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

Monday March 9 7:00pm

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

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Monday March 16 7:00pm

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.

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Wednesday March 18 2:00pm

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.

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From the Stage to the Page

Acting and Theatre Exercises for Writers

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Saturday March 21 11:00am

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.

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Saturday March 21 4:30pm

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.

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Sunday March 22 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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Tuesday March 24 7:00pm

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.

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Sunday March 29 1:00pm

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!

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Monday March 30 7:00pm

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.

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Friday April 3 7:00pm

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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