Writers' Corner
Upcoming Events
Narrative Agency with literary agent Paula Weiman
First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style
Learn more>Worldbuilding with author Cass Morris
First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Want to write stories that delight with fright? Author Shannon A. Thompson will provide tips for writing stories that strike fear in the hearts of readers.
Learn more>Narrative Voice & Writing Style with editor Kristen Stieffel
First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn the skills you need to write a first draft this month. 10/1: Plotting & Pacing 10/8: Character Development 10/15: Narrative Agency 10/22: Worldbuilding 10/29: Narrative Voice & Writing Style
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary agent Anjanette Barr will break down tricky publishing contract terminology and share insight into what the industry considers to be standard contract language versus a red flag.
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>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>Managing the Muddy Middle
How to Keep Act II of Your Book from Sagging and Sinking
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss strategies and techniques for keeping the middle part of your novel tight and interesting to your readers.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary Agent Paula Weiman will discuss how to write fresh fairy tale adaptations across genres and age categories.
Learn more>7 Steps to a Successful Query Letter (MadLibs Edition)
presented by Florida SCBWI
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Literary Agent Saritza Hernandez as she engages writers with her unique process to assist them in creating great query letters to help hook an agent for their current and future projects.
Learn more>Writers Corner Playlist on YouTube
Watch clips from past Writers Corner events and videos featuring tips from bestselling authors.