Summer Writing Workshops & Classes

Keep your writing on track this summer with our free writing workshops and classes. Whether you're new to writing or a seasoned author, the library has a class for you. No registration required. 

June Schedule

• 6/6: Breadcrumbing to Build Suspense, opens a new window — Join award-winning author of speculative fiction Jalyn Renae Fiske for a free writing class on the art of creating suspense in your stories.
• 6/10: Write Club, opens a new window — This forum of local writers meets monthly to discuss the writing process, publishing process, and to hear and critique each other's work.
• 6/13: Scams and Scoundrels, opens a new window — Scams target everyone, even writers. Learn how to identify predatory practices—artificial intelligence, unsolicited emails, Hollywood calling, fake literary agents, vanity presses—and how to protect yourself.
• 6/20: Essential Tools for Powerful Storytelling, opens a new window — Join Jan Sikes, a multi-award-winning author, in this workshop where you'll learn how to craft writing that draws readers into the story through vivid detail, clear perspective, and dynamic storytelling techniques.

July Schedule

• 7/8: Write Club, opens a new window — This forum of local writers meets monthly to discuss the writing process, publishing process, and to hear and critique each other's work.
• 7/28: Self-Publishing 101, opens a new window — Join local author Jessica Harden as she goes step-by-step on how to self-publish a novel.

August Schedule

• 8/12: Write Club, opens a new window — This forum of local writers meets monthly to discuss the writing process, publishing process, and to hear and critique each other's work.
• 8/23: Plotting a Novel Workshop, opens a new window — Presented by Write On! Learning, participants will explore the architecture of storytelling through the lens of the three-act structure, examining how plot, pacing, and conflict shape a compelling novel across genres. 
• 8/30: How to Publish Your Graphic Novel, opens a new window — Author Malik Bullock discusses the steps he took to write, illustrate, and publish his first book at the age of 20. In this class he'll cover the writing process for manga and graphic novels, editing and revision options, steps to take before publishing, and types of publishing available. 

Gale Online Courses Available All Year Round

Gale Online Courses, opens a new window are six-week instructor-led online courses available with your library card. 

• Beginning Writer's Workshop, opens a new window — This course will help improve your writing skills and discover new ways to stretch your creative muscles.
• Write Fiction Like a Pro, opens a new window — Learn how to use story outlines like a professional writer with lessons developed by a published author.
• Introduction to Screenwriting, opens a new window — Learn everything you need to know to write a great script, from structure, character creation, and dialogue to marketing and selling your screenplay.
• Advanced Fiction Writing, opens a new window — Explore advanced fiction writing techniques with a published novelist.
• Writing for Children, opens a new window — Published children's author shows you how to touch the hearts of children by creating books for them.
• Romance Writing, opens a new window — Master the tools and techniques needed to hone your craft as a successful romance novelist. 
• The Keys to Effective Editing, opens a new window — This course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction.
• Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers, opens a new window — Banish writer's block forever with these tricks from the published writer's toolbox.
• Writing the Fantasy Novel, opens a new window — This is the perfect course for anyone who's ever thought about becoming a fantasy fiction writer.
• Mystery Writing, opens a new window — Using vivid examples from bestselling mystery novels, this course will teach you the techniques you need to become a successful author.
• Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book, opens a new window — Become a professional author or advance your career by learning to write, edit, and publish nonfiction books of all types.
• Writing Young Adult Fiction, opens a new window — Develop your own young adult novel and learn how to break into one of today's hottest publishing markets.
• Beginner's Guide to Getting Published, opens a new window — Published writer shows you how to give yourself the credibility you need to get your books and articles published.