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CHATMON’S BOOKS WRITERS
WORKSHOPS
 With years of experience, author and
poet Charles Chatmon has shared with new and
aspiring authors how to turn their thoughts into a book. These informative
lessons are for the 80% of potential authors in the United States who wish
to write that first book, but not sure how or where to start.
He gives tips on how to create a manuscript, using the mechanics of
writing using the methods of theme, plot, and research tips for non-fiction
subjects. He also teaches the steps taken in submitting a manuscript for
copyright, listing publishing options for the aspiring author, how to
market their published product once it is out and how to best effectively
use the internet when doing so. Chatmon also
mentions the trends in the publishing industry, pros and cons.
As a result of these writers’ workshops, these lessons have inspired
emerging authors successfully achieve their literary dreams. Sessions run
for two hours, and reference sheets are provided for each lesson. Thank you
letter from AC Bibrew Library and Black
Resource Center.
Testimony: "The workshop put on by Mr. Charles Chatmon was amazing I learned new information as well
as new websites to research. I got clarification on different aspects of the
self publishing industry that were causing me some confusion. I liked that
even though I was very close to publishing my book the information given
was still applicable. There was never a point when I thought that the
information did not meet my needs. All the information given was a walk through of every thing
that a self published author needs to complete the task of self-publishing.
The information given on ISBN numbers and bar codes was a major help. I
truly enjoyed the workshop. Although I published my first book I will for
sure attend another workshop."
- Taaji Rauf, author
"Before Life: A Collection of Short Stories"
“This was the best workshop I’ve ever attended.” - Dawn L.
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To schedule a writers’ workshop
in your area, please contact Charles at
Chatmon’s Books
chatmonsbooks@gmail.com
Charles is also
available for speaker engagements and seminars.
Please send requests to the above addresses.
AUDIO WORKSHOPS:
TURNING YOUR THOUGHTS INTO A BOOK
SPONSORED BY CHATMON'S BOOKS
 For new or aspiring
authors, here are a series of audio writers workshops designed for you!
While each of the lessons are tailored for different stages of the writing
and publishing process, no doubt these informative lessons will help the
aspiring author get closer to their goal of becoming published and tips for
new author to promote their work.
Each of our audio workshops is available as CD's or MP3's. You may click
the lesson links to purchase our audio lessons or send a check or money
order to the above address.
Lesson #1 - Getting
Started: Finding Motivation to Write
  Lesson
#2 - Publishing Options:
Which One is Right for You?
Lesson
# 3 - Book Marketing and
Promotion
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
As an advocate for youth, community and literacy, Charles L. Chatmon has shared his views and experience to young
people in Career Days at several elementary and secondary schools, panels
at literary festivals, and luncheons. He brings a wealth of knowledge as
exemplified in his writer’s workshops throughout the state of  California.
Charles has been a guest speaker at the following venues:
West Coast Black Writers Festival - Panelist
UCLA Bruins Speakers Series - Panelist
California Writers Collective Empowerment Luncheon - Speaker
Meet The Authors (AAMLO) - Speaker
YMCA :Y Winners function - Speaker
Southwest Community Day School (Hawthorne, CA) - Speaker
Vallejo Senior High (Vallejo, CA) - Presenter
Hogan Senior High (Vallejo, CA) - Presenter
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary (Los Angeles) - Career Day
Would you like to make a request for Charles to speak at your next
function or seminar? If so, please send an email to chatmonsbooks@gmail.com
indicating your interest.
If you're in the need for a moderator, Charles is available for this
duty as well. He led panel discussions in places such as:
Compton Urban Book Expo – Authors panel
Barnes and Noble at the Grove - Authors Spotlight
KRST Unity Center - He Said, She Said Relationship panel
African American Spoken World Festival - Relationship Panel
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