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NSU Alvin Sherman Library Writing Workshops

A guide to the Alvin Sherman Library's free adult virtual writing workshops and online resources.

Act like a Writer, Think like an Editor: Getting Your Work in Top Shape with Christine Pride (Online)

So you want to write a book and get published. In this 2-hour course, author and long-time publishing insider Christine Pride explores practical and critical questions that every writer who has a drea…

Date:
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

From Manuscript to Bestseller: Unleashing Your Publishing Potential with Dr. Shelly Cameron (Online)

Are you a writer with a story burning to be told, but feeling overwhelmed by the traditional publishing maze?   Join us for an electrifying workshop that will transform your publishing dreams from wi…

Date:
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

How to Find a Literary Agent with Samantha Fabien (Online)

Do you know what to ask on an offer call? Join literary agent Samantha Fabien as she guides writers through frequently asked questions about querying and what to ask on an offer call. You will learn…

Date:
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Writing Short Fiction…Tips from the Pros with Diane A.S. Stuckart (Online)

There’s more than length to think about when writing short fiction. Learn from the experts the tricks, tips, and techniques for crafting saleable short stories no matter your genre. Includes examples …

Date:
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Chatting with ChatGPT for Writers with Jaimie Engle

    Writers.... learn how to use AI, like ChatGPT and Copilot to help with research and writing by teaching how to properly prompt the AI, organize your books, and edit, with award-winning novelis…

Date:
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Engage on Every Page: 10 Ways to Keep Readers Riveted with Dorian Cirrone (Online)

One thing you don't want readers to do is set your book down after reading a couple of pages. Even if they can't finish your short story, novel, or memoir in one sitting, you want readers to look fo…

Date:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Book Clubs Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

How to Start Freelancing with Dana Miranda (Online)

Freelancing offers a different way to approach work that gives you autonomy, flexibility and access to opportunities traditional jobs don’t offer. In this session, you learn the exact steps to set y…

Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Ethical Uses of AI for Writers with Neil Plakcy )Online)

The field of artificial intelligence is changing dramatically almost from week to week as new tools are released and new concerns arise. How can writers benefit from these tools while maintaining in…

Date:
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Writing Comics and Novels with Alex Segura (Online)

  Join us to learn about bestselling and award-winning author Alex Segura’s journey as a writer. Alex will share his experiences writing novels and comic books, publishing them, and finding his aud…

Date:
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Self-Publishing Made Simple: Your Roadmap to Success with Nancy J. Cohen (Online)

Description: Do you want to take charge of your writing career and indie publish your work? Perhaps you have a novel that doesn’t quite fit genre guidelines or a personal project you’d prefer to pub…

Date:
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

How to Create Interesting Characters with Alison McMahan (Online)

What is the secret to creating characters with traits that your readers will never forget? How do you translate those unforgettable traits into unforgettable dialogue?  How do you match characters t…

Date:
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

What the Heck is a Hook with Joyce Sweeney (Online)

Once I became an agent, I found that a lot of writers were just missing the mark on getting published. They could get a lot of compliments but not quite get the sale. Their reaction was to work on cra…

Date:
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Know Your Protagonist and Villain Before You Write with Charles Todd (Online)

    Even in Sci-Fi or any other genre there is a protagonist and villain. The villain can be a catastrophe on any outside force and not a single person. The same is true with the protagonist, hero…

Date:
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Unlock the Power of Your Story with Laurie B. Friedman (Online)

Everyone has a story worth telling—what’s yours? In this engaging and supportive workshop, you will learn how to shape your memories, experiences, and life story into a compelling memoir. We will expl…

Date:
Saturday, Aug 2, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing