2nd writer’s workshop this Saturday

If you missed the previous writer’s workshop conducted by Walt Goodridge in January, here’s your second chance to get started writing and publishing your book! And, as participants learned last month, it’s easier than you think!

During this lively, interactive three-hour workshop, Goodridge will review the previous workshop’s topics, plus:

• Mastering the creative process from start to finish
• How to tell a good story
• Creating a winning cover
• Marketing your book once complete
• How to go from idea to income in two hours!
• plus customized ideas for your unique project (Bring your manuscripts or previously published books)

The next writer’s workshop would be held this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, from 9am to 12noon at the Joeten Kiyu Public Library Pacific Room. Admission is $10 in advance only. Goodridge saud 20 percent of door proceeds are donated directly to the library on the day of the event!

Seating is limited and no will be payments accepted at door. Prepay at JKPL by Feb. 18 or online at www.saipanliving.com/workshop, or using Paypal: “Send” $10 to workshop@saipanliving.com. Students pay $5 in advance or at the door; bring ID. RSVP and email questions to walt@saipanliving.com

Goodridge is the author of over 20 books in each of these genres. His books have been used as texts for university courses, as guides by other coaches, and his ideas have been quoted in books by “Guerrilla Marketing” guru Jay Conrad Levinson, music industry pioneer Chuck D, and other business authors worldwide.

Goodridge has written several books about Saipan including Jamaican on Saipan, Chicken Feathers & Garlic Skin: Diary of a Chinese Garment Factory Girl on Saipan, Saipan Living, Doing Business on Saipan, Saipan Now: a photo adventure, and From Bugle Boy to Battle Ship: a Battle of Saipan Veteran’s Memoir. He has also coached, edited, or “ghost-written” other books including When the Walls Came Down by Ken Greene (a 9/11 Memoir), Rucksack to Briefcase by Chief Raymond (a military to civilian-side transition guide), The Boy Who Dreamed to Be With His Parents on Saipan and GermStopper Boy by local CHCC nurse, Riza Ramos and guided them from idea to Amazon sales! (see them all at www.waltgoodridge.com/books)

Known as the “Passion Prophet,” Goodridge holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University and is a former civil engineer who walked away from his job to follow his passion for music, writing, and sharing information. He has been recognized by the CNMI Senate for his contributions to CNMI society. For more information, visit www.passionprofit.com or www.waltgoodridge.com. (PR)