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Book Proposal Boot Camp: How to Write a Book Proposal That Sells Without Selling Out
August 2 & 3, at Agnes Scott College
Charis Circle is proud to co-sponsor this original workshop with Valerie Boyd, award-winning author of Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston. Sign up for the weekend-long workshop and let Valerie show you how to transform your dream of writing a book into a reality.
The best-kept secret of the publishing world is the book proposal. Like many writers, you may not realize that you can write a 15- to 100-page book proposal, submit it to literary agents and publishers, and actually get paid to write the book of your dreams.
A strong book proposal can secure a book deal and a monetary advance from a publisher, providing you with enough money to launch your research or to take time away from your job to focus on writing your book. With a few months of effort, any writer who has a strong nonfiction idea and some writing talent-even without a lot of experience-can research and write a robust book proposal that will turn publishers' heads. This Book Proposal Boot Camp will teach you how.
For more information including fees and registration, email vjboyd@gmail.com or visit www.valerieboyd.com.
Co-sponsored by Moksha Unlimited and Charis Circle
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Faiths & Feminisms Interfaith Book Circle
Monday, August 4, 7:00-8:30pm
Meeting on the first Monday of each month, this open book group seeks to deepen the dialogue between different understandings of, and commitments to, living a life in which faiths and feminisms intersect and inform our work for justice and wholeness. We will discuss books that invite us to expand our hearts and minds. Facilitators will be group participants of many faiths who are committed to increasing mutual enrichment and understanding. All faiths and all definitions of feminism welcome! The book for August's discussion is God's Troublemakers: How Women of Faith are Changing the World, by Katharine Rhodes Henderson. For more information, contact linda@chariscircle.org.
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Urban Sustainability Series: Rain Barrel Workshop
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00-8:30pm
n this hands-on work session, we will install rain barrels below the Charis downspouts, both reducing runoff and providing a source of water for the gardens out front. You'll help Charis become more sustainable while learning everything you need to install a rain barrel or a system of connected rain barrels at your own home. Come prepared to work outside. Facilitated by Annie Frazer.
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Deanne Quarrie with From the Branch: A Primer In Dianic Witchcraft
Thursday, August 7, 7:30-9:00pm
Deanne Quarrie, also known as Bendis, Fierce Huntress of the Two Spears, is the author of From The Branch: A Primer in Dianic Witchcraft. She is a Priestess of The Goddess, ordained as High Priestess in three Dianic traditions. Join Deanne/Bendis at Charis for a special workshop based on her book, created for those just coming into a relationship to the Goddess. Bring your questions and come ready to learn!
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Laurinda Brown with The Highest Price for Passion
Friday, August 8, 8:00-9:30pm
Lambda Literary Award winner Laurinda Brown is back with her new book, The Highest Price for Passion. Best known for her erotic book-turned-play, Walk Like A Man, Laurinda is an Atlanta-based author with six novels under her belt. Her newest novel, The Highest Price for Passion, is an erotic tale of bondage set in the time of U.S. slavery. Come hear Laurinda read from her book, then stick around to mingle with the author as she signs books and converses with fans.
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Young Women* Writers
Monday, August 11 & 25, 5:00-6:15pm
This group is open to all young women* writers ages 14-19. Through facilitated writing prompts and supportive critique, participants are encouraged to raise their voices and express themselves through a variety of written mediums. Writers of all skill levels and genres are encouraged to stop in and see if the group works for them. This group meets the second and fourth Mondays of every month from 5-6:15pm. Please direct inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org. *Trans inclusive
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Writing with Intent
Monday, August 11 & 25, 6:30-8:30pm
This facilitated group is open to all writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism, motivational exercises, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. We will do monthly exercises and critiques with an eye towards individual improvement and the eventual goal of publication. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. The group meets the second Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm. Please direct inquiries to chariswriters@gmail.com
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Exploring Genders Through Reading
Wednesday, August 13, 7:00-8:30pm
This facilitated book group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss books that explore gender identity and representation. Join us in August to discuss First Person Queer, edited by Richard LaBonte & Lawrence Schimel. The group will meet in September to talk about Queer Theory, Gender Theory by Riki Wilchins.
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Stacey Braukman & Wesley Chenault with Gay & Lesbian Atlanta
Thursday, August 14, 7:30-9:00pm
Have you ever been curious about the queerer parts of Atlanta's history? Wesley Chenault & Stacey Braukman were, which is why they wrote Gay & Lesbian Atlanta. The book shows a history in photographs, using a series of unforgettable images to portray some of the details that are usually left out whenever our city's rich history is told or depicted. Come hear Wesley & Stacey at Charis as they talk about the process of creating this book, then sign copies for their fans.
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Akoma Book Club
Saturday, August 16, 10:30am-12:00pm
The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) meets at Charis Books & More on the third Saturday of each month. This book club is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self-empowerment and growth. Even if you haven't read the book... but are willing to talk about the principles in the book, you can join us for a lively discussion. The book for August's discussion is Ask & It Is Given by Esther & Jerry Hicks. The group will meet again in September to talk about Just Who Will You Be? by Maria Shriver. For more information about this group, contact imani@surviving2thriving.org. |
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Sex & Disability: Dating Dos & Don'ts
Wednesday, August 20, 7:00-8:30pm
Join a group of Atlanta's disability activists for a fun and informative discussion about dating and disability. Have you ever found yourself in the initial stages of a relationship in which one (or more) of you had a disability? What were some of your challenges and triumphs in those situations? Come share your stories and hear those of others at this informal community dialogue. This program is part of a series that seeks to build community around disability and activism. The Disability Activism series takes place at Charis on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. ASL interpretation will be provided for this program.
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Cliterati Open No-Mic
Thursday, August 21, 7:30-9:00pm
Charis & Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce, open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and story tellers. Cliterati is 7 years old and counting, open to all because ALL OPEN MOUTHS HAVE A VOICE. This month we are proud to feature performer, poet, astrologer and activist Yolo Akili, reading from his self-published poetry book, Poems In the Key of Green.
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Juicy Pens Revolution: A Workshop with SARK
Tuesday, August 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Charis presents a creative workshop with the renowned author, artist, and creativity expert, SARK. In her own words, here's how SARK describes this workshop experience: "We are all writers and storytellers. Your stories and words are gifts to the world, and we want to hear them! Come and share tidbits, morsels and inspiring words. We'll make notes on thirsty pieces of paper. You'll let stories tumble happily out of your beautiful head."
Due to limited workshop space, this is a ticketed event. Starting in August, advance tickets are FREE at Charis Books & More with the purchase of SARK's new book, Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper. The workshop will take place at The First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta GA 30307.
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Queer Literary Fiction Book Group
Wednesday, August 27, 7:00-8:30pm
This facilitated book group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Charis to discuss books which feature queer characters/ storylines as well as a strong attention to literary craft and style. The book selection for August is The Teahouse Fire by Ellis Avery. Join us again in September to talk about Coffee Will Make You Black, by April Sinclair.
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Hollis Gillespie with Trailer Trashed
Thursday, August 28, 7:30-9:00pm
Atlanta based humor columnist and author Hollis Gillespie will join us at Charis to talk about her new book, Trailer Trashed: My Dubious Efforts Toward Upward Mobility. A hilarious and heartbreaking collection of esays, Trailer Trashed follows an off-beat single mom through the raucous journey of her life. Come join Hollis at Charis for a laughter-filled discussion of this latest book.
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She-Stud Calendar Signing & Party
Friday, August 29, 8:00-9:30pm
Come meet the models of the 2008-2009 She-Stud Calendar! A She-Stud is "a woman who exhibits masculine energy in a lesbian relationship." She-Stud is also a movement that focuses on empowering and recognizing the studs in the LGBT community. And now, for the second year in a row, it is an 18-month calendar featuring photos of lesbian studs from all over the southeast. Join us at Charis for light refreshments, a behind-the-scenes DVD screening, gift give-a-ways, photo opps with the models, and more!
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Program Notes
Charis Circle programs are funded in part by the AEC Foundation; Bill, Jennie & Harry Ackerman Foundation; Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice; Georgia Shares; and YOU! Charis Books & More co-sponsors all literary events. Our space is wheelchair accessible, and ASL interpretation is available by request with two weeks advance notice.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL CHARIS CIRCLE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME! |
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