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Artist Development

"The Writer's Life" Workshop
Do you have a book inside of you? Has everyone told you that you should be a writer? Do you get frustrated when you read grammatically incorrect articles, poorly edited books or ghetto websites? If there’s a writer inside of you, find out how to make the Writing Life a reality! In this workshop, we’ll cover topics such as:

• Feed the Writing Bug: There are lots of ways to fuel your lust for writing! Blogs, articles, books, ebooks, copywriting—identify which is the best for you
• For Love or for Money: How to identify what it is you REALLY want
• Fact vs. Fiction: Approaches to writing nonfiction vs. fiction
• Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishers: What you need to know about DIY or when/whether you should get an agent
• Writing Is Really Editing: The writing process, step-by-step
• No More Writer’s Block: The Best Way to kick the notion of writer’s block for good!
• After the Sale: Whether you’re a published author or self publish, you still have to promote and sell your book. We’ll discuss website, platforms, promotion and sales.

This 1.5 hr workshop includes a workbook with key local resources to assist you, as well as recommendations of reference materials that will help you live your best life as a writer. The workshop is led by author, coach and consultant, Toni V. Martin, whose work has appeared in national magazines and websites and who is the author of two forthcoming books, Atlanta Weddings for the Modern, Stylish and Chic Bride and Tight $queeze: Escape from Life’s 25 Worst Financial Fiascoes.

Graphic Designers: Business Identity Collateral, Web design, cover and interior design

• PR, Proofreading, Editing, Consulting
• Publishing Companies
• Printers

Small Business Marketing Mistakes Workshop
You know you should be doing a better job marketing your small business, but where do you start? Are you ashamed to tell people your website address? Do you use Facebook and Twitter, but fail to see the return on the investment of time? This workshop will share step-by-step strategies to help your business eliminate the most common marketing mistakes keeping small businesses from connecting with potential customers. Best yet, most of the solutions discussed can be accomplished with little or no money! We’ll discuss:

• Website Blunders
• Social Media Slipups
• Real-Life Missed Opportunities
• Time Wasters and Time Savers
• Failing to Plan = Planning to Fail

You’ll leave this 1.5 hr workshop with an action plan of simple steps to boost your businesses professionalism and gain impressions with your target market. The workshop is facilitated by author, coach and consultant Toni V. Martin, who helps businesses increase their visibility with key audiences through comprehensive communications strategies such as social media marketing and public relations strategies.

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"Grant Writing in The Real World" Workshop

Have you ever wondered about getting "free money" with grants? Where to get the money and who is eligible? Are you starting an organization and you're not where to start with all of your grant options? Have you learned where to access grant information but are unsure what funders want from you to write a successful application?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, join Samara Michelle for Grant Writing in the Real World. With over 10 years of education experience and 6 years running a thriving Atlanta-based Non Profit, Ms. Michelle has successfully written and won numerous grant awards including the National Endowment of the Arts Award through President Obama's Recovery Act efforts.
This Workshop will cover:

• What is Grant Writing?
• Finding and Researching Grants
• Choosing the appropriate Grants
• Proposal Writing Basics with REAL WORLD TIPS!!!

Download the Journey Scholarship Application Here