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Tips (and Traps) for Writing Dialogue
Tips (and Traps) for Writing Dialogue
This event is held in - person or online through Zoom. Details regarding the Zoom call will be given out on registration. Registration requires a paid tuition. Writing dialogue is […]
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Ohio’s Historic Haunts – Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State
Ohio’s Historic Haunts – Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State
Join Jim Willis to hear historic tales of the paranormal in Ohio
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Quill and Ink Writers
Quill and Ink Writers
Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you! Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
Write Ghost Stories with Thurber House (for kids)
Write Ghost Stories with Thurber House (for kids)
Are you a school aged kid who likes to write stories? Its almost Halloween - the perfect time to write a scary story! Spend the afternoon with fellow writers and […]
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UAPL Speculative Fictional Writers Group
UAPL Speculative Fictional Writers Group
Registration required: https://ualibrary.libnet.info/event/10607548 Find inspiration, accountability, and an opportunity to develop your creative writing skills at this monthly fantasy & science fiction writers’ group. If you want more information about the […]
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Making Comics with Thurber House
Making Comics with Thurber House
Local cartoonist Carl Lucas will teach the basics of setting up and drawing a comic. No drawing experience necessary. Grades 4 to 6. Registration required.
Adventure Authors
Adventure Authors
Create an adventure with us every Monday in November from 3:30-4:30! Kids, ages 8-13, bring your adventurous ideas to life by working together to come up with a story! Each […]
Thurber House: World-Building in Fantasy and Sci-Fi – Part Two: Writing
Thurber House: World-Building in Fantasy and Sci-Fi – Part Two: Writing
This workshop will build on what participants learned during the first session by giving time and supportive guidance to write and further develop their original fantasy and sci-fi worlds. Registration […]
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The Future is Now! – Youth Sci fi Writing Workshop (Ages 8+)
The Future is Now! – Youth Sci fi Writing Workshop (Ages 8+)
The Bexley Public Library celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and we are excited about what the next 100 years will look like! What do YOU think Bexley Public Library, […]
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Quill and Ink Writers
Quill and Ink Writers
Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you! Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
Author Talk – S.R. Crickard
Author Talk – S.R. Crickard
The author will share an excerpt from her forthcoming novel, Misshelved Magic, and give away one free copy after the reading.
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Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Teen Creative Writing Program is back for Fall 2024. Writers age 13-18 are invited to join us for workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir. Great snacks, free notebooks and cool […]
Firepit Writers Workshop
Firepit Writers Workshop
Inspired by Philadelphia's Backyard Writers Workshop, the Firepit Writers Workshop is a monthly meetup of fiction writers looking to share their work and receive constructive feedback from their peers. The […]
Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous
Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County this fall, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative writing […]
Village Poetry Open Mic
Village Poetry Open Mic
Village Poetry Open Mic is a free monthly open mic hosted at Two Dollar Radio HQ. We're here to celebrate and nurture Columbus' diverse and unmatched poetry scene. Hosted by Nathan […]
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PAL Event – Managing Author-Agent Relationships with Jem Chambers-Black
PAL Event – Managing Author-Agent Relationships with Jem Chambers-Black
Special PAL Event: Managing Author-Agent Relationships (This event is FREE and open to ALL premium members) Join us for an informative discussion with renowned Literary Agent, Jem Chambers-Black, as we […]
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November 9th Chapter Meeting 2-4 PM(PT): Strategies for “Selling” your Work to an Agent with Mary Cummings, Founder, Great River Literary
November 9th Chapter Meeting 2-4 PM(PT): Strategies for “Selling” your Work to an Agent with Mary Cummings, Founder, Great River Literary
Out of eagerness to see their book sold to a publisher, sometimes writers and illustrators do not think about the fact that their project first needs to be “sold” to […]
Write – In: A Time and Place to Write
Write – In: A Time and Place to Write
Join us for dedicated writing time to work on your project, sparked by prompts, sharing, and conversation with fellow writers. Registration is required. Take a few hours out of your […]
Young Writers’ Club
Young Writers’ Club
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month alongside fellow young writers at the library! Put pencil to paper and develop characters, chart plotlines, and exercise your imagination.
Author Visit: Sweet Fire Stories
Author Visit: Sweet Fire Stories
J.P. Mitchell, author of the picture book Sweet Fire, will lead an interactive program filled with music and movement. Intended for ages 6-11, older family members are encouraged to participate. Books […]
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From Idea to Pitching a Graphic Novel Proposal: How to Put Together A Great Presentation
From Idea to Pitching a Graphic Novel Proposal: How to Put Together A Great Presentation
Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 to 9:00pm Do you have ideas for a graphic novel story? Do you wonder how to pitch your dream project to an agent or a publisher? […]
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Adventure Authors
Adventure Authors
Create an adventure with us every Monday in November from 3:30-4:30! Kids, ages 8-13, bring your adventurous ideas to life by working together to come up with a story! Each […]
Lecture by Leila Philip, ‘Beavers: Beacons of Hope’
Lecture by Leila Philip, ‘Beavers: Beacons of Hope’
Leila Philip’s critically acclaimed 2022 book Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America, now a New York Times bestseller, explores these curious creatures and the humans who are learning from them. These […]
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Who, What, When, How: Looking Ahead to the “Call” for Ohio’s Next Poet Laureate
Who, What, When, How: Looking Ahead to the “Call” for Ohio’s Next Poet Laureate
Registration Required! Ohio’s current poet laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour is inviting one and all to “come pick her brain” concerning her experiences in service to Ohio, its poets and poetry, in […]
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Quill and Ink Writers
Quill and Ink Writers
Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you! Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family
Autobiography and Memoir: Writing About Life and Family is a course for adult writers who want to compose and share personal lived experiences and family stories. Each session, you’ll generate […]
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Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Teen Creative Writing Program is back for Fall 2024. Writers age 13-18 are invited to join us for workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir. Great snacks, free notebooks and cool […]
BOOK LAUNCH: Darren Demaree
BOOK LAUNCH: Darren Demaree
Join us as Columbus poet and librarian Darren Demaree releases his newest book of poetry, So Much More. Darren will be joined by Kari Gunter-Seymour & Travis Chi Wing Lau. […]
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Reading with Ava Winter: Visiting Writer in Poetry
Reading with Ava Winter: Visiting Writer in Poetry
Please join the Department of English Visiting Writers Series for a reading and Q&A with alumni and poet, Ava Winter. Ava Nathaniel Winter is the author of Transgenesis (Milkweed Editions 2024), which won […]
BOOK RELEASE: Scott Woods
BOOK RELEASE: Scott Woods
Join us as we celebrate the release of Black Night Is Falling, the newest book by celebrated Columbus poet and librarian Scott Woods. Scott will be joined on stage by […]
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Central Ohio Fiction Writers November Meeting
Central Ohio Fiction Writers November Meeting
Self-Care for the Creative Soul: How to Create a Mindfulness Practice to Support Your Writer Self In Person or Zoom! If you’ve ever dreaded facing the page, struggled with critical […]
November 16, 2024 Author Intensive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (PT): Editing Tips Every Author Should Know (Using First Pages from the Attendees) with Wendy Loggia, VP/Publisher Delacorte Press
November 16, 2024 Author Intensive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (PT): Editing Tips Every Author Should Know (Using First Pages from the Attendees) with Wendy Loggia, VP/Publisher Delacorte Press
We apologize for any confusion, but this event is not free for any membership type. Click on Register for Event, then scroll down to Booking Information and choose the ticket […]
Scholar-in-Residence Fall 2024 Presentation with Danielle Sunshine
Scholar-in-Residence Fall 2024 Presentation with Danielle Sunshine
Let’s Talk About the Writing Process: Ways of Writing for Every Writer There are many ways to write. Some say that every writer has a different process. (Others argue that […]
Plain City Writing Group
Plain City Writing Group
Join us for a discussion about showing vs. telling, followed by writing time. The Plain City Writing Group is a writing workshop for teen and adult writers of all […]
Meet the Authors: Yenni Fur & Banunu
Meet the Authors: Yenni Fur & Banunu
Meet local manga author/artist duo Yenni Fer and Banunu! They will be signing copies of their books "Remote Angel (1&2)" and "This Is My Exodus (1&2)" while chatting with shoppers.
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Share Your Thanks – Send a Postcard to Your Favorite Author or Character
All week of November 18th-23rd we will celebrate giving thanks in the Kid's department. You'll be able to obtain a postcard and supplies to decorate your very own postcard and […]
Launch Party for “The City and its Uncertain Walls”
We are excited to be one of nine bookstores nationwide hosting a midnight release party for bestselling author Haruki Murakami’s new novel, ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls.’ The party […]
Adventure Authors
Adventure Authors
Create an adventure with us every Monday in November from 3:30-4:30! Kids, ages 8-13, bring your adventurous ideas to life by working together to come up with a story! Each […]
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Poetry Discussion & Open Mic
Poetry Discussion & Open Mic
Share your work with members of the Westerville Poetry Group and discover ways others are writing and publishing poetry. Following an open discussion, you are invited to present your own […]
Author Visit: Margaret Peterson Haddix – Presented in partnership with Cover to Cover Books
Author Visit: Margaret Peterson Haddix – Presented in partnership with Cover to Cover Books
Children and teen author Margaret Peterson Haddix will talk about her newest book, The stolen Key. Presented in partnership with Cover to Cover Books Registration opens on Tuesday, November 5 […]
READING: Jessica Nirvana Ram
READING: Jessica Nirvana Ram
Join us as we celebrate Jessica Nirvana Ram and her new book, Earthly Gods. Earthly Gods is a collection written by an Indo-Guyanese, first generation, daughter of immigrants who is grappling […]
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Quill and Ink Writers
Quill and Ink Writers
Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you! Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
Alumni Career Panel: Technical and UX Writing Edition
Alumni Career Panel: Technical and UX Writing Edition
The Department of English is pleased to host a virtual alumni panel focused on writing careers. For this panel, we'll be talking with Katherine Abram, Technical Writing Manager at Forge […]
Book Launch: Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans by Corinne Sugino
Book Launch: Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans by Corinne Sugino
Join us for a presentation and celebration of Dr. Corinne Sugino’s new book, Making the Human: Race, Allegory, and Asian Americans. Refreshments will be served. Corinne Sugino is an Assistant Professor in the […]
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Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Teen Creative Writing Program is back for Fall 2024. Writers age 13-18 are invited to join us for workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir. Great snacks, free notebooks and cool […]
Authors Anonymouse
Authors Anonymouse
Authors Anonymous meetup continues at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County this fall, welcoming all writers age 18+ to join us twice a month for creative writing […]
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Maurice Clarett and Bob Eckhart Author Visit – How my life Started When My Football Career Ended
Maurice Clarett and Bob Eckhart Author Visit – How my life Started When My Football Career Ended
Kickoff the OSU vs Xichigan rivalry week by joining former OSU star running back Maurice Clarett at the Bexley Public Library. Maurice will discuss his book One and Done: How My […]
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Adventure Authors
Adventure Authors
Create an adventure with us every Monday in November from 3:30-4:30! Kids, ages 8-13, bring your adventurous ideas to life by working together to come up with a story! Each […]
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2 events,
Quill and Ink Writers
Quill and Ink Writers
Love to create stories, poetry, or graphic novels? Always imagining up characters and epic tales? This is the group for you! Bring your project with you to brainstorm ideas, meet […]
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Calling all young writers, age 13-18! Join the Teen Writing Program at our Main Library in Mount Vernon for fun writing activities in poetry and prose on Wednesdays (June 12, […]
1 event,
Teen Writing Program
Teen Writing Program
Teen Creative Writing Program is back for Fall 2024. Writers age 13-18 are invited to join us for workshops in fiction, poetry, and memoir. Great snacks, free notebooks and cool […]
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Meet the Author: Roxanne Sums
Meet the Author: Roxanne Sums
Local children's author Roxanne Sams will be in the bookstore to promote and sign copies of her numerous children's books, from picture books to middle-grade novels. Bring the kids so […]