting it published.

During this webinar, we’ll discuss the three ways writers go about getting their books published:

Traditional  Publishing – A publisher buys the rights to an author’s manuscript and the author gets an advancement and assumes no financial risk.

Self-Publishing – The writer publishes his or her book without engaging an established publisher and assumes all financial responsibility and also keeps 100% of sales.

Hybrid Publishing – The author pays the publisher fees for services and in return is paid higher royalties.

We’ll also discuss literary agents and their roles as well as when to consider getting one and the process.  Ready to present to a publisher?  We’ll provide some tips on what they are looking for and even more important what to look for when negotiating and signing a contract.

This webinar is perfect for beginning writers as well as writers who are seasoned.  Those who have an interest in just learning about the process but not ready to write a book are encouraged to attend.

This event is in partnership with 220 Publishing.

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May 22, 2021 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | $25

The ABCs of Publishing- Part 3: Marketing and Selling Your Book

After your book is written, the fun part of getting the word out starts.  A strong marketing plan starts while the book is in the process of being printed. 
 

This webinar will discuss pre and post book release activities that you can do to really hit the ground running once you have the book in your hand.

We’ll discuss tactics to generate pre interest, how to maximize your “warm market,” and activities you do on the day of your release as well as days and months to follow.

This webinar is perfect for beginning writers as well as writers who are seasoned.  Those who have an interest in just learning about the process but not ready to write a book are encouraged to attend.

This webinar is perfect for beginning writers as well as writers who are seasoned.  Those who have an interest in just learning about the process but not ready to write a book are encouraged to attend.

 

This event is in partnership with 220 Publishing.

Click here to register!

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