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
Orlando Public Library (Library Central - First Floor)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
A day-long celebration of books! Join us for a keynote from Brad Meltzer and talks from authors from all over the state. Registration is required to attend the keynote. ocls.org/obf for more info.
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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 ages 18 and up.
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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.
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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Content is king and knowing how to share it efficiently is the key to attracting visitors. NYT bestselling author Caridad Pineiro will discuss how to use social media and other online platforms.
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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss how to best prepare for a career as an author before landing the first book deal.
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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Without agency, a main character is nothing more than a story prop. Author Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to strengthen your characters' agency through goals and motivations.
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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
In this interactive workshop, Sheree Greer will discuss the realities of submitting work to journals, contests, and agents, and how to rejection as fuel to keep pursuing writing and publishing goals.
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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Authors Elle E. Ire and José Pablo Iriarte will discuss how to create realistic, well-rounded characters who resonate with readers.
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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to determine what descriptive style best fits your work. Learn to engage the senses and use word choice to control the tone of a scene.
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