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Richard Gartee: How to Write Your 1st Novel (or 2nd or 3rd)

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

You have an idea for a novel that follows you to bed, and it's all you can think of during your morning shower. Where to start and how to finish? Award-winning novelist Richard Gartee will discuss the process of novel writing from first draft to final proofread. First-time novelists or … Read More

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