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e JANUARY, 2004 f

Magazine Spotlight — Body & Soul

January/February issue: Food feature

e FEBRUARY, 2004 f

Presenter — CCIRA Conference

February 2-9, Denver Colorado, in conjunction with school visits in Colorado.

School Visits

Feb 2, Little Elementary CO. Day presentation.

Feb 3, Walnut Hills Elementary, CO in the morning, Homestead Elementary, CO in the afternoon.

Feb 4, Mount Carbon Elementary, CO. Day presentation.

Feb 5, Speaking to the CCIRA conference.

Feb 6, Coronado Elementary, CO. Day presentation.

Feb 9, Campbell Elementary, CO. Day presentation.

Workshop — How to Sell What You Write to a Publisher

University of Colorado Continuing Education Center 140. Saturday, February 7, 9 AM-4 PM.

You have a great idea for a book, or maybe you're already writing a book but you're not sure how to market it. How do you convince a reputable publisher to publish your book? Should you hire an agent, or negotiate a contract yourself? How do you find a good agent? Through this informative and entertaining workshop, you will learn what editors are looking for before starting your project. You will learn how to create a winning book proposal and sell your idea before completing the project. You will also have the opportunity to have your ideas and proposals critiqued in class.

Ying Chang Compestine has sold ten books to three major publishers, both with and without an agent. She is a regular contributor to many national magazines and frequently lectures on writing at literary conferences and aboard cruise ships. Her books have been featured on TV and radio shows, and in magazines and newspapers around the country.

Section 300: 1 session. $100. For more information or to register, visit http://www.colorado.edu/conted/pewriting.htm or call 303-492-5148.

e MARCH, 2004 f

Magazine Spotlight — Body & Soul

March/April issue: Food feature

Television Spotlight — HGTV´s Smart Solutions

March 9, 7:30 AM ET/PT. Features The Story of Kites. Episode SSL-937

Press Trip — Paradise Valley, Arizona

March 16 - 19, A Restorative Retreat with FIJI Water and Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain.

International School Visit — Kobe, Japan

March 28 - April 3, The Canadian Academy International School. Day and evening programs.

e APRIL, 2004 f

Presenter — Pikes Peak 2004 Writer's Conference

April 22 - 25, Colorado Springs Colorado

Magazine Spotlight — Body & Soul

April issue: Food feature

School Visits — Colorado

April 20, Grace Best Elementary School, CO. Day presentation

April 21, Foothills Elementary School, CO. Day presentation

April 22, Burlington Elementary School, CO. Day and evening presentation

e JUNE, 2004 f

Guest Speaker

June 2-3, Fort Worth, Texas. Summer Reading Program and evening program with librarians.

e JULY, 2004 f

Magazine Spotlight — Body & Soul

July issue: Food feature

Cruise Lecturer — Crystal Voyage to Alaska

July 5-17, Guest lecturer on the Crystal Harmony

e SEPTEMBER, 2004 f

Television Spotlight — HGTV´s Smart Solutions

Sept 9, 7:30 AM ET/PT. Episode SSL-812 features Cooking With Green Tea.

School Visit — Lafayette Elementary School

Sept. 30, Lafayette, CA. Day presentation, book signing

e OCTOBER, 2004 f

Television Spotlight — HGTV´s Smart Solutions

October 1, 7:30 AM ET/PT. Episode SSL-827 features The Story of Chopsticks.

Keynote Lunch Speaker — California Writer´s Club

October 9, 11:30 AM, at Blake's Restaurant in Walnut Creek, CA

e NOVEMBER, 2004 f

Keynote Speaker — Arizona Reading Association

November 5-6, Casa Grande AZ

Guest Lecturer — Canyon Ranch Spa

November 6-7, Tucson, Arizona

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