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June 2025 Writers Workshop

Speak Up, Sell More: Public Speaking for Authors

Have you ever landed a speaking opportunity but felt unsure how to structure your talk? Or maybe it’s the fear of being too nervous and not making an impact?

In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to:

- Deliver your message with confidence and clarity

- Engage your audience

- Lessen your dependence on notes by using a powerful trick

- Develop your Big Idea and Key Takeaway

- Use slides effectively without boring people

Where
Stryker Center, Room 127
Williamsburg, Virginia

When
2pm Sunday, June 15, 2025

Cost
FREE

Details
This workshop, sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library, is led by Brian Forrester.

As a bonus, during many of our workshops, attendees will receive a helpful fill-in-the-blank handout.


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WRITING RETREAT TO THE BAHAMAS

NOVEMBER 13 - 21, 2025

ROYAL CARIBBEAN “VISION OF THE SEAS”

DEPARTING FROM BALTIMORE, MD WITH STOPS IN CHARLESTON, SC, ORLANDO, FL, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, BAHAMAS, AND NASSAU, BAHAMAS

If you’re a writer, it’s a perfect getaway to feed your creativity, boost your productivity, and build a community.

Attend workshops at sea, plus work 1-on-1 with publishing experts.

Book marketing workshops led by Brian Forrester.

More Info
bluedragonpublishing.com/2025-writers-aboard/