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ACPL Writers' Forum
2023-10-23 18:30:00 2023-10-23 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis ACPL Writers' Forum Main Library - Meeting Room C

Monday, October 23
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-23 18:30:00 2023-10-23 20:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis ACPL Writers' Forum A supportive community for writers of any experience level! We provide a forum for sharing works in progress, getting feedback and ideas, and making connections with fellow writers. Please join us! Main Library - Meeting Room C

Main Library

Meeting Room C

A supportive community for writers of any experience level! We provide a forum for sharing works in progress, getting feedback and ideas, and making connections with fellow writers. Please join us!

What can this forum do for you? Each meeting offers:

  1. Group introductions
  2. Optional five-minute read-a-louds/excerpts of your current project (about 650 words, limited to first 4-6 people upon arrival)
  3. Considerate, group feedback following the established format found in ACPL’s Writers’ Group Guidelines for Giving Constructive Feedback
  4. Writing prompts/conversations to keep the creative juices flowing

This program is intended for adults. Space is limited: register in advance to reserve your spot and receive reminders. Registration will guarantee your seat until the event begins. Accessibility needs? Please contact ask@acpl.info as soon as possible - we’d love to help. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion Group |

TAGS: | Program |

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