Writers' Corner
Upcoming Events
Fractured Tales – Sifting Story Elements Together
presented by Florida SCBWI
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Award-winning author Lynne Marie will explore the art of fracturing tales and inspire writers of all genres to stitch story elements together for a well-told story that resonates but is fresh and new.
Learn more>Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Recommended for adults.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Mystery requires intrigue and misdirection. New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will show you how to plot a compelling mystery story.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Author and screenwriter Jennie Jarvis will discuss various strategies for the work you can do before the work begins, including outlining, idea development, setting a realistic writing schedule.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Literary agent Sandra Proudman will discuss how to create fantastic characters that readers will connect with.
Learn more>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.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
How do you start chapters? How do you end them? Author Shannon A. Thompson will discuss how you know those points are enough to keep the reader interested.
Learn more>Winter Garden Branch (Winter Garden - Technology Lab)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Recommended for adults.
Learn more>Online (Virtual Room - EPD)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Places can have as much personality as people. New York Times bestselling author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to develop the character of your setting to deepen your fiction.
Learn more>Southeast Branch (Children's Area)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Games & Activities
There is so much more to poetry than rhymes. Explore selections from the greats and try to recreate some of your own. Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
Learn more>Writers Corner Playlist on YouTube
Watch clips from past Writers Corner events and videos featuring tips from bestselling authors.