News & Events

BookSmart: A Free Publishing Workshop

Monday, December 9, 2024
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Virtual Event via Zoom

Workshop Description

• Do you have an idea for a book that you’ve been putting off because the publishing process seemed too complicated?
• Are you unsure of the next steps to get it published?
• Have you already published a book, but want to explore other publishing options for your next project?

Join us for our free workshop – learn how to create and publish a book of your own with help from a team of local experts that takes a personalized, hands-on approach.

Publisher Lynne Damianos will give an overview of the design process, cost considerations, and the various printing and distribution options available, from traditional press runs to print on demand.

Writer and editor Brett Peruzzi of Peruzzi Communications will discuss the editing and proofreading process, plus how to market your book using both traditional media publicity as well as social media.

Designer and Art Director Rob Levine of Levine Design will present ideas and tips about cover design, interior page layout, choice of fonts, and other design elements.

Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 508.494.8030

BookSmart: A Free Publishing Workshop

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Virtual Event via Zoom

Workshop Description

• Do you have an idea for a book that you’ve been putting off because the publishing process seemed too complicated?
• Are you unsure of the next steps to get it published?
• Have you already published a book, but want to explore other publishing options for your next project?

Join us for our free workshop – learn how to create and publish a book of your own with help from a team of local experts that takes a personalized, hands-on approach.

Publisher Lynne Damianos will give an overview of the design process, cost considerations, and the various printing and distribution options available, from traditional press runs to print on demand.

Writer and editor Brett Peruzzi of Peruzzi Communications will discuss the editing and proofreading process, plus how to market your book using both traditional media publicity as well as social media.

Designer and Art Director Rob Levine of Levine Design will present ideas and tips about cover design, interior page layout, choice of fonts, and other design elements.

Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 508.494.8030

BookSmart: A Free Publishing Workshop

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Virtual Event via Zoom

Workshop Description

• Do you have an idea for a book that you’ve been putting off because the publishing process seemed too complicated?
• Are you unsure of the next steps to get it published?
• Have you already published a book, but want to explore other publishing options for your next project?

Join us for our free workshop – learn how to create and publish a book of your own with help from a team of local experts that takes a personalized, hands-on approach.

Publisher Lynne Damianos will give an overview of the design process, cost considerations, and the various printing and distribution options available, from traditional press runs to print on demand.

Writer and editor Brett Peruzzi of Peruzzi Communications will discuss the editing and proofreading process, plus how to market your book using both traditional media publicity as well as social media.

Kyle Russell of Boston Web Group will present ideas on creating a website to promote your book and make sales easier.

Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 508.494.8030

Open House!

Friday, May 13, 2022 – 5 to 9 pm
Saturday, May 14, 2022 – 12 to 5 pm

Saxonville Mills
2 Central Street, #152
Framingham, MA 01701

Join us for Saxonville Mills Open Studios May 13-14, 2022: A look behind the Mills. Five of our authors will be there with their books for sale. Hear the stories behind them and get your book autographed. James Parr, Jan Drake, Diana Stelin, Paul LaCroix, and Janis Luedke.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Your Book Publishing Journey

Thursday, November 11, 2021
7:00 pm

Holliston Historical Society
547 Washington Street
Holliston, MA 01746

The Holliston Historical Society will host Local Author Bobby Blair & Publisher Lynne Damianos for a one-hour program titled “So You’d Like to Write a Book” on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th at 7 pm.

Blair, who penned several books this year, “A Holliston Call to Duty” and “A Holliston Oath to Support & Defend”, will speak about what motivated him to chronicle the military service of Holliston men and women from the Civil War to the present. Blair will share interesting facts he found while researching for his books.

Teaming up with Bobby will be Lynne Damianos of Damianos Publishing of Framingham, located in the Saxonville Mills. Damianos’ company provides editing/proofreading, book design, project management, printing in the USA, national distribution, marketing, consulting, and photography.

If you’ve ever had the inkling to become an author, this one-hour program might just help you along. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Refreshments will be served at the end of the program. Masks are optional.

For more information, contact [email protected].

New Books

James L. Parr and Kathy Kenney-Marshall

Did you miss the joint book signing with authors James L. Parr and Kathy Kenny-Marshall (both are third grade teachers at McCarthy Elementary School in Framingham) and illustrator Eva Burns? We have signed copies of their books  My Name is James and other poems for all ages and Crumbs from the Table of Life available for sale in our office. We will post information about future book signings as they are scheduled.