Dayton Metro Library Writer and Author Symposium is an event intended to inspire writers, motivate authors, and engage readers. We are excited to connect our patrons with the local writers and authors. During this full-day symposium, please join us for workshops, mini writing-themed activities, and an exploration of local authors. Books will be available for sale by local authors. During each workshop, the audience is invited to actively listen in as writers share what inspires their writing and what shapes their creativity.

Workshops:

1. Crafting Compelling Characters: A Guide to Creating Memorable Figures in Novels
2. Guerilla Publishing: Strategies for Marketing Your Creative Expression
3. So you want to be a writer?: Q&A with local authors on how to get started as a writer.
4. Beyond Books: Exploring Untraditional Formats in Writing

Activities:

1. Bookmark Station 2nd- Floor and 1st floor children's area
2. National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center Unmasked Heroes Exhibit – 3rd Floor
3. Prize Wheel – 2nd Floor