Bringing knowledge\, skills\, and experien ce gained over four years of self-publishing\, Angela M. Johnson will help attendees identify the type of writer they are\, discuss the resources ne cessary to write a book\, stress the importance of a first draft\, establi sh their chosen genre/sub-genre\, know when they have a finished manuscrip t\, and think about their why for writing. The session will also guide new writers through the technical aspects of handling a finished manuscript. This workshop will be interactive and feature time for questions and feedb ack.
\nThis event will be livestreamed. Watch it here &rarr\;
\nAngela M. Johnson is a n independently published\, BIPOC author of adult fantasy and romance nove ls living in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) with her family. She is a retired Ar my Veteran\, mother\, artist\, Cosplayer\, crafter\, and Heavy Athlete com peting in Scottish Highland Games. When she isn&rsquo\;t writing full-time \, she is chasing dopamine\; collecting skills and hobbies like they are P oké\;mon cards. Anything from 3D printing\, Laser Engraving\, CNC Ca rving\, and most other types of design and fabrication. She published her first fantasy novel in 2022 and has ventured into the romance genre\; rele asing four novels in 2023\, one in 2025\, and with more to come in the fut ure.
\nThis workshop is part of our Publishing Pathways series \;for adults int erested in writing and publishing their work\, including poetry\, fiction\ , non-fiction\, and journalistic writing of all lengths and styles. Join u s to sharpen your skills\, connect with fellow writers\, and take the next step toward publication! \;
\nFor disability accommodations \, call 479.856.7250 or email \;questions@faylib.org \;2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan you r visit by viewing our building map \;and details on accessibility services.
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