Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2019 | Page 9

money Write, Publish & Sell Your E-book You’ve Written a Book! Now What? The e-book phenomenon is good news for authors and publishers. E-books are easier to produce and are more profitable than print books. Authors are able to publish their work, make it visible to a worldwide audience, and attract the attention of an agent or traditional publisher. Learn about royalty rates, costs, formats, promotion, sales, and how to convert your manuscript into an e-book. Class fee: $39. A revolution is taking place in the book-publishing industry and the traditional gatekeepers are no longer in control. Authors are now able to produce a finished, professional-quality print book for fewer out-of-pocket expenses, and take advantage of new ways to promote and sell their books to a worldwide audience. Learn about every stage of the self-publishing process: creation, publication, promoting/marketing and sales - using time- honored, traditional, and cutting-edge strategies. Class fee: $39. w Mar 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2F06-W1 | Smith w Feb 5 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2F05-W1 | Smith Write Your Will Prepare a will in class on the computer and learn about estate planning. Students should be comfortable using a computer, as work will be completed in a computer lab. Some prep work required; packet sent one week prior to class. This is a simple will class, not appropriate for those who have assets in excess of one million dollars or who need a trust. Instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney. Couples must register individually. Class fee: $99. w Feb 28 | 5:30 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C04-W1 | Weikel Law Firm Family Book and DVD Swap! You’ve Been Appointed Executor or Trustee, Now What? Sat., Jan. 26, 2019 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Before helping an elderly loved one with financial or legal affairs, it is crucial to understand your responsibilities so that you are able to protect your loved one and yourself. An experienced estate and elder law attorney will share the information you need to know so you understand the parameters of the law and are able to successfully serve as a personal representative, trustee or attorney-in-fact. Hear what it means to be a fiduciary, how to sign legal documents in ways that will protect you from liability, and how to deal with family members and institutions. Class fee: $19 one; $25 two. Bring your gently used books, audio books and DVDs to swap. w Feb 25 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C11-W1 | Peterson Coon Rapids Middle School I 11600 Raven St. NW, Coon Rapids All types of books welcome: • Infant-Toddler • Preschool • School Age • Teen/Tween • Young adult • Adult • Independent reader Drop-off between 9:30-11 a.m. Browse wellness events and join the swap at 11:30 a.m. This book swap is part of the Community Wellness Day, which is held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at this same location. 763-506-1260 ahschools.us/communitywellnessday Presented by: www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2019 WINTER 9