Meet an Author, Be an Author

Local Author Book Fair, Workshops, & Networking

A day all about reading and writing! Meet local authors at the book fair and purchase books from them, listen in to readings from the authors, attend workshops, network with other writers and related organizations, and leave inspired!

Check out the Local Author Book Fair, featuring dozens of recently-published writers and their works from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.!

Beginning at 12 p.m. attend workshops about writing, publishing, and more, including:

12-1 p.m.

• Surviving as a Writer: The Business Side of Creative Careers
• Finding Comparison Titles for Your Book
• Using Canva Templates to Create Book Covers

1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Self-Publishing Workshop
• The Discovery of Creative Nonfiction
• Writing for Wellness

3-4 p.m.

• Market Your Message: An Author's Guide to Promoting Your Book Like a Pro
• How to Self-Publish with John F. Allen
• Using Canva Templates to Create Book Covers

Chat with the Indiana Writers Center, Midwest Writers Workshop, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, the Venturous Guild of Visionary Storysmiths, and others in the writing and book world. You can also network with other readers and writers throughout the day!

Check out the Readings Corner, where some of our local authors will be giving readings from their works!

Learn more at Meet an Author, Be an Author!

And to get prepped, here are some book lists about writing!

• When Writers Talk About Writing
• Writing and Creativity
• Creative Writing Inspiration
• Best Books for the Aspiring Novelist

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