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
Aspiring novelists often pitch agents or editors at conferences. Learn best practices to make your pitch stand out from book coach and Executive Director of ThrillerFest, Samantha Skal.
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Author and book coach Julie Artz will discuss how to craft powerful, emotionally resonant scenes by mastering their structure, purpose, and common pitfalls.
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Literary agent Paula Weiman will discuss how you can figure out which literary agents would be a good fit for you, how to research them, and what to look for.
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Professional editor Alli Martin will cover basic and advanced tips for how to take your self-editing to the next level. Learn the difference between objective and subjective edits, and more!
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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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Authors José Pablo Iriarte and Elle E. Ire will discuss all the unexpected details that might surprise you about the traditional publishing experience.
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A satisfying ending is a crucial, but overlooked element of great fiction. Author and editor Kristen Stieffel will discuss how to avoid the most common errors and satisfy your readers.
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Writing Club
Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Bring your laptops, journals and writing utensils and enjoy a quiet writing space. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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Learn to express yourself by exploring different poetic techniques, forms, and themes. For seniors (other adults welcome!). Registration required.
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Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Do you have an excellent idea for a film but aren’t sure how to sell it? Join Telly-Award-winning filmmaker Jennie Jarvis as she guides you through the process of pitching your screenplay.
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