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J. Elliott presents “The Classic Ghost Story Tradition”

Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Many of the ghost stories that thrilled Victorian and Edwardian audiences were lost and forgotten. But the classic ghost-story tradition has recently enjoyed a resurgence, thanks to dedicated anthologists and publishing houses. Hundreds have been republished. Supernatural tales are often dismissed as pulp fiction--not considered literature. But did you know … Read More

How to Write and Publish Children’s Books

Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join us on Sunday, January 8, at 2:30 p.m. at the Millhopper Library and learn how to Write and Publish a Children’s Book. Local authors J. N. Fishhawk, Bonnie Ogle, and WAG's President-Elect Jenny Dearinger will discuss the best way to write, illustrate, and advertise your children’s books. In case … Read More

Polish Up That Manuscript!

Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get your manuscript ready for publication in this workshop, led by small press owner Arielle Haughee, where we will discuss tightening prose, the most common copy editing mistakes to look for, and how to format your document for submission. Leave with two(!) editing checklists to shine up your manuscript. Haughee … Read More

Creating Engaging Characters

Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join members of the Writers Alliance on Sunday, May 7, at the Millhopper branch of the Alachua County Library where Mary Bast and Wendy Thornton will present a program on Creating Engaging Characters. Bast will discuss the use of the Enneagram, a device that has been used for years by … Read More