Writers' Corner
Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, these quick and insightful videos offer practical advice to help you improve your writing skills, spark creativity, and overcome common challenges. Watch, learn, and take your writing to the next level!
Watch clips from past Writers Corner events and videos featuring tips from bestselling authors.
Upcoming Events
Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Program Area)
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
Literary agent Lee Melillo will discuss how to evaluate if an agent is the right fit for you, what to ask on the call, how to research agents, and how to choose between multiple offers.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Despite everyone's best efforts, some books that go out on submission never sell. We call this "dying on sub." Literary agent Anjanette Barr will discuss what to do when a book never gets picked up.
Learn more>Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication
Traditional Publishing Boot Camp
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss standard manuscript formatting for long-form fiction and nonfiction and describe the most common errors writers make and how to eliminate them.
Learn more>MasterClass Viewing: Salman Rushdie
Storytelling and Writing
Fairview Shores Branch (Fairview Shores - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Education & Learning
Learn from a viewing of Salman Rushdie's Storytelling and Writing MasterClass. Light refreshments will be provided. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and editor Alli Martin will introduce the best free or low-cost apps, websites, and tools to take your writing life to the next level.
Learn more>How to Write a Query Letter
Traditional Publishing Boot Camp
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
A query letter is required when submitting novels or long-form nonfiction to agents and publishers. Literary agent Eva Sclazo will discuss how to write an effective query letter.
Learn more>West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Earn community service hours by becoming involved in West Oaks’ teen literary and creative arts magazine. Ages 13-18. Registration required.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Are you interested in finding a more effective method of planning and using your writing time? Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how Time Blocking could bring your writing routine to the next level.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Paula Weiman will discuss how early career writers can network effectively and without crossing boundaries to boost their professional writing career.
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