Stories tagged with: writing

Bookception: Books about Books, Libraries, Reading, and Writing

Posted 08/25/21 by April S

Explore a variety of fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, and science fiction perfect for book lovers!

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Creative Writing Workshops Return!

Posted 02/18/21 by Maddison S

Whether you have a new creative piece you've been working on or you have been itching for the inspiration to begin writing, our upcoming writing workshops may be the place for you.

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Writing Workshops Return!

Posted 09/03/20 by Maddison S

Want to share a piece of your most recent poetry or prose as well as hone your skills as a writer? Registering for one of our weekly writing workshops may be the plan for you.

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Read, Write, Get Inspired

Posted 07/26/19 by April S

Writing tips and resources to inspire your next writing adventure.

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Writing a Good Story is Never Easy: Explore Effective Plot Strategies for Your Novel

Posted 11/29/18 by April S

Learn more about creating powerful plots for your next novel by exploring writing elements like story setting, plot and characters.

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Writing Craft: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror and Everything In Between

Posted 11/20/18 by April S

Writing books featuring a host of amazing authors including Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Joyce Carol Oates, Philip Pullman and many more.

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5 Tips for Writing Mysteries and Thrillers That Will Hook Readers from Start to Finish

Posted 11/13/18 by April S

From plot twists to character development to psychological tension - explore ways to hook the reader and keep their attention from start to finish.

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Learn More About Writing Books for Children and Young Adults

Posted 11/06/18 by April S

Resources for individuals interested in writing and publishing a book for children or young adults.

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Developing Characters That Resonate With Readers

Posted 06/21/18 by April S

Learn how to develop memorable characters for your next novel.

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The Art of Storytelling: 5 Tips on Crafting Compelling Storylines

Posted 05/08/18 by April S

Tips and resources to help you craft compelling storylines and draft dynamic dialogue.

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How To Write a Novel in a Month

Posted 04/17/18 by April S

Find your inspiration to write a novel for NaNoWriMo.

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Learn How To Publish A Book

Posted 02/19/18 by April S

If you're seeking information on how to publish your book - look no further than your local library.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Writing Skills

Posted 12/06/17 by April S

Get tips and resources designed to help improve your writing skills.

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Memoir Writing Resources

Posted 11/20/17 by April S

Everyone has a story to tell. If you would like to tell your story, we have memoir writing resources to help.

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Top 5 Reasons to Join a Writing Group

Posted 11/13/17 by April S

If you're looking for writing group resources - you'll enjoy this blog post.

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Writer's Block

Posted 11/06/17 by Brendan D

Struggling to put out your next writing piece? If you're a poet, essayist, or a storyteller you may enjoy this blog post!

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Writers on Writing: Tips for Aspiring Authors

Posted 11/02/17 by April S

Tips and resources from experienced writers to aspiring writers.

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Meet the Future Stephen Kings!

Posted 10/27/16 by Library News

Stephen King, R.L. Stine, and Alfred Hitchcock have some new competition. Check out our "Get Your Spooky On" short story contest winners!

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Strategies for Success: Top 5 Blogging Tips

Posted 04/19/16 by April S

Anyone can blog, but what makes a blog successful? That’s the question. Why does one blog take off and another fail? Blogging isn’t just about putting something out there – the secret to success – is providing content people are actually interested in checking out. Give ‘em what they want!

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