Writers' Corner

Upcoming Events

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Tuesday December 5 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Learn how characterization affects descriptions and interactions with the setting. Literary agent Laurie Dennison will discuss how to develop your character's voice when writing fiction.

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Friday December 8 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

If you've just finished a first draft or will soon, the next step is revision. Author, editor, and book coach Julie Artz will discuss processes and tips for revising your novel.

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Sunday December 10 1:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Internal conflict can forge emotional bonds with readers. Five authors of different genres will discuss how to use angst, fear, and reaction to trauma to make those vital connections with an audience.

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Sunday December 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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Monday December 11 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Author José Pablo Iriarte will clarify the difference between premise and story, share brainstorming techniques with this difference in mind, and show how to flesh those idea nuggets into story gold.

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Tuesday December 12 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Writers often have a lot of different ideas, but how do you choose which to dedicate time to next? Literary agent Sandra Proudman will discuss how to view the choice through a business lens.

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Crafting Compelling Narratives

presented by Florida SCBWI

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Saturday January 6 10:30am

West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

All genres benefit from strong narratives. Award-winning children’s book author, art lover and magic seeker Sophia Gholz shares techniques to help your reader follow the path of your story.

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Thursday January 11 7:00pm

Online (Virtual Room - EPD)

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Writing about trauma and taboo topics can be healing and important, but difficult. Essayist, novelist, and educator Sheree L. Greer will discuss how to navigate writing about these kinds of topics.

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Friday January 19 4:00pm

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Make 2024 the year you finish and publish a novel. The OCLS Writers Conference will provide the tools and knowledge you need to reach your writing and publishing goals. ocls.info/writersconference

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Saturday January 20 10:00am

Online

Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing

Make 2024 the year you finish and publish a novel. The OCLS Writers Conference will provide the tools and knowledge you need to reach your writing and publishing goals. ocls.info/writersconference

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