Wondering what to do with all those poems you’ve written? Peter Gordon, published poet and President of Orlando Area Poets (the local chapter of the FSPA), will provide an overview of how to get your poems in the hands of readers. He’ll discuss how to submit your poems to magazines and publishers, whether or not to enter contests, how readings can be your best tool, and how to get started on the internet.

• Tuesday, June 9, 7pm, at the OCLS Herndon Branch in Meeting Room 1.
  4324 E. Colonial Dr.
  Orlando, FL, 32803

For more information, contact the library at (407)-835-7323.

Have you ever tried to explain to someone why they should read a book you loved, or why they should avoid a book at all costs, but can’t find the right words? Then join this hour-long session on writing concise but effective book reviews. They’ll share tips and resources, and then you’ll practice writing some reviews. Take the first step to becoming a master reviewer!

• Saturday, June 6, 2 pm, at Orlando Public Library, in the Albertson Room.
  101 E. Central Blvd
  Orlando, FL, 32801

For more information, call the library at (407)-835-7323.

The Orange County Library System is hosting talks by Jake Kaida, author of Blue Collar Nomad, a collection of travel essays.  He lived nomadically from 1998  to 2010, and traveled sustainably by working as a natural chef, organic gardener, landscape artist, writing instructor, and mentor to at-risk youth.
In this talk, Jake will share his experiences with sustainable travel, working with local communities, and engaging the transformational power of place. A book sale and signing will follow.

There will be two sessions:

• Wednesday, June 3, 7pm, at the OCLS Alafaya Branch
  12000 E. Colonial Dr.
  Orlando, FL 32826
• Sunday, June 7, 2pm, at the OCLS West Oaks Branch
  1821 E. Silver Star Rd.
  Ocoee, FL 34761

  For more information, call the library at (407)-835-7323.

On June 3^rd  at 6:30p.m., award-winning author and speaker Ken Pelham will show us a concise guide to understanding and mastering fictional viewpoints. Ken will show you 1) the viewpoint types and options available to you, 2) how to select the right point of view for your story, and 3) how to avoid, spot, and fix errors in viewpoint. Ken Pelham says, “You’ve got a killer plot, engaging characters, and crackling dialogue, so why does the story still make a clunking sound? The answer, sometimes not at all obvious, might be errors in viewpoint.” The meeting is held at the University Club of Winter Park and is free and open to the public. Contact Rik Feeney: usabookcoach@gmail.com.