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
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
The world of your story can also be a source of plot, stakes, conflict, characterization, and more. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss using your story world to make you stories richer.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn how to make your characters' dialogue interesting and natural from New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Albertson Room - Third Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Lauren Francis-Sharma and Writers Atelier to celebrate the launch of CASUALTIES OF TRUTH, from the author of BOOK OF THE LITTLE AXE and the critically acclaimed 'TIL THE WELL RUNS DRY.
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>The Truth About How Traditional Publishing Works
Traditional Publishing Bootcamp, Session 1
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Take a peek behind the pages! New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will give an overview of how the traditional publishing process and industry work (and how they don't).
Learn more>Finding the Plot in Your Premise
presented by Florida SCBWI
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Janice Hardy, award-winning author and founder of Fiction University, teaches techniques to test if your premise/idea will fill an entire novel. With hands-on exercises, so bring your laptop or pages.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Screenwriter and novelist Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to write great dialogue that both sounds good out loud and reads well on the page.
Learn more>Revising a Novel
Traditional Publishing Bootcamp, Session 2
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
If you've just finished a first draft or will soon, the next step is revision. Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss processes and tips for revising your novel.
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>Literary Agents and the Querying Process
Traditional Publishing Bootcamp, Session 3
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author Michael Mammay will discuss what literary agents do, who needs one, and how to find and choose one. Learn how to prepare, querying strategies, and what happens when an agent is interested.
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