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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.

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

Ask Me Anything with Rochelle B. Weinstein (Online)

Join us for a chance to speak candidly with a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author as she discusses her publishing journey. Ask the questions you've always wanted to know about storytelling, being …

Date:
Saturday, Jul 19, 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

Building Author Visibility with Rochelle B. Weinstein (Online)

Learn from a USA Today Bestselling author how to promote your work in an over-crowded market. Discover tips and strategies to build your audience and connect with readers and bloggers.   ROCHELLE B. …

Date:
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
In-Person Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Poetry 101: A Brief Introduction to Writing Poetry with Alexandra Alessandri

 "A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness."--Robert Frost. In this introduction to poetry, Alexandra will introduce attendees to the art and craft of wr…

Date:
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing

Claiming Your Story - How to Journal to Write the Book of Your Heart with Vanessa Riley

Journaling serves as a private space for writers to explore ideas, confront fears, and experiment with new concepts. It fosters self-discovery and creative expression, helping writers connect deeply w…

Date:
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
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Categories:
Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing