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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

People in the News

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

9th Annual Writer’s Breakthrough Workshop is scheduled for May 24

books29th Annual Writer’s Breakthrough Workshop is sponsored by Grace LaJoy, with Cornerstone Baptist Church, where Dr. William McKissic is pastor. The free workshop will be held on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The church is located at 5415 Matlock Rd in Arlington.

The workshop is designed to help those who have a gift to write but do not understand the self-publishing route, copyright laws to protect their work, or the steps to have their book printed and shared with readers. 

To register, please RSVP by e-mailing your name, address and phone number to poetry@gracelajoy.com. Registration for the workshop is FREE, but guests must RSVP. 

For more information call 816-318-1388.