Workshop: I’m Dyslexic And I Wrote A Book – And You Can Too!
At first glance, writing a book seems like a lot of work. To many people, it might even seem impossible.
Simon is dyslexic, so the thought of writing a book seemed like something they’d never be able to do. But in 2023, Simon published their first nonfiction book and now, they want to share with you some of the things they learned and how they made it manageable!
If you’re thinking about writing a nonfiction book – or if you think you might not be able to – this workshop will offer you a different, neurodivergent-friendly perspective on the whole process.
What’s the format of the event?
18:00-18:30 – Arrival and settle in
18:30-19:00 – Presentation with key takeaways
19:00-19:45 – Guided exercise where you can work on an idea for your nonfiction book or observe others working on theirs
19:45-20:00 – Q&A and ideas sharing
20:00-20:30 – Networking and event wind down
About our guest trainer
Simon Batchelar (They/Them) is a marketing mentor and author of Reframing Marketing: A 3-step Plan for Effective and Ethical Marketing. With 20 years’ experience running their own marketing agency, Simon has transformed over 400 small businesses.
Simon spent 10 years as a TV and commercial sound editor, working on Oscar and Bafta-winning programmes. As a Carbon Reduction Action Plan Facilitator, their vision is to empower small business leaders to build more resilient businesses and lead the transition to Net Zero.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Time: 18:00-20:30
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Location: PLATF9RM, Tower Point, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YR
Cost: £10 to Joyfully Different community members, £20 for non-members
Want to join this session for the member price and access more events for neurodivergent business owners and leaders for FREE? Sign up for monthly membership here and get your first month free.
Please note: This event aims to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants. We encourage attendees to embrace diversity, share experiences, and engage in constructive dialogue.
Venue Accessibility
Our event venue is PLATF9RM (pronounced ‘platform nine’) which is located on the fifth floor of Tower Point at the top of North Road in Brighton, next to the North Road Car Park Entrance and close to the junction with Queen’s Road.
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with a lift up the steps to the main entrance and elevators to the fifth floor. Find more accessibility info here.
About Joyfully Different
Our mission is to make business joyful for neurodivergent founders. We’re a non-profit business community and learning hub for neurodivergent business owners, leaders and future founders. We believe self-diagnosis is completely valid – we aim to support everyone who needs us.
Want to find out more about our mission and how to sign up as a member? Head on over to joyfullydifferent.co