We Did It!

If you've been following the blog throughout the month of May, then you are fully aware that we had quite the schedule to tackle, and you have probably been long awaiting the report. Well good news all of the way around, WE DID IT!

Here's the recap of the fun and success we achieved during the busy month of May...

Starting the first weekend in May we sent our Michigan team members, Dar Bagby and Connie Thompson, to Mackinac Island, Michigan for the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference. Dar had the opportunity to speak alongside Pickford Community Library's manager, Ann Marie Smith. Together this dynamic duo presented how effective the library's Young Writer's Workshop has been not only in the local community of Pickford, Michigan, but also across the Upper Peninsula. Thanks to Pickford Community Library using the JLB Creatives writing curriculum, Journey to Publication, this group has received kudos from state representative, Frank Foster, and has been deemed the largest writing group of its kind in the state of Michigan. 

Dar Bagby (L), Connie Thompson (R)
Exhibit at Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Library Conference 2016

While Dar was speaking at the conference, Connie was busy at the JLB Creatives exhibit table. Flooded with questions and interest that was peaking the scale, Connie handled it with ease and there are multiple libraries now interested in making Journey to Publication an endeavor for their local (and not so local) writing enthusiasts to help increase community bonding as well as offer a worthy program that actually leads to publication through JLB Creatives Publishing for the "star" writing enthusiast of the group.

Book Release Soiree1 2016
Pickford Community Library's Young Writers Workshop
(standing L) Dar Bagby, (on screen  L) Janet, (on screen R) Jean E.,
(standing R in red) Connie, (standing R in black and white) Ann Marie

Only a few days after Mackinac Island, Dar and Connie, along with the Florida JLB Creatives CEO, Janet Beasley, and the Senior Financial Director, Jean E. Lane, celebrated with the enthusiasts and their families of the Pickford Community Library's Young Writers Workshop at their Book Release Soiree`! Dar and Connie attended in person while the Florida team was there, live, via Skype. Visit the blog on June 13th, 2016 and you'll find the links to download these outstanding works for FREE.

Dar Bagby
Journey to Publication exhibit
INCH Conference 2016

Once the Soiree` was over, it was off to Lansing, Michigan for Dar and Connie, this time to exhibit and speak at the INCH Convention. This convention is dedicated to homeschooling families. Here is where our Journey to Publication writing program curriculum gained even more exposure. Dar presented an Exhibitor's Workshop that gave attendees an in depth look at the curriculum. Success was seen all the way around. The workshop brought in many interested homeschooling parents and students, and the exhibit booth lent itself to a wonderful "hands-on" look for attendees.

Jean E. Lane
FPEA Convention 2016
Journey to Publication exhibit

The Michigan team wrapped up their busy schedule, then it was time for the Florida team to get in gear! JLB Creatives team members CEO Janet Beasley, Senior Financial Director Jean E., and JLB Creatives co-founder Don Beasley headed for the action - double the action - as they were exhibiting at two major conventions in the same weekend. 

Janet Beasley
FPEA Convention 2016

JLB Creatives Journey to Publication writing program was stunningly represented at the FPEA Convention - not just another homeschooling convention, but the largest homeschooling convention in the nation. With 25,000 in attendance JLB Creatives had to be on their "A" game. Jean E. manned the exhibit booth Thursday - Saturday, and Janet joined her on Friday and Saturday. Janet gave a total of 8, well-received presentations regarding Journey to Publication in those two days. Again, the curriculum was well represented and gained even more interest in the homeschooling community.

Sir Bwana Beasle and Lady Vixen Beasle
MegaCon 2016
BeaslePunk Artistry

And of course our CEO wouldn't think of being at a convention without "straying" and having some fun. While walking the show floor and networking with future business clients, Janet discovered the Gator Land exhibit. She couldn't help herself from stopping for a picture with the baby alligator.

Last but not least, BeaslePunk Artists, Don and Janet, exhibited at MegaCon. Their booth was nothing shy of amazing, and the compliments, comments, reactions, and sales tell the tale of success for this JLB Creatives division.

More new things are on the horizon...but it will be a bit before they are released. We encourage you to join the JLB Creatives Blog to stay up on all of the creativity this company has to offer. 

To say we conquered May 2016 with a vengeance is an understatement! We couldn't be happier with the responses, results, and just plain fun we had promoting and selling JLB Creatives popular, imaginative creations. 

Leesburg Comic Con - What a Blast!

Our BeaslePunk Art Division team had a great time at the Leesburg Comic Con, held at the Leesburg Public Library, this past Saturday April 9, 2016.

Instead of telling you all about it, we're going to show you. (It's the author-like thing to do...you know, show don't tell)!

BeaslePunk Armory Display

BeaslePunk's "Big Guns"

Oswald the Automaton (in a timeout) 

Top to bottom: Emerald Fire, Black Bart, Oswald

BeaslePunk "Big Guns" and Fantasy Faces Hats...and Oswald with his People's Choice Award Ribbon from OMA'
Dreams of Steam 1st Thursday Event January 2016

Sir Bwana Beasle with the BeaslePunk Display

Artwork in the Armory

Codger Works Handmade Jewelry: Artist is an 84 year old gentleman

More Codger Works Handmade Jewelry

Artwork in the Armory

Lady Vixen Beasle

Random Fan - who we dearly love!

Sir Bwana Beasle with Raging Rhino (cosplay weapon)

Random Fan - who we dearly love - holding Black Bart (cosplay weapon) standing alongside Sir Bwana Beasle

Costume Contest

Check out FAPA's Fall Line-up

This year's annual Florida Authors and Publishers Association Convention is coming up fast. You'll want to be sure and check out the line-up of amazing seminars. Visit FAPA Seminars for more information.

In addition the great learning opportunities you'll want to be sure and swing by the JLB Creatives Publishing exhibit. CEO, Janet Beasley, and Senior Financial Director, Jean E. Lane will be there to meet and greet all of the wonderful attendees, and to "show off" their company's just released Journey to Publication Writing Program curriculum. This is a pioneering program that is providing light on the pathway to authorship, and comes with a bonus! 

Whether you're an individual author seeking self enrichment and a better understanding of not only how to write but also the world of publishing, or a leader or member of a writing group, you won't want to miss stopping by the JLB Creatives Publishing exhibit and taking a look at this proven effective masterpiece! And the best news of all, with the purchase of every curriculum a writing enthusiast will be published by JLB Creatives Publishing free of charge. 

For more information regarding the Journey to Publication Writing Program and its curriculum editions we invite you to visit www.JourneyToPublication.com Be sure to look for the Who Is JTP Designed For tab in the grey bar. Scroll over the tab, find the category that best fits your need and take a look at how JTP has been tailored to fit that particular group.

Hope to see you at FAPA! 

FAPA's Annual Fall Conference is Coming!

Hello fantastic fans - 

Jean E. Lane

It's time to start gearing up for the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) annual Fall Conference coming to Walt Disney World August 7-8. This year you'll find JLB Creatives Publishing's CEO, Janet Beasley, and Chief Financial Director, Jean E. Lane at the JLB Creatives Publishing exhibit table.

Janet Beasley

You'll want to be sure and stop by the JLB Creatives Publishing exhibit table to not only say hello to Janet and Jean E., but in addition you'll want to be sure and get a firsthand look at our newly released, pioneering Journey to Publication™ (JTP) Writing Program Curriculum. 

With NOVICE and ADVANCED editions available this proven effective professional writing program, for serious authors, offers opportunities other writing program curricula do not. For instance, with every purchased copy of JTP someone in your group will be selected for publication by JLB Creatives Publishing for free. If you're an individual purchasing the program for self-enrichment you'll automatically be the selected one! 

You will not only learn the art of creative writing. You'll learn what it takes to become an author as you journey through multiple genres, discover how to submit your work to publishers, and unleash the power of the ins and outs of how to build your author platform on social media. And that's just the tip of the iceberg regarding the wealth of information and reference you will have at your fingertips. 

The JTP authors consist of JLB Creatives Publishing top 5 team members who hold over 100 years combined experience in the industry.  

The curriculum is extremely interactive, and highly diverse. It is perfect for individuals or home schooling (individuals or groups) as well as libraries, writing clubs and other community organizations. The JTP writing program can also be considered a career path. In addition to our regular editions, we are excited to announce that college editions are now available, complete with instructor manuals and textbooks.

For an in-depth look at this amazing, one-of-a-kind writing program that educates serious authors on far more than just creative writing skills, and dives into the realms of the publishing world and what to expect as an author come see us at FAPA in August, and be sure to visit our website  www.JourneyToPublication.com 

We will running a conference special (valued at $60) that will be exclusively available for conference attendees if they order their copies while at the conference.

For information regarding FAPA, how you can become a member, and/or how you can get registered to attend their fall event we invite you to visit FAPA Annual Conference

Leesburg Library First Annual Comi-Con ~ JLB Creatives Publishing / Journey to Publication to Exhibit!

Mark your calendars - it's Comi-Con time! We would like to personally invite you to come on out to the Leesburg Library First Annual Comi-Con happening Saturday June 13 at the Leesburg Library. JLB Creatives Publishing and Journey to Publication will be exhibiting. Stop by our exhibits to catch a glimpse of some of our authors' best books, our Steampunk art collection, and our comprehensive writing curriculum, Journey to Publication. We will have specials and deals going on all day long, plus we'll be taking pitches from local authors who have a finished manuscript and are looking for a publisher. Hope to see you there!

FAPA Spring Conference 2015 Recap!

CEO Janet Beasley, at our table with some info for aspiring authors 

Saturday morning authors and publishers gathered together at the NOVA Southeastern University in Orlando, Florida for the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) Spring Conference on Social Media Branding.

JLB Creatives Publishing team members Janet Beasley, CEO and Elise VanCise, Media Director attended the conference as speakers and representing JLB Creatives Publishing company. Joined by Ken Countess of  The Countess Group.

Mr. Countess was the first to speak and gave an informative session on how important social media has become a major marketing tool for authors and other small businesses. He gave us some great information on what to do and what to say in the social media-verse.

Janet talks about JLBCP and what we do to promote our authors! 

Next up, the JLB Creatives Publishing team! CEO Janet Beasley introduced and spoke about JLB CreativesJLBCreatives.com
Publishing and what we do for our authors. Did you know our publishing team has over 100 years experience in the publishing industry? You can check that fact out by visiting our website

After Janet, Elise VanCise took the stage and spoke about the differences between branding and marketing and how to create images to focus on your author brand or your author products.

After the sessions came the Social Media & Branding Panel. There were discussions on many aspects of social media and how it plays into marketing strategies, how often should you post to a media site, how important are mailing lists, hashtag etiquette and more.

Elise talking about the importance of having a social media platform

The JLB Creatives team came home armed with some great information and excited about jumping back into their social media campaigns.

Huge thanks to FAPA for allowing us to speak once again and we look forward to the next great event!

As always don't forget to drop by JLBCreatives.com to see what's new on the bookshelf or submit your novel for consideration!

Tomorrow's the Big Day!

Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. Tomorrow marks the event that we've been looking forward to...that being the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) Spring Conference. 

FAPA brings to the plate an array of goodies in the literary world. At the Spring Conference, Social Media is the main focus. We are honored to have been chosen as a publishing company to participate. Our Media Director, Elise VanCise, will be speaking as our company representative.

In addition to their conferences, FAPA offers up one of the best contests around. Several categories are available to choose from, and you may enter your work in more than one category (entry fees required). Their Fall Conference serves up a nice array of topics for attendees, all of which are presented by industry professionals. The FAPA board members are always on hand to assist other FAPA members with their expertise in the industry. 

JLB Creatives Publishing is proud to be a member of FAPA. If you have not as of yet "introduced" yourself to the association here is a helpful link to get you started: Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Once you are on the website we invite you to surf around to get yourself acquainted.

If you have already registered for the FAPA Spring Conference being held in Orlando, Florida Saturday March 7, 2015, please be sure and stop by the JLBCP exhibit table between sessions and say hello to our CEO, Janet Beasley. She will be happy to answer your publishing questions, show you some of JLB Creatives Publishing's published authors' works, or talk to you about making a submission of your completed MS.

FAPA Spring Conference ~ Social Media Seminars at Their Best!

Spring is here! Join JLB Creatives Publishing's Media Director Elise VanCise (pictured right), and CEO Author Janet Beasley (pictured left) at the FAPA Annual Spring Conference. Elise will be speaking in-depth on Social Media, and Janet will be manning the JLBCP exhibit table ~ ready to answer your publishing questions.

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015. From 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 5:00 p.m.

Success in publishing is all about self promotion. FAPA's 2015 Spring Conference is a dynamic learning opportunity for authors, publisher, or any profession building a brand through social media. The Spring Conference is the best place to discover new strategies and meet face-to-face with active up-and-coming business professionals in the publishing industry.

Cost: $49.00 Members - $59.00 Non-members (Membership discounted to $50 when you register for the event, a savings of $15.) 

Only 30 seats available at this opportunity. Register now! Visit Florida Authors & Publishers Association, Inc. on FB to get started.

JLB Creatives Publishing Invited to Speak at FAPA Spring Conference

Spring is here - almost! Join us at the FAPA Annual Spring Conference.

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015. From 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 5:00 p.m.

Success in publishing is all about self promotion. FAPA's 2015 Spring Conference is a dynamic learning opportunity for authors, publisher, or any profession building a brand through social media. The Spring Conference is the best place to discover new strategies and meet face-to-face with active up-and-coming business professionals in the publishing industry.

Cost: $49.00 Members - $59.00 Non-members (Membership discounted to $50 when you register for the event, a savings of $15.) Read more...

Only 30 seats available at this opportunity. Register Now!