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Local Author Fair

Writer's Workshop

2024-01-06 14:00:00 2024-01-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Local Author Fair Curious about authorship? Don't miss this chance to talk to 17 local authors one-on-one about their books and writing journey! Books will be available for purchase. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Saturday, January 06
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-06 14:00:00 2024-01-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Local Author Fair Curious about authorship? Don't miss this chance to talk to 17 local authors one-on-one about their books and writing journey! Books will be available for purchase. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Curious about authorship? Don't miss this chance to talk to 17 local authors one-on-one about their books and writing journey! Books will be available for purchase.

Participating Authors:

Nikiaya Brandon
Morris Fisher
Ekta Garg
Maria Hinders
Jenette Jurczyk
Abby Lattanzio
Jeanne Lord
John Milas
Megan Montgomery
Julie Navickas
Rosina Neginsky
Julian Parrott
Cherie Roberson
Aaron Robinson
Beverly Smith
Mike Trippiedi
Jeanette Watts

Author registration is closed for this event. Authors who are still interested in participating can join the waitlist and will be notified if a spot becomes available. Please email info@champaign.org with any questions.

Writer's Workshop Series:

Jan 6, Local Author Fair, 2 pm
Jan 17, Writers Lounge, 7 pm
Feb 7, Steps to Acquire a Literary Agent, 7 pm
Feb 21, Intro to Self-Publishing, 7 pm
Mar 6, Biblio Breakdown, 7 pm
Mar 20, Open Mic Night, 7 pm
Apr 3, The Power of Poetry, 7 pm
Apr 17, Haiku 101: The Fundamentals of Haiku Poetry, 7 pm
May 1, Story vs. Plot
May 15, Writers Lounge

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

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