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Writers' Corner

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BiblioBoard Library

Discover new authors by exploring self-published eBooks. The best submitted books, as determined by Library Journal, appear in Library Journal Select Collections. Create a BiblioBoard account to browse and instantly read ebooks.
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Indie Author Project

The Indie Author Project (IAP) is a publishing community that includes public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to connect library patrons with great indie-published books. IAP includes annual contests and a year-round discovery program designed to help indie authors reach more readers through the library, both locally and potentially all across the U.S. and Canada.
Access the Indie Author Project

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Pressbooks

Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online software that allows authors to create professional-quality ebooks and print-ready files in ePUB, MOBI and PDF formats. Free for library customers – sign in with your BiblioBoard account.
Access Pressbooks

Writing & Publishing Events

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Prose Pros Writing Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Library Branch: Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Room: Conference Classroom (Cinco Ranch)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space along with coffee, snacks, power outlets and chairs.  Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writer's Block

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Mission Bend Branch Library
Library Branch: Mission Bend Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Mission Bend)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Description:

Struggling with a story? Can’t seem to get it write? Join us for a writer’s night at the library. This program will go over writing basics, themes, techniques, and how to unlock that writer’s block!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Writer's Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Fulshear Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fulshear Branch Library
Room: Conference Room (Fulshear)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.


 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Story Spinners Writing Club

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
George Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Memorial Library
Room: Room 2C (George Memorial)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Writing & Publishing, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Are you writing a book?  Or have you always wanted to write but don't know how to start?  Join fellow authors for creative thinking and discussions of the writing process.

Libraries closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our:

Libraries closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
George Memorial Library, Pinnacle Senior Center Library, Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Willie Melton Law Library, Fulshear Branch Library, Mamie George Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library, University Branch Library, Off Site, System-Wide, Branch
Description:

Our buildings are closed, but our online library is always open!

You can access our: