Writers' Corner

Upcoming Events

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Sunday October 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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Narrative Agency with literary agent Paula Weiman

First-Draft Fall Writing Workshop Series

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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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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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Writers Corner Playlist on YouTube

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