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Long Island Authors and Writers Society Presents Publishing Workshop

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By Published: February 12 2014

LongIsland.com

LIAWS presents an informative talk for potential authors looking to publish their work.

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Bay Shore, NY - February 12, 2014 - A  LIAWS (Long Island Authors and Writers Society) workshop titled, The different paths of publishing - what is the best one for you? will be presented by publishing industry professional, LIAWS president, Tom Gahan and award-winning, bestselling  author Yvonne Capitelli.
 
This free, open to the public workshop takes place Wednesday, February 19 at 7 PM at Barnes and Noble, 842 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, NY 11706.
 
If you're not sure which type of publishing to pursue, this workshop is for you. Join LIAWS for a night of publishing knowledge with Tom Gahan and Yvonne Capitelli. They will share their knowledge and experiences with the various paths of publishing. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Traditional Publishing, Self-Publishing, E-Book Publishing, and Print on Demand.
 
"There's a group of Long Island writers and potential authors who are looking to take a direction to publish," says LIAWS president, Tom Gahan. "This lecture will give a clearer picture of the paths writers can pursue." 
 
LIAWS workshops are open to all LIAWS members; guests are welcome. For other workshops and events, please visit the LIAWS Calendar Page.  
 

About The Long Island Authors and Writers Society
The Long Island Authors and Writers Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to support and promote the craft of writing through supporting one another, mentoring its members, educational programs, in-school programs, book events and events related to writing, and community outreach to residents of Long Island interested in writing. LIAWS nurtures writers and authors at all levels of development in a mutually beneficial environment. LIAWS: provides a trusting atmosphere where authors and writers can come together to meet their individual needs and share information for the good of the whole, supplies strong motivational programs of interest to all writers, offers the opportunity for members to network on different levels according to their needs, provides an environment that promotes authors, and encourages writers to strive to publish their work. All members pledge to support one another and to be involved in supporting the activities of the organization.