Writers' Corner

Upcoming Events

Narrative Agency with literary agent Paula Weiman

First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Registration Required
Tuesday October 15 7:00pm

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

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Worldbuilding with author Cass Morris

First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Registration Required
Tuesday October 22 7:00pm

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

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Registration Required
Thursday October 24 7:00pm

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.

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Narrative Voice & Writing Style with editor Kristen Stieffel

First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

Registration Required
Tuesday October 29 7:00pm

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

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Sunday November 3 4:00pm

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.

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Teen Volunteering

Southeast Teen Zine: Terracotta Times

No Registration Required
Wednesday November 6 3:00pm

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.

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Registration Required
Sunday November 10 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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Managing the Muddy Middle

How to Keep Act II of Your Book from Sagging and Sinking

Registration Required
Monday November 11 7:00pm

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.

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Registration Required
Tuesday November 12 7:00pm

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.

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Registration Required
Saturday November 16 10:30am

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.

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Writers Corner Playlist on YouTube

Watch clips from past Writers Corner events and videos featuring tips from bestselling authors.