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How Traditional Publishing Works
Traditional Publishing Summer Boot Camp, Session 1
Registration Required
Tuesday
June
6
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Editor Ashley Hearn will provide an overview of how traditional publishing works, including the process from finishing a book draft to seeing the book on shelves. Learn what to expect from publishing.
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Digital Publishing, eBook Formatting & Conversion
Registration Required
Wednesday
June
7
10:30​am
Orlando Public Library
(Purple Room)
Event Categories: Basic Tech Skills; Authors, Books, Writing
Learn how to apply best practices and techniques to successfully convert a Microsoft Word manuscript into an eBook.
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Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.
The Fun Habit
Registration Required
Wednesday
June
7
4:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join us for an hour-long conversation with author, Dr. Mike Rucker, who will discuss his book, "the Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life."
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Alafaya Book Club
Registration Required
Thursday
June
8
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Alafaya)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
The Alafaya Book Club's June selection is "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante.
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Y Read: Read Aloud Book Club
No Registration Required
Saturday
June
10
2:00​pm
Southwest Branch
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud a book with others at Y Read Book Club, hosted by the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and the Southwest Library. Held at YMCA Conference Room. 18+
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Make Your Protagonist the Right Person for the Job
Writing Workshop
Registration Required
Sunday
June
11
1:00​pm
Online
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
You may have a great story, but do you have the right person telling it? Book editor and author Lorin Oberweger will teach you how to make your protagonist the driver of your story.
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OCLS Writer's Group
Registration Required
Sunday
June
11
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - EPD)
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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Southeast Book Club
River sing me home
No Registration Required
Monday
June
12
3:00​pm
Southeast Branch
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss, River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer.
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Virtual: Hiawassee Book Club
Registration Required
Monday
June
12
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Hiawassee)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
In June the Hiawassee Book Club will discuss Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo.
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Virtual Event: Southeast Book Club
River sing me home
Registration Required
Monday
June
12
7:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Southeast)
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southeast Book Club to discuss, River sing me home by Eleanor Shearer.
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