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Florida Bookstore Day
East End Market and Bookmark It will mark Florida Bookstore Day on Saturday, November 15th with a celebration of Florida’s writers and independent bookstores. For more information, visit www.bookmarkitorlando.com/events or facebook.com/floridabookstoreday.
Other Words Literary Conference Schedule Changes
The schedule of events at the Other Words Literary Conference has changed. If you are planning to travel to the conference, be sure to check the new dates and times for specific events. For example, our Power of the Pen: Be the Change You Want to See in the World panel discussion has changed from Friday to Saturday, November 8th at 2:45 p.m. Hope to see you there!
http://www.floridarts.org/other-words-conference/2014-other-words-schedule/
Crafting the Character Arc
Don’t miss a great learning experience on Thursday, December 11th at 7 p.m. Many writers think that, just because they have their basic structure in place, their stories are destined to succeed. The problem with many narratives can often come in those places between the plot points. Ensuring that the story is moving forward in every scene often comes in the shape for the character arc. In this workshop, Jennie Jarvis, author of Crafting the Character Arc: A Practical Guide to Character Creation and Development, will give writers a tangible guide for creating a goal-driven story that never drags its feet, only at the Alafaya Branch of Orlando Public Library, 12000 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32828.