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At this time, the majority of our events and programs are virtual. Occasionally, we may host some in-person events that take place outdoors. Please read event descriptions carefully before registering. Services at all locations are limited to grab-and-go for materials or three hours of computer use.

Virtual Event: Publicity Tips for Authors
Registration Required
Tuesday
September
28
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and publicist Laura Stegman (Summer of L.U.C.K.) will discuss how to write effective author bios, developing press materials, how to catch the interest of media, and more.
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Virtual Event: Southwest Book Club:
Talking to Strangers
Registration Required
Tuesday
September
28
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southwest)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join Southwest Book Club to discuss Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell. Tools and strategies to better make sense of strangers. 18+
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Virtual Event: Winter Garden Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday
September
30
6:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Winter Garden)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as we discuss The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
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Virtual Event: Mistakes New Fiction Writers Make
Registration Required
Thursday
September
30
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Author Kerry Evelyn will help you identify and prevent common mistakes and bad habits that make your writing weaker. Printable included.
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Virtual Event: Finance Basics for Creatives
Earning, Investing, and Taxes
Registration Required
Saturday
October
2
3:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join SFF author George Jreije for a discussion on finances that will include building income streams, book deals, investing for the future, and the inevitable taxes that come with all of that!
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Virtual Event: Writing Neurodivergent Characters
A Beginner's Guide
Registration Required
Tuesday
October
5
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Learn how to include well-developed neurodivergent characters in your stories from writer and editor Jennie Komp.
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Virtual Event: Finance Basics for Creatives
Earning, Investing, and Taxes
Registration Required
Saturday
October
9
11:00​am
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join SFF author George Jreije for a discussion on finances that will include building income streams, book deals, investing for the future, and the inevitable taxes that come with all of that!
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Virtual Event: Discussion of the Hugo Finalists
presented by The Orlando Area Science Fiction Society
Registration Required
Saturday
October
9
1:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
The Hugo Awards are given for excellence in the science fiction and fantasy field. Join the Orlando Area Science Fiction Society (OASFiS) for a discussion of the Hugo finalists in several categories.
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Virtual Event: OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
October
10
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: 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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Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club
Registration Required
Monday
October
11
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us to discuss this month's book selection, The Lowland, A novel, by Jhumpa Lahiri.
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