FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Debra J. Slover
541.928.2232

Writing and Publishing a Book: Pitfalls, Potholes, and Choices

November 15, 2007 – Albany, OR - Have you ever dreamed of being a published author? Every expert has a different opinion about how to write and publish a book. The internet nowadays offers a wealth of good and some misleading information.

Local author and entrepreneur, Debra J. Slover is providing a free workshop for local writers. She will share her resources and experiences while writing, publishing, and marketing her book U.N.I.Q.U.E.: Growing the Leader Within. In a candid discussion and question and answer period she will share her progress, successes, and failures. Debra is an experienced leadership trainer and motivational speaker who will help you to understand your choices to help you avoid some of the pitfalls and potholes out there.

Information will be provided and questions answered like:

• How do I get published?
• What publishing options do I have?
• What do I need to know?
• What are some of the pitfalls?
• What resources are available?

“As I travel around, I can’t tell you the number of people who have asked me these questions. My purpose in life is to empower people extraordinary unstoppable leadership to fulfill your dreams. I decided to offer this free workshop to empower writers with accurate knowledge so they can choose which might work best for them,” according to Slover. There are hundreds of questions and an equal number of answers. It's important to understand where to start and map out a plan.

The workshop will be held in the Community Meeting Room at Ray's Food Place in the North Albany Shopping Center on Thursday, November 29th from 7:00p to 9:00p and is free of charge.

For more information or to register call 541-928-2232 or go online to: www.leadergardenpress.com

Seating is limited, so advance registration is recommended.

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Debra J. Slover is the author of U.N.I.Q.U.E.: Growing the Leader Within and is an inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach to grow and sprout Leadership Garden greatness. Her goal is to plant 11 million Leadership Gardens worldwide by 11/11/2011. Debra is a graduate of Oregon State University and has 27 years experience training and empowering youth and adult leaders. To learn more, visit her blog: www.leadershipgardencoach.com or web site: www.leadergardenpress.com

U.N.I.Q.U.E.: Growing the Leader Within is available at shop.leadergardenpress.com, www.Amazon.com, or locally at Grassroots Bookstore and OSU Bookstore in Corvallis, Oregon.

The newly released audio version of U.N.I.Q.U.E.: Growing the Leader Within is also available in CD or MP3 format online at shop.leadergardenpress.com

For a media review copy of book or to arrange for an interview please contact Ms. Slover at the email or phone number below:

541-928-2232