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
Love Pinterest, vibes, and storytelling? Author Shannon A. Thompson will show you how to use visual inspiration–like moodboards & collages–to tie your story together so it feels seamless and immersive
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Steampunk, cyberpunk, solarpunk, what's with all these punk genres? Author and editor Alli Martin will explain what makes a genre "punk" and how to navigate and write various punk subgenres.
Learn more>Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn to express yourself by exploring different poetic techniques, forms, and themes. For seniors (other adults welcome!). Registration required.
Learn more>From the Stage to the Page
Acting and Theatre Exercises for Writers
Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author, director, and acting coach Ginny Myers Sain will discuss acting exercises writers can apply to their writing to bring their scenes to life.
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.
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.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary agent Paula Weiman will present a checklist to make the first ten pages of your novel as good as it can be before sending it out to agents and editors.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Are you having trouble sticking to your writing routine? Join author Jennie Jarvis for a workshop designed to help you trick yourself into getting the draft done!
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary agent Anjanette Barr will discuss how to decide which writing contests are worth it, how to avoid scams, and how to get what you need out of these contests.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and Editor Lorin Oberweger will take you through techniques to help you create a rich emotional experience for your reader.
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