Orlando Public Library (Library Central – First Floor)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Connect in-person with Orlando-area literary organizations. Learn what they do, the resources available to local writers, and how you can get more involved in our local literary community.

Melrose Center (Melrose Classroom – Second Floor)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; Music, Movies, Live Performances

Create an account in a free script writing software and use a prompt to practice writing in proper screenplay format.

Online (Virtual Room – EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

How do you go from idea to story? Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss how to mine your idea to discover the character’s motivation, obstacles, and secrets to create a story.

Online (Virtual Room – EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

In this workshop, Sheree Greer challenges writers to think beyond conflict as the core of story by developing a broader, more nuanced view of what moves plot and characters forward in narrative work.

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

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.

Online (Virtual Room – EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Your characters’ goals and motivations are the nervous system of your novel, the part that connects plot to character. Editor & book coach Susan DeFreitas will discuss how to weave them into your book

Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden – Technology Lab)

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.

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

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.