Writers' Corner
Upcoming Events
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Keep readers turning the pages! Author Yvonne Ventresca will discuss how to maximize suspense with specific techniques such as raising the stakes, creating cliffhangers, and using time constraints.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and editor Swati Hegde will reveal psychologically proven tips to build a rejection-proof mindset, so querying authors can learn how to persevere, take rejection in their stride, and keep going
Learn more>Teen Volunteering
Southeast Teen Zine: Terracotta Times
Southeast Branch (Southeast - Ask at Desk)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Community & Citizenship; Education & Learning
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in Southeast's teen literary and creative arts magazine. Ages 13-18.
Learn more>The Writing Life
Tips and Techniques for Managing Life as a Working Writer
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss navigating the writing life, including setting up a schedule, when (if) to quit your day job, navigating writer's block, and more!
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary agent Daniel Cramer will highlight signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome, its impact on creative individuals, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character's motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.
Learn more>Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Attend an hour-long workshop with local writers as we brainstorm ideas, discuss writing methods, and give constructive feedback. Submissions must be sent ahead of time. Recommended for adults.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Many writers develop muscle pain and joint stiffness after sessions at the keyboard. Learn how to take breaks to stretch and move your body with author and yoga teacher Deana Lisenby.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will discuss what Hollywood readers are looking for when they are buying scripts or licensing novel adaptations.
Learn more>Writers Corner Playlist on YouTube
Watch clips from past Writers Corner events and videos featuring tips from bestselling authors.
