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

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Tuesday July 1 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Do you know the difference between magical realism and urban fantasy? Dark fantasy and horror? Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss different genres under the Science Fiction & Fantasy umbrella.

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Tuesday July 8 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will examine traditional publishing, self-publishing, and options in between. Learn what factors to consider when deciding on your publishing path.

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Writing With Color for Teens

Summer at Your Library

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Saturday July 12 10:30am

Windermere Branch

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Attend creative writing workshop as we incorporate a rainbow of color into our stories, characters, and worlds. Recommended for ages 13-18. Registration required.

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Saturday July 12 11:00am

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

A panel of authors will discuss how to write effective and interesting dialogue, whether it's external or internal.

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Sunday July 13 4:00pm

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.

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Tuesday July 15 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

How do you start chapters? How do you end them? Author Shannon A. Thompson will discuss how you know those points are enough to keep the reader interested.

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Saturday July 19 11:00am

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Author and filmmaker Jennie Jarvis will discuss how to increase your main character's internal conflict, making them feel more realistic and sympathetic to the reader.

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Sunday July 20 4:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Reading is one of the most powerful things you can do to increase your skill as a writer. Author and editor Lorin Oberweger will discuss how to get the most of your reading and level up your skills.

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What’s in the Bag?

The Narrative Power of Character Possessions

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Monday July 21 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Using writing prompts and exercises, author Sheree Greer will explore how the things a character owns, uses, and discards can be tools of characterization and narrative movement.

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Tuesday July 22 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

The synopsis can help you with every stage of writing and editing a novel. Literary Agent Anjanette Barr will discuss how to use it when outlining, when querying, and when writing back cover copy.

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