Mesa Public Library: Book a consultation for November and December
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Aspiring writers can get help from a published author to improve their skills at Mesa Public Library this fall.
Mesa Public Library is excited to partner with the Arizona State Library to welcome Sharon Skinner as the Writer in Residence from through December at the Main Library. Ms. Skinner will offer one-on-one consultations and workshops to support both aspiring and established authors, library officials say.
Ms. Skinner is a talented author, certified book coach, and freelance editor who specializes in helping writers transform their words into captivating stories. She provides editing and coaching for fiction, memoirs, and nonfiction.
Writing primarily speculative fiction for all ages, Ms. Skinner’s works encompass fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, and steampunk genres. She has published nine novels, two short story and poetry collections, two picture books, and various other writings. Her latest novel, “Lostuns Found,” is a middle-grade steampunk adventure, while her most recent collection, “Blood From a Rose,” features dark fantasy and light horror with a touch of humor. Explore her books through the library catalog.
Ms. Skinner will use the Main Library as her public workspace from through December, offering one-on-one consultations and hosting workshops to help both emerging and experienced writers improve their craft.
Among the events she is hosting:
Writer in Residence Consultation Hours
Dates and times vary; Main Library, 64 E. 1st St.
Sharon will be available for 30-minute one-on-one consultations from through December to help writers fine-tune their work. Appointments are required and can be booked through the library’s event calendar. Hurry, times are filling up quickly.
Tick, Tick, Tick: Conflict and Tension
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – noon; Main Library, 64 E. 1st St.
This workshop will delve into the essential elements that create internal and external conflict and how to build rising tension in your story.
Re-envisioning, Revising, and Self-Editing
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – noon; Main Library, 64 E. 1 St.
Writers need to know how to edit their work. Not only must they ensure the draft they submit to an agent or editor is as close to perfect as possible, but they also need to understand what to do when working with an editor.
The Writer in Residence program is supported by the Arizona State Library, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information on programs at Mesa Public Library, call 480-644-3100 or visit mesalibrary.org/writerinresidence.
