Category: EBRPL Writing

Write Time! with Boo Milton

Join us on Monday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood for Write Time!, a FREE poetry and general creative writing session for adults ages 18-33. Beginners and seasoned writers will enjoy creating poems and spoken word pieces while connecting with other creatives. This event is hosted by media personality Boo Milton with a live DJ and refreshments. And mark your
calendar for next month’s Write Time! session on Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m.! Register for any or all of these monthly sessions here or by emailing programs@ebrpl.com.

November Writers Rendezvous – Fairwood Branch Library

Writers are invited to join Writers Rendezvous at the Fairwood Branch for their monthly writers group at the Fairwood Branch Library for our monthly writers group. There are sessions at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Writers Rendezvous is an informal writers group where people can meet, share ideas, and get feedback on current projects.

Unleash Your Authorpreneur – October 27, 2023

 

Join authors Christee Atwood and Chere Coen at the Main Library at Goodwood on Friday, October 27 at 2 p.m. for Unleash Your Authorpreneur: Independent Publishing Strategies, an enlightening journey into the world of independent publishing. With over two dozen published books to their credit, Christee and Chere will share knowledge they have gathered in an interactive session where you can pose questions, share your experiences, and engage with fellow aspiring authors. Whether you’re just starting your journey as a self-published author or are seeking to enhance your existing strategies, this class will equip you with insights and inspiration needed to unleash your inner authorpreneur. Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the art and science of independent publishing from those who’ve lived it.

 

Poetry Writing Workshop

Want to start writing poetry but don’t know how? Love writing but haven’t in years? Share your poetry in a supportive environment. Come write with us on Tuesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch. The meeting will consist of poetry reading, writing prompts and exercises, and those who are interested can share drafts. Registration is required. To register, visit here or email Ava Hughes at ahughes@ebrpl.com.

 

Self-Publishing Workshop: How to Pitch Your Novel

Do you struggle to pitch your book to potential readers? Join us at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch on Monday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. to hear from local professional authors Lindsey Duga and David Armand as they walk through their methods of creating a sales pitch. There will be time to write and receive feedback on a pitch of your own, followed by the opportunity to speed pitch to fellow writers. Registration is required. Register here.

Write Time! with Boo Milton

Join us on Tuesday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at the River Center Branch for Write Time! a FREE poetry and general creative writing session for adults ages 18-33. Beginners and seasoned writers will enjoy creating poems and spoken word pieces while connecting with other creatives. This event is hosted by media personality Boo Milton with a live DJ and refreshments. Register for any or all of these monthly sessions here or by emailing programs@ebrpl.com.

Louisiana Authors, Two Weeks Left!

Calling all Louisiana authors – there are just TWO WEEKS LEFT to submit your self-published novel to the Louisiana Author Project!

Any self-published adult or young adult fiction work is eligible to win great prizes:

  • $500 each in adult and young adult categories
  • Honors at the Public Library Association Conference 2020 reception in Nashville
  • Opportunities to promote your book(s) at Louisiana public libraries
  • Inclusion in a full-page print spread in Library Journal

Already self-published through a platform like CreateSpace or Amazon? No problem! All independently published works in EPUB or PDF format are eligible for entry by May 31st.

Not sure your manuscript will format correctly outside of your word processor of choice? No problem! The library’s partnership with Biblioboard will help you CREATE new, perfectly formatted works with Pressbooks, SHARE them with Self-e (this is how you submit your books for the contest, too!), and DISCOVER your own books or indie authors just like you with Biblioboard.

You can submit your book at the following link: https://indieauthorproject.librariesshare.com/louisiana/

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Magic and Monsters in the Deep South

As part of the One Book One Community celebration of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, authors Diana Rowland, Em Shotwell, Eden Butler and Cherie Claire will be at the Main Library at Goodwood at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, to present a panel for adults on how they’ve used the south’s rich storytelling history to craft books involving magic, monsters and more! From folklore, to local legend, to modern creations, we celebrate a history that is ripe for creating tales to give readers chills. Be sure to bring all your burning questions!

Learn more about the participating authors here:

Don’t forget to check out all the One Book, One Community events still happening this year!

Louisiana Author Project

Are you an indie author? Do you have a novel gathering dust somewhere on your computer’s hard drive? Dust it off and submit it to the Louisiana Indie Author Project! Indie authors all over the country (and even in one Canadian province!) are participating in Indie Author Projects in their state, and Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans have teamed up to bring this great contest to you.

Any self-published adult or young adult fiction work is eligible to win great prizes:

  • $500 each in adult and young adult categories
  • Honors at the Public Library Association Conference 2020 reception in Nashville
  • Opportunities to promote your book(s) at Louisiana public libraries
  • Inclusion in a full-page print spread in Library Journal

If you’ve already self-published your work of fiction, that’s okay! Any indie published work available in EPUB or PDF format can be submitted between April 1st – May 31st for consideration. Winners will be announced in October.

Want to make sure your book is formatted correctly? Check out the library’s self-publishing resources! With Pressbooks, you can create the novel of your dreams and make sure it looks exactly the way you want it to. When you’re ready to submit it to the Indie Author Project, stop by Self-e! Self-e is the sharing platform to get your books on Biblioboard, our indie ebook collection, which will let readers all over Baton Rouge discover your work.

If your work is ready for submission, click here to get started: https://indieauthorproject.librariesshare.com/louisiana/

Good luck and good writing, Baton Rouge!