Writers' Corner

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Places can have as much personality as people. New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to develop the character of your setting to deepen your fiction.

Southeast Branch (Children's Area)

Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Games & Activities

There is so much more to poetry than rhymes. Explore selections from the greats and try to recreate some of your own. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

A panel of five authors will discuss how to make your dialogue effective, realistic, and lively. Featuring authors Elle Ire, MB Austin, Meredith Doench, Virginia Black, and Riley Scott.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Author Shannon A. Thompson will discuss an approach to novel writing by breaking the process up into parts. Then, set realistic goals so you can stay on track to finish your book.

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.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Literary agent Sandra Proudman will discuss how to create a picture book with a main character who drives the story forward.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron was written to help people with artistic creative recovery. Author and screenwriter Jennie Jarvis will discuss lessons from the book to help with creative blocks.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Are you a plotter or a pantser or a hybrid of the two? Elle Ire and Jose Pablo Iriarte will explore the pros and cons of both methods and how to be successful at each.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Writing advice is not one-size-fits-all. Learn to decode writing advice to assess whether it’s applicable for you. Author and editor Alli Martin will discuss when to follow and when to ignore advice.

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Authors MB Austin, Meredith Doench, Cathy Pegau, Virginia Black, Riley Scott, and Elle E. Ire will discuss how to do first-hand research and integrate it into your fiction to lend it credibility.