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IT'S ALMOST TIME! MARK YOUR CALENDARS...OCTOBER 6!

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As proud supporters of the Pickford Community Library and teachers of their Young Writers Workshop we are excited to announce the fifth year is gearing up for young writers in Michigan.

This group of aspiring young writers is where our Journey to Publication Writing Curriculum was birthed and developed. This group holds charter members who we have watched come up through the ranks of writing to become successful authors.  

Straight from Pickford Community Library in Pickford, Michigan...

PICKFORD COMMUNITY LIBRARY YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP BEGINS ITS FIFTH YEAR ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 7 PM

Pickford Community Library’s Young Writers Workshop is ready to kick off another fabulous year. Starting on October 6, 2016, young aspiring authors will begin their journey to become published. New writing enthusiasts will write short stories, poetry, essays, micro-fiction, and flash-fiction; returning enthusiasts can choose to expand their writing abilities by composing longer works (novellas or novelettes) in most genres.

Pickford Community Library
Young Writers Workshop
Writing Enthusiasts: 2015- 2016 Season

The workshop meets every other Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Pickford Community Library. It concludes in mid-May with a “Book-Release Soirée” for the authors, their parents and friends, and other special guests who support the literary arts for young adults. Young aspiring authors from grade 6 through college who are interested in learning the ins and outs of becoming a published author are welcome—and encouraged—to attend the free workshop sessions. This program is open to all students in the Eastern U.P. and currently has enrollees from Pickford, Rudyard, Cedarville, Kinross, and Sault Ste. Marie.

Janet Beasley of Florida (author and CEO of JLB Creatives Publishing) and Dar Bagby of Brimley (author, illustrator, and Senior Editor at JLBCP) are the co-instructors of the course; Janet participates at each adventure session via Skype. All participants’ works will be published in eBook form free of charge by JLB Creatives Publishing, and no one (author or publisher) collects royalties. At the end of the workshop, each story/eBook will be made available to the public, free of charge, through SmashWords and the “Book Shoppes” at JLBCreatives.com. The works will also be available for digital checkout via Overdrive at most U.P. public libraries.

The Young Writers Workshop was founded by Pickford Community Library Manager Ann Marie Smith in 2012 and is free and open to the public. If you would like to enroll, please contact Ann Marie at the library before October 6 at 906-647-1288 or at amsmith@uproc.lib.mi.us The Pickford Community Library is located at 230 East Main Street in downtown Pickford. We look forward to hearing from you!

Constructing a GOOD paragraph

A paragraph consists of several sentences grouped together, all of which discuss one topic. The first sentence in your paragraph is the topic sentence. It is the most general sentence in the paragraph and introduces an overall idea. It should suggest a question(s) in the reader’s mind and point your reader in the direction you are going; it does not provide any detailed information about the idea, It is usually the first sentence in the paragraph and should be indented. It can also make a reference to the preceding paragraph. The next sentences in a good paragraph are the supporting sentences, They should answer the question(s) suggested in the topic sentence and provide explanations (facts, details, examples) that support or explain the main idea expressed in the topic sentence. You can include as many sentences as necessary to accomplish the explanation. The concluding sentence summarizes the information presented within the paragraph. It is similar to, but not exactly the same as, the topic sentence.

A good paragraph includes four elements: unity, order, coherence, and completeness. To achieve unity you need to maintain one controlling idea (a single focus). This main idea is expressed in the topic sentence, detailed in the supporting sentences, and summarized in the concluding sentence.

Order can be cause & effect wherein a situation either causes or results from another, chronological or order of events in time, comparison/contrast or similarities and/or differences among things, emphatic, which means details are arranged in order of importance or for emphasis, and/or spatial, which is the discovery of how things are arranged in a space. Coherence is the element that makes a paragraph understandable. It uses logical bridges; in other words, the same idea is carried from one sentence to the next and successive sentences are constructed in parallel form. Verbal bridges can be used as well (e.g., pronouns refer to nouns in previous sentences, keywords are repeated in several sentences, synonymous words are repeated in several sentences, transition words link ideas from different sentences). Consistent verb use and point of view are maintained throughout. To achieve completeness you must maintain a single idea throughout the paragraph.

One of the most prominent questions when developing good paragraphs is, "When do I start a new paragraph?" The answer is simple: 1) when beginning a new idea, 2) to contrast ideas or information, or 3) when your reader needs a pause. Bear in mind that paragraph construction involves taking liberties when writing dialogue, and than's a whole other ball game. We'll cover that another time. 

Say Hello to Fantasy Author Amy Lehigh - Our New JLB Creatives Publishing Editing Apprentice

Amy Lehigh
JLB Creatives Publishing
Apprentice Editor

Amy Lehigh came to us in 2012 as an attendee of a debuting young writers workshop. She was shy, inward-going, creative, and loved the literary world.

She began her journey to publication as a novice writer, and has since become a full fledged advanced author who is outgoing, even more creative, and has had several works published by JLB Creatives Publishing. 

Amy currently serves as an intern under the direction of library manager, Ann Marie Smith, at the Pickford Community Library in Pickford, Michigan.

Amy is a charter member of the Pickford Community Library's Young Writers Workshop. Over the last four years this particular workshop has been deemed the largest young writing group of its kind in the state of Michigan. It is also the creative table on which a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind writing curriculum was developed. JLB Creatives Publishing has been involved with this young writers workshop from its inception in 2012, and top team members of JLBCP continue to facilitate the adventures both in person and via Skype for this ground-breaking group. Amy, along with her peers, has played a key part in the development of JLB Creatives Publishing's Journey to Publication Writing Program Curriculum.

We have watched Amy flourish in many ways throughout the years. She graduated high school this year, and is getting ready to go on to college. She shared with us that she is interested in becoming an editor.

After taking a vote, it was unanimous that we should offer her an apprenticeship with JLB Creatives Publishing beginning as a proof editor for our children's books, leading into full editing of fiction novels.

When our senior editor approached Amy with the offer she didn't have to think twice. Her answer was a resounding YES! She is honored, as are we, to begin this new venture in helping yet another author, future editor, and literary lover succeed in the industry.

Janet Beasley
JLB Creatives CEO

"It's going to be such a special part of the company's overall enhancement process," said JLB Creatives CEO, Janet Beasley. "To know that one of our very first Young Writers Workshop enthusiasts has mastered the craft through our program over the last 4 years, and will be working alongside our JLB Creatives Publishing senior editor, Dar Bagby, editing the next Pickford Community Library Young Writers Workshop's anthology and novellas early 2017 is not only exciting, but humbling and overwhelming all in the same breath. The connection between Amy and the Young Writers Workshop is personal for many of us on the JLBCP team, and we couldn't be prouder of Amy becoming qualified to edit works that will come from 'her humble beginning days'."

Please visit Boelik on Smashwords to download Amy's FREE novella, published by JLB Creatives Publishing through the Journey to Publication Writing Program.

Boelik has strived to avoid people all of his life. He shouldn’t even exist. But when he hears trouble and lets his conscience take over, his life begins to take on meaning that he never knew it could. And, one day, what he had built up suddenly comes crashing down. 

In anticipation of one more fateful day, Boelik sits out centuries. Travelling from one place to another, he takes up a new life, and, against his better judgement, new friends. Unfortunately, as he’s learned, nothing lasts forever.

Why not join us in extending a warm welcome to Amy? We invite you to leave a comment of welcome, congratulations, or cheers on joining the professional team of JLB Creatives Publishing as of June 13, 2016.

The JLB Creatives Groovy Giveaway Is Back! Check it out...

The JLB Creatives Groovy Giveaway is back...with a new twist! We will be providing a link that will be posted on the JLB Creatives Facebook Page and Blog for you to visit, and that's where you'll find the entry form. This year we want our fans to get more acquainted with JLB Creatives and all its imaginative works to offer including our awesome authors.

Each Groovy Giveaway will last 30 days. This one is running January 10 - February 10, 2016. The prize at stake is a $20 US amazon digital gift card! 

Should you be the winner of the gift card, we encourage you to support our fabulous authors by purchasing one of their books from amazon - this is not mandatory by any means, but supporting our great authors is truly appreciated by each and every one of them.  

So here we go...for this month's contest you'll find the entry form at http://www.jlbcreatives.com/#!lisa-andrews/i0hzv Good luck!

We Are Running Full Speed Ahead!

Hello fans - welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing's Blog. We're glad you stopped by. 

Last week was a busy one, and from now until the end of October we don't foresee it slowing down.

Our first event last week was our home schooling presentation regarding Journey to

Publication Writing Program Curriculum. The event was designed to introduce home schooling individuals and groups to our remarkable curriculum and how this fantastic writing program works, including the best part...someone is published for no charge with the purchase of each curriculum! It doesn't get any better than that. For more information regarding who else (and there are many) this outstanding writing program is suitable for we invite you to visit Journey to Publication

The second event came quick...Lake Collect-A-Con. JLB Creatives Publishing's CEO and her husband are "makers" (artists) of opulent steampunk and other type "punk" items; hence, the name of their art line, "BeaslePunk." To see some awesome photos we invite you to visit (and Like if you already haven't) BeaslePunk on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/BeaslePunk  In her spare time, when she's not working with the awesome authors of JLB Creatives Publishing, Janet is designing, creating, and crafting.

And as if that's not enough - get ready - because this Wednesday, Janet, along with with JLB Creatives Publishing's team members Dar Bagby and Jean E. Lane, will be making back to back presentations to introduce Journey to Publication to the Pickford (Michigan) middle school and high school. Dar will be there in person while Janet and Jean E. appear via Skype. The journey will begin on October 8. For more information contact the Pickford Community Library at 

210 East Main Street

Pickford, MI 49774

(906) 647-1288 Ask for Ann Marie Library Manager

Then comes October 17 - 18. The Renninger's Steampunk and Industrial Show will kick off and the BeaslePunk Cosplay Armory will be there with not only their cosplay guns, and Codger Works Jewelry, they'll be adding hats and masks to the inventory. And to cap it all off JLB Creatives Publishing will have selected author's books for sale along with Journey to Publication Writing Program Curriculum!

That's it for now - but trust us, there's even more in the works!

Until next time...stay casual, live life to the fullest, and have a piece of chocolate for us!

ATTN Homeschooling Enthusiasts...Do You Love FREE, fun, and educational outings?

If you answered "yes" to our blog's title today then you'll want to read on!

We still have a few seats open for our Journey to Publication Writing Program Adventure Seminar. You won't want to miss this incredible opportunity to consult with Journey to Publication curriculum creators and authors, JLB Creatives Publishing's team members Janet Beasley (CEO), and Jean E. Lane (financial director). It's FREE to attend and there is no obligation.

Before you make a decision this year on a writing program, be sure to check out the benefits of the Journey to Publication Writing Program. It is remarkably different from any other writing curriculum in the sense that it expands from the basic writing skills and dives headfirst into the world of publishing as well.

With over 50 Adventures to choose from in our Novice edition, and over 70 in our Advanced edition your student(s) will benefit from being able to apply their newly found skill sets when it comes to applying for college, writing for magazines, writing fictional short stories, and more. In addition to being exposed to the basic writing skills your student(s) will learn in-depth information regarding the publishing industry as well as what it take to be a successful author.

REGISTER FOR FREE: CLICK HERE

And our best feature that separates the Journey to Publication Writing Program drastically from any other writing program is the fact that one student per paid curriculum will be published by JLB Creatives Publishing at no charge. 

So start writing down your questions, get registered, and make plans to attend our FREE Journey to Publication Writing Program Adventure Seminar September 17, 2015.

JLB Creatives Publishing team members are FPEA members. Look for our Journey to Publication ad in Connect Magazine on page 21.

It's FREE, fun, and educational! HOMESCHOOLERS...what are you waiting for?

Be sure to register to attend our FREE Journey to Publication Writing Program Adventure Seminar taking place September 17, 2015 in the wonderfully quaint city of Mount Dora, Florida. Attend to learn how this writing program is remarkably different from any other on the market and will benefit your home schooled students when it comes to things such as applying to college, real world applications, and even tapping into their talent as a fictional author.

There are 3 times to choose from, and you can turn this outing into an educational one. While you're in Mount Dora for the seminar make the best of it by turning your outing into an day of learning about the arts, history, conservation, and/or nature. It's all at your fingertips!

Look for our ad in Connect Magazine on page 21. As FPEA members we understand the importance of quality curriculum with positive results. This proven effective writing program opens the opportunity for one student per purchased curriculum to be published by JLB Creatives Publishing at no charge. 

Discover more information and register here: Journey to Publication Writing Program Adventure Seminar

Jean E. Lane

Janet Beasley

Your Adventure Seminar presenters and consultants are JLB Creatives Publishing's CEO Janet Beasley, and financial director Jean E. Lane. They will be on hand to not only present the valuable information, but also to answer your questions

We hope to see you at One Flight Up Cafe` in beautiful downtown Mount Dora on September 17th!

There are still a few seats left to claim...and they're FREE!

Hello fans ~ Hope you are having a super kind of week! 

We wanted to let our Homeschooling Fans know that there are still a few seats left to claim to attend our FREE Journey to Publication Writing Program Adventure Seminar. If you've not yet registered visit our website at http://www.JourneyToPublication.com 

As FPEA members who excel in the arts we understand and agree with the expected high levels of quality and positive results when it comes to education. This is one of the main reasons we have created the Journey to Publication™ career path writing program for homeschooling. Look for our ad on page 21 in the most recent Back to School issue of Connect Magazine.

Add even more fun by making it an educational day trip regarding the arts, conservation, and/or history while visiting the beautiful historic town of Mount Dora, Florida

This is a FREE seminar for homeschooling parents, educators, and kids (ages 12-18). Florida homeschooling residents will have the exclusive opportunity to meet and greet Journey to Publication™ creators and authors Janet Beasley (top left) and Jean E. Lane (bottom left) of JLB Creatives Publishing. 

There will be a presentation explaining in detail how this career path writing program works and fits into homeschooling. Actual copies of the writing program curriculum will be on hand for you to view.

After the presentation there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Complimentary refreshments will be served. And there is no obligation.

Seats Are Filling Up - Register now to attend our FREE....

Journey to Publication™

Adventure Seminar Registration

Reserve your seat today for September 17 

to attend our FREE Adventure Seminar!

It's FREE, fun, educational, and 

something you won't want to miss!

Add even more fun by making it an educational day trip regarding the arts, conservation, and/or history while visiting the beautiful historic town of 

Mount Dora, Florida

Look for our ad in Connect Magazine! (page 21)

As FPEA members who excel in the arts we understand and agree with the expected high levels of quality and positive results when it comes to education. This is one of the main reasons we have created the Journey to Publication™ career path writing program for homeschooling.

We will be offering FREE consulting regarding the career path writing program PLUS a 10% discount, free stickers, and FREE shipping on orders placed during the event.

We invite you to get acquainted with the 

Journey to Publication™ Writing Program first hand! 

FREE:

Journey to Publication™ Writing Program Adventure Seminar 

is FREE to attend on Sept. 17, 2015 (seating is limited)

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS ADVENTURE SEMINAR:

Homeschooling educators and kids ages 12-18 (Please limit your party to 2 as seating is limited, one adult must accompany each child under 18.)

LOCATION: 

One Flight Up Cafe` 

440 N. Donnelly Street 

Mount Dora, Florida

YOU MUST REGISTER:

Seating is limited!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM available at:

www.JourneyToPublication.com 

This is a FREE seminar for homeschooling educators and kids (ages 12-18). Florida homeschooling residents will have the exclusive opportunity to meet and greet Journey to Publication™ creators and authors Janet Beasley (top left) and Jean E. Lane (bottom left) of JLB Creatives Publishing. 

There will be a presentation explaining in detail how this career path writing program works and fits into homeschooling. Actual copies of the writing program curriculum will be on hand for you to view.

After the presentation there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Complimentary refreshments will be served. And  there is no obligation.  

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