“I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY” WORKSHOPS

These free workshops will be presented by Dr. Jeff Miller at South County Library (6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke) and are offered at no charge. Registration is required, however, by calling 540-772-7507. Space is limited.

Part I: A Seminar for Writers

9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday January 12

Topics include: Identifying why you write and your strengths; Goals setting; Publishing in magazines and journals; Book publishing; Self-publishing vs. co-publishing vs. publisher controlled publishing; Tools of the trade; Developing your skills; Contacting publishers; Handling rejection; Financial reward

Part II: A Seminar for Speakers

9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday January 19

Topics include: Identifying why you want to speak and your strengths; Goal setting; Having something to say; How to use writing to launch your speaking career; Tools of the trade; Speaking venues-making contact; What not to do while speaking; Financial reward

Bio of Dr. K. Jeffrey Miller

Dr. K. Jeffrey Miller is a native of Shelby County, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1987. In 17 years of private practice Dr. Miller published more than 100 articles in 30 publications and wrote three books. Since retiring from private practice Dr. Miller has published two more books. He was a feature speaker for over a decade for Kats Management Services (now Integrity Management) in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Currently, Dr. Miller’s class Practical Assessment of the Patient, based on the text by the same name, is one of the most popular postgraduate courses in chiropractic. The seminar has been featured at over a dozen state conventions. Practical Assessment and Dr. Miller’s other seminars are also frequently sponsored by Anabolic Laboratories, Breakthrough Coaching, and other organizations.

In May of 2007 Dr. Miller accepted the Chairmanship of The Department of Clinical Sciences at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri. He left Cleveland in August of 2008 to become the Associate Director of Education for Foot Levelers Inc. in Roanoke, Virginia.

If you have questions about either of these events, please contact Darlene Smithwick at 540-777-8786 or dsmithwick@roanokecountyva.gov.

Submitted by Penny Lloyd