KDL Writers Conference: Crafting Edition
Saturday, October 24, 9:30 AM
A spin-off of the annual KDL Writers Conference, this inaugural craft edition of the event features Michigan authors and publishing insiders sharing their insight on the craft of writing, from capturing your audience to constructing scenes to editing. The morning conference will be followed by an afternoon of workshopping. All genres of writers and skill levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Registration for the workshop will be separate as seats are limited.  
 
The conference will run from 9:30 AM - 12:40 PM. After a lunch break those returning for the writing workshop will return from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. The conference will take place at the Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch.
(Please note that lunch is note that lunch is not provided)
 
Please email agreenberg@kdl.org with any questions.

Fall 2015 Michigan Authors Night
Support local Michigan authors at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 22 at the KDL East Grand Rapids Branch. Michigan Authors Night will feature authors Elizabeth Kauffman, Joe Koenig, Kay Zeaman, Kathleen McGookey and Priscilla Atkins. They will sign, sell and read passages from their books, and answer your questions about the writing and publishing process.
Calling all Authors!
Michigan Authors Night is back this Winter! If you are a local author that would like the chance to be showcased at a KDL branch, please email Ashley Greenberg at agreenberg@kdl.org by September 18 for more information. Participants will have the opportunity to sign, sell and read passages from your book.
Fourth Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
Short story writers, grab your laptops for the 4th annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
presented by Kent District Library and Schuler Books & Music. Writers of all ages can enter, with cash prizes awarded for Readers' Choice and Judges' Choice. Winning entries will also be published by Chapbook Press.  
Stories can be submitted at www.writemichigan.org through  September 1 - November 30. Writers of all ages can enter, with separate categories for Youth (11 and under), Teens (12-17) and Adults (18 and up). Details include a 3,000-word maximum length; $10 entry fee for ages 18 and above, free for 17 and under; Michigan residents only; all entries must be submitted online.


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