Are You a Thought Leader Wanting to Write a Book to Make a Difference in the World? Is This Your Year to Write Your Book?

Have you always felt it was your destiny to write a book? Have you become frustrated because you know you have this book inside you, but you just don’t seem able to put it into words? Rest assured, you are not alone. The world is filled with people like you who have a great story to tell but don’t quite know how to get it written, let alone published.This is why we have created the Aspiring Author Workshop. Come spend a day (we on do these events twice a year) with me and Jon Malysiak, Chicago-based literary agent, author/playwright, blogger, to help you put your dream of becoming an author into action.

WHEN: Thursday, Apri 5th, 9 a.m – 3:30 pm

WHERE: 101 N. Wacker, 6th floor conference room – Chicago, IL., 60606

Reserve Your Seat!

We will book only 7 spots per workshop to provide the maximum one-on-one support.

Workshop Details

The first hour of the workshop will consist of a group consultation/discussion with Jon Malysiak where you will have the opportunity to talk about your book idea and get insider advice from a publishing industry veteran on how to get started with the writing process. The second hour will be YOUR time to start putting your words to paper to create a vibrant outline. The third hour will be your chance to share what you’ve written with Jon and me and get additional insider advice on how to market and promote your book.

The afternoon will take us into a deeper dive into the creation of a flushed-out outline. This is where the magic happens. You will find yourself getting powerful feedback on how to develop a book that will engage, inspire and connect with your potential readers. You will benefit from one-to-one suggestions

My Partner in the Workshop

Jon Malysiak is the co-founder and President of the Jonathan Scott Literary Agency, (www.jonathanscott.us) a boutique agency located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Jon has been a publishing professional for more than fourteen years, first as an acquisitions editor with several top Chicago publishers and, since, 2005 as a literary agent at Jonathan Scott. He is also the author of the soon-to-be-published novel Birds of Dreams—a satiric look at reality television—and two plays. In addition, he is the creator and writer of the Author-on-the-Town blog (http://author-on-the-town.blogspot.com).

Agenda

10:30 – 11:30 We begin working on your outline. Every great book begins and ends with a great outline.

11:30 – 12:30 Melissa helps you design your outline one-on-one

12:30 – 1: 30 Working lunch

1:30 – 2: 30 We now go deeper, helping you create that elusive framework you have been wanting to create but just needed help from experts. We’re there for you!

2:30 – 3:30 We’ll finish up our last hour with you talking about things like: 1) the great stories that will go in your book to differentiate you from all the other books out there with lots of facts but no engaging stories, 2) the best format, size, price, etc for your book, 3) more information as to whether to self-publish, publish traditionally or use the new hybrid publishing resources, 4) the top strategy we have used to get one Kindle book after another into the top 10 list on Amazon and 5) the top secrets we have learned after 15 years each, helping authors write, publish and successfully sell their books.

Sign up now for only $499 – Bonus: We will take this full amount off the price of any further work you choose to do with us–if you choose to work with us further!! Our goal is to create an offer you just can’t refuse. We are seasoned experts, passionate about helping you succeed. Won’t you join us today? Remember, only 7 seats available!

Meanwhile, check out what previous attendees thought:

“I attended the writer’s workshop and didn’t know what to expect but I was so motivated after I left the seminar to move forward with my dream of writing a book. The writer’s workshop helped me to get off the fence and start to put my dreams into a real action plan. The insight that Melissa Giovagnoli provides the participants is priceless having authored over 10 books.

The exercises that we did in the seminar gave you a realistic view of where you need to go next with your book and also all the resources that are available to you. The best part of the seminar was the interaction with other prospective authors and the honest and direct feedback you receive from all the participants. I would highly recommend the workshop who is thinking about writing a book.”

-Billy Dexter
Partner at Heidrick & Struggles and is a member of the global Diversity Services

“The worst thing that can be said about Melissa is that she cannot be cloned as a service provider since she’s a champion at teaching AND she continues to be accessible and giving way past normal expectations in follow-up activities. As a trainer myself, it’s easy to both see and be captured by Melissa’s passion and talent for helping people release their “inner writer”. She has that knack for motivating people to to move ahead with what they learn and count on her to be their biggest cheerleader!”

-Linda Bolinger, Founder and CEO, Boardroom Bound.

“Melissa is a true professional and expert in the field of publishing! She delivers on what she says she will do in a timely manner and is always available to answer questions often providing insight and direction to achieve the best results”.

-Lisa Dietlin, President, Lisa M. Dietlin and Assoc.

Don’t let me persuade you – Check out this video from our last book writing workshop

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