Writing Workshop: Light Up Your Book!

A 12-Week Nonfiction Writing Workshop at ASHHO Cultural Community CenterWednesdays at 6:30 PM | July 2 – September 24, 2025

Attend the free Information Session on June 25 at 6:30 PM

Maybe you've been sitting on a book idea for years. Or maybe the call to write hit you out of nowhere—loud, urgent, and a little overwhelming. Either way, if you’re here, I know one thing already: you’ve got something important to say.

Come join us for a 12-week, community-centered writing experience designed for nonfiction storytellers of all kinds. Whether you're working on a memoir, a self-help book, a personal development guide, or something that breaks the mold entirely—if you're ready to make an impact with your story, this is your moment.

We’ll meet every Wednesday at 6:30 PM from July 2 through September 24 at the ASHHO Cultural Community Center, where we’ll gather in a supportive, writer-friendly space to get your book out of your head and onto the page.

This course follows the core ideas from Write Your Book in No Time and breaks the process into clear, manageable steps. You’ll learn how to:

• Clarify your message and purpose as an author
• Organize your ideas into a powerful, readable structure
• Find your authentic voice and write with clarity and confidence
• Overcome fear, perfectionism, and writer’s block
• Build momentum and develop a sustainable writing rhythm
• Revise with intention and prepare for what comes next

You’ll walk away with:

• A complete or near-complete first draft
• A repeatable writing process you can use again and again
• Feedback and community support from fellow writers
• A clear understanding of your publishing options
• The confidence to share your story and own your voice

In our final session, we’ll go over practical publishing steps—traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing paths—and what it really takes to get your book out into the world.

• A laptop with a word processor (Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, etc.) is recommended but not required.A limited number of laptops will be available on-site for those who need one.
• Worksheets will be provided in each session.
• A notebook or composition book is recommended. If you don’t have one, we’ll provide it.
• Pens will be provided on site.

Spots are limited. Come as you are, bring your story, and let's light up your book—together.

Host or Publisher Andrae Smith Jr.