"The Writer's Cocoon" was birthed in early 2005 as a result of a request from Dama Riles, visionary of God's Butterflies Ministries, to have Kendra Norman-Bellamy come and facilitate a workshop for aspiring women writers. The event took place on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Atlanta, Georgia. The class was highly successful and it left the attendees full, but wanting more.

A few weeks after that initial workshop, Kendra was inspired to make "The Writer's Cocoon" a regularly offered workshop. It is a power-packed, informative four-hour learning experience for aspiring and newly published authors of all genders and genres. Through it, Kendra shares information on gaining inspiration for a story, steps to writing a bestseller, how to market and promote effectively as well as pointers to assist writers in learning the ins and outs of the publishing industry.

The Writer's Cocoon has become an eminent part of KNB Publications, LLC and has expanded to include the following two specialized seminar formats:

>>> "The Ins & Outs of Understanding the Writing Process": an exhaustive workshop geared toward writers of all genres and in any stage of their craft and career. The I.O.U. Writing Process seminar is a 4-part clinic set in place to take writers, whatever phase they are in, to the next level. This class covers everything from character development and creating scenes to how to publish, promote and market successfully.

>>>"Success as a Christian Writer": a comprehensive workshop specific to those who currently or aspire to write in the genres Christian/Inspirational fiction and/or nonfiction. Learn or learn more about the process of writing, marketing, and selling inspirational, captivating, dramatic and/or romantic novels and ministerial tools geared toward readers of Christian literature.

What Attendees of the Most Recent Workshop Said...

WORKSHOP DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2008

LOCATION: Atlanta Botanical Gardens

CITY/STATE: Atlanta, GA

"The [workshop] hours just breezed by! Kendra talked about many things in writing and publishing that I needed to hear."

-- Roishina Clay Henderson

"Excellent. Very informative."

-- Maseyree Mitchell

"The workshop very much met my expectations. It was very inspiring! All upcoming writers would benefit from [The Writer's Cocoon]."

-- Lily L. Ratliff

"Excellent PLUS!"

-- Beth "The Diva" Goodman

"The Writer's Cocoon exceeded my expectations and I will recommend it to everyone I know. Excellent facilitation!

-- Tanisha

"EXCELLENT!!"

-- Carla Morgan

"This workshop far exceeded all my expecations. Kendra held my attention the entire time and beyond. It was very informative. I will recommend this to everyone I talk to about books, etc.."

-- Antranette Johnson

"Kendra did an exceptional job."

-- Stephanie Graham

"I'm not sure what I came here expecting, but I don't think I could have gone anywhere else and left with the wealth of information I received today from The Writer's Cocoon. I know God sent me to Kendra's workshop. I'm leaving here feeling spiritually uplifted and mentally motivated to shake off the procrastination and get started on my book!

-- Anonymous

Five thumbs up!! Everything about this workshop was wonderful. Kendra is a great woman with a warm and welcoming personality. I wouldn't have expected that from such a successful author. The workshop location was good, the fellowship with other authors was wonderful and the food provided was tasty. She should make this an all-day event (hint-hint)!!

-- Anonymous

Upcoming "Writer's Cocoon" Workshops:

Saturday, January 31, 2009

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

***ONLY 20 SEATS AVAILABLE!

The Sycamore Grill

5329 Mimosa Drive

Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(located in Historic Stone Mountain Village)

Only $50.00 per person

Includes all workshop material and

hot brunch from restaurant's menu!