In the age of AI\, polished writing is no longer rare\, but authentic writing is. This joyful\, low-pressure worksho p explores how writing can enrich our daily lives\, not just through big p rojects like novels or memoirs\, but also emails\, texts\, dating profiles \, greeting cards\, and more. We&rsquo\;ll talk about finding your voice\, getting clear on what you want to say\, and letting go of the pressure to &ldquo\;sound like a writer.&rdquo\; Then we&rsquo\;ll dive into short\, guided exercises to write with more ease and authenticity. Participants ar e encouraged to bring a small idea or project to share (the smaller\, the better!).
\n\nAbout the 2026 BPL Writer-in-Residence:
\nGrace \;Ellis \;is a New York T imes&ndash\;bestselling\, award-winning writer of graphic novels\, plays\, prose\, and animation. She&rsquo\;s best known as the co-creator of the c omics \;Lumberjanes\, \;Moonstruck\, and \;Flung Out of Space\ , along with her extensive work for \;DC Comics. Her writing is noted for its humor\, heart\, and character-driven storytelling.
\nOutside of publishing\, \;Grace \;is an active member of the Columbus art s community. She founded and curates Columbus Stage Times\, a comprehensiv e weekly calendar spotlighting more than 150 Central Ohio theater companie s\, and she serves on the education board of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus.< /p>\n
Grace \;loves helping writers discover their creative voice ac ross any medium\, genre or ability level. She has a particular passion for demystifying storytelling and helping writers (i.e. you) feel confident o n the page. When she's not writing\, she can be found watching women's hoc key or going for a lil walk.
\nThe 2026 BPL Writer-in-Residence program is made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and support s quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally\, edu cationally\, and economically.
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Libr ary Parking &\; Entrance Information:
\nWhile the librar y's main entrance is under construction\, we remain open. Clear signage wi ll guide visitors to a temporary\, fully accessible entrance via a ramp in the southeast alley\, leading to the dock entrance.
\nThe library&n bsp\;parking \;lot also remains open\, with temporary entry and exit a vailable via \;Euclaire Avenue only. \;Parking \;may be limite d\, so we encourage you to arrive early and use street \;parking \ ;on Euclaire\, Mound\, and other nearby streets.
\nFor more informat ion about the Outdoor Reading Room project\, visit \;www.BexleyLibrary.or g/ORR.
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