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How to Start and Write Your Book

Writers Month: Simcoe NaNoWriMo

2022-10-19 18:30:00 2022-10-19 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Start and Write Your Book Looking to write your autobiography or teach people about something you excel at? Aspiring authors will learn to take an idea and transform it into a finished non-fiction manuscript. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Wednesday, October 19
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-19 18:30:00 2022-10-19 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Start and Write Your Book Looking to write your autobiography or teach people about something you excel at? Aspiring authors will learn to take an idea and transform it into a finished non-fiction manuscript. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Looking to write your autobiography or teach people about something you excel at? Aspiring authors will learn to take an idea and transform it into a finished non-fiction manuscript.

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This one and a half hour workshop teaches aspiring authors what it requires to take an idea and transform it into a finished manuscript. Professional writers and editors Marcy Barbaro and Alex Morin discuss ways of writing a book, how to structure a book, the ins and outs of publishing vs. self-publishing, and other nuggets of info that are helpful for first-time (and even veteran) authors. Attendees also roll-up their sleeves and, by the end of the workshop, walk away with the beginnings of a book outline.


Alex Morin is energy. He’s the co-founder of Working Writers Co., a mentorship for authors, and the founder of Promonoise, an educational company that provides cutting-edge product review videos, business-related blogs, podcasts, and other resources. He’s also the creator of Almost Enlightened, a podcast and coaching company, as well as Cacaoching, his latest venture that combines spiritual teachings with the plant medicine of cacao. He’s got 20+ years of experience in promotional advertising, having led sales and marketing teams as a Partner for one of North America’s largest hard goods suppliers, HPG. Alex has a wife and three kids, enjoys nature, loves music and athletics, and is passionate about learning and teaching. 

Marcy Barbaro 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 stories and turn them into manuscripts, ready for the publishing world. As a certified adult educator (TATA) and yoga teacher with over 2000 hours of teaching experience, Marcy is a strong advocate of creating change without causing self harm. Although we all have work to do, Marcy directly challenges 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 personal philosophy of self care spills into every encounter that you have with her; either online or in person.


The health and safety of our participants and staff is our top priority, please review our Stay Safe Guidelines.

If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel your registration or email askus@barrielibrary.ca 

Questions? Please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibrary.ca


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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writers & Artists | Business & Careers | Authors |

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Downtown Branch

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Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, May 29 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 9:30AM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

Upcoming events

Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, May 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

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Mon, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area

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Oro Lions Room
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Tinker Lab

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Angus Ross Room

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Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

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Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Angus Ross Room

Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Tue, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Oro Lions Room
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Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tinker Lab

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Glass Room
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Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Reading Garden

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oro Lions Room

Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gathering Place

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Angus Ross Room

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Gathering Place

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Angus Ross Room

Sun, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tinker Lab

Sun, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Jun 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gathering Place

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gathering Place

Wed, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Wed, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Angus Ross Room

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Glass Room
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Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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