At this time, we're offering online classes and virtual events while our locations are limited to essential services.
Saturday
January
30
10:00am
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Obtain the tools and knowledge needed to reach your writing and publishing goals this year. Authors and publishing professionals will teach workshops on a range of topics. ocls.info/writersconference
Learn more > Saturday
February
6
2:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Receiving feedback is vital to a successful career as a writer. Author Kritika H. Rao will discuss what to do when you receive differing feedback and how to keep the core of your story as you revise.
Learn more > Tuesday
February
16
7:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
You've written one book that is ready to go; what's next? Author Brandon Goode will discuss choosing and writing your next project and what you should be doing while you're waiting for the next step.
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February
20
2:00pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Editor Allison Lane will share how to develop a compelling book proposal, the required element to submitting your book to literary agents and publishers. All genres are welcome.
Learn more > Tuesday
March
2
6:30pm
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Creating emotional resonance with characters generates reader engagement and keeps readers turning the page. Author David Slayton will teach techniques for connecting emotions to characters & readers.
Learn more > Tuesday
March
9
6:30pm
Event Category:
Authors, Books, Writing
Author Tracy C. Gold will discuss different kinds of picture books, the current picture book market, a creativity-boosting exercise and tips for after you've written a few picture books.
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