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How to Write About Local History

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

Two of Gainesville’s local writers and experienced historians, Richard Gartee and Shamrock McShane, will discuss the ins and outs of writing about local history. They will share with you: -  how they research a topic, -  what useful resources they use, and -  how to get readers interested in reading … Read More

Happy Birthday Marjorie Rawlings!

  Join the birthday celebration of Florida’s most famous writer as she turns 127 on Saturday, August 5. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can enjoy live fiddle music and cake with the legendary mango ice cream from Rawlings' classic cookbook. At noon, join the special walk-through tour of … Read More

Creating Individual Voices and Fictional Settings That Feel Real

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

Join us Sunday, August 13, 2023, for a presentation by author Sarah Bewley. Every character in your story/novel should have an individual voice. How do you find this voice and keep it consistent throughout your work? Voices with individual word choices and rhythms of speech are as important as giving … Read More

Cracking the Story Code™ – presented by Cassie Selleck 

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

Cassie Dandridge Selleck, author of an Amazon bestseller The Pecan Man, will present a program for writers on the basics of the Story Code™. Please join us on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 2:30 pm at the Milhopper Branch of the Alachua County Public Library. How do you predict the … Read More