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
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.
Learn more>Writing With Color for Teens
Summer at Your Library
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.
Learn more>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.
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.
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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.
Learn more>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.
Learn more>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.
Learn more>What’s in the Bag?
The Narrative Power of Character Possessions
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.
Learn more>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.
Learn more>Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Program Area)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
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 adults.
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