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Monday
June
12
3:00pm
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss, River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer.
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June
12
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - Hiawassee)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
In June the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo.
Learn more > Monday
June
12
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss, River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer.
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Literary Agents and the Querying Process
Registration Required
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 2
Tuesday
June
13
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Author Michael Mammay will discuss what literary agents do, who needs one, and how to find and choose one. Learn how to prepare, querying strategies, and what happens when an agent is interested.
Learn more > Wednesday
June
14
3:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. Recommended for ages 8-12.
Learn more > Thursday
June
15
2:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Enjoy an hour-long conversation with New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck.
Learn more > Thursday
June
15
2:00pm
(Melrose Rehearsal Space)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Writing a script? Strong characters are the foundation of a good story. Join us in building characters using methods brought out in class! Presented by Melrose Video and Performing Arts instructors.
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June
17
2:00pm
(Windermere - Ask at Desk)
Library puzzle master, Mr. Lemonfellow, invites you to the breakout game of the year. Can you and your friends follow the leads to unleash the long overdue library legends? Recommended for ages 9-12.
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June
17
2:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others at Y Read Book Club, hosted by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. Held at YMCA Conference Room. 18+
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How to Write a Query Letter
Registration Required
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 3
Tuesday
June
20
7:00pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
A query letter is necessary when searching for a literary agent or publisher. Literary Agent Sam Farkas will discuss how to write an effective query letter, including a discussion about comp titles.
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