Course and Workshop Offered on Book Writing and Publishing

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 14, 2011 -- A course and workshop for writers interested in writing and selling books will be held on Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 2011 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. "No Excuses! Writing and Selling Your Book" is offered through the Office of Community Education and Professional Education. Course fee is $99, which includes a coursebook. To register, telephone (518) 629-7339.

Instructor Pauline Bartel will discuss the step-by-step process of transforming an idea into a published book, including creating a book proposal, finding agents and publishers and guiding a book to publishing success. Class time will be devoted to reading and evaluating works in progress in a supportive workshop environment.

An award-winning writer, Bartel is the author of seven published books, including The Complete GONE WITH THE WIND Trivia Book and Spellcasters: Witches & Witchcraft in History, Folklore and Popular Culture. Bartel is a member of the prestigious American Society of Journalists and Authors. Visit her Web site (www.paulinebartel.com) for further information.

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