LAKEPORT – On the occasion of his newly published book, “Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes and Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity,” Upper Lake author Hal Zina Bennett will lead a mini-workshop for writers on Friday, May 7.

The workshop will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Watershed Books in Lakeport.

Bennett is the author of more than 30 successful books, including two national bestsellers.

He also is a writing coach who has helped develop more than 200 successful books, including blockbusters by Dr. Phil McGraw of Oprah fame, Judith Orloff and Michael Samuels,MD.

Discover how to get and keep the creative juices flowing for whatever you dream of writing.

As a special treat, attendees will get a chance to pick a number and win a three-book package of Bennett's books, including “Write Starts,” “Write From Heart”and “Backland Graces,” each personally autographed, of course.

Refreshments will be served.

Watershed Books is located at 305 N. Main St., Lakeport, Calif.

For more information, call 707-263-5787.