Beginning January 2012 and every third Saturday of each month, the African-American Museum and Library at Oakland will host writers workshops presented by Chatmon’s Books. Authors and co-owners Chandra & Charles Chatmon will discuss the ways new and aspiring authors can get their start with their dream book along with discovering the publishing options available; the pros and cons, along with promotion and marketing tips for the new authors when their book comes out in print.

Informative, insightful, these workshops will not only prepare the new and aspiring authors for their journey in the book world, but will help them understand what it takes to become published and the costs involved in turning their thoughts into a book. Since 2005, Charles has encouraged many emerging writers to follow their dreams of becoming published, helping to create dozens of new authors and/or those who are on their way.

The AAMLO Writers Workshops are free to attend and run from 2:00pm -4:00pm. There is metered parking around the building, but the museum and library is accessible by taking AC Transit and BART.

If you plan on attending, please be prepared to have a pen, pencil and a notepad to write down all the valuable information we'll mention at each session. Thanks.