The event is on Saturday, April 26th from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cheers, Andy From: Andy Schuck Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 11:55 AM To: 'michlib-l@mcls.org' Subject: Skill Building Conference for Local Writers The Westland Public Library is pleased announce their 2nd annual Skill Building Conference for Local Writers (http://westlandlibrary.org/node/6373). This free program is open to all area writers looking to improve their fiction, poetry, and non-fiction skills, as well as provide a forum to learn about the publishing industry. Below is a list of 1 hour programs being offered during the day: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour, provided by Westland's Biggby Coffee<http://www.yelp.com/biz/biggby-coffee-westland>. Time to network and/or talk shop with local writers while enjoying a fine cup of coffee. Free to the public. 10:30 a.m. The Joy of Making Metaphor, presented by Jennifer Burd<http://redroom.com/member/jennifer-j-burd>, poet and author of creative non-fiction and children's stories (Meeting Room A). 10:45 a.m. Writing Natural Dialogue, presented by Mike Ball<http://learnedsofar.com/>, humorist, author of 3 books and Director of the Lost Voices<http://lostvoices.org/> program (Meeting Room B). 12:00 p.m. Research: The Story Behind the Story, presented by Pamela Gossiaux<http://pamelagossiaux.com/>, freelance writer and author of 2 inspirational books (Meeting Room A). 12:15 p.m. New Trends in Indie Publishing, presented by Tom Saunders, owner/operator of Glendower Media<http://www.glendowermedia.com/>, winner of 2012 National Indie Excellence Award<http://www.indieexcellence.com/indie-results-2012.htm> (Meeting Room B). See detailed program descriptions on our website at: http://westlandlibrary.org/node/6373 (also attached). Free coffee will also be available throughout the day, courtesy of our friends at Biggby Coffee in Westland<http://www.yelp.com/biz/biggby-coffee-westland> (while supplies last). Sign up on our website for the conference (any session) or contact Andy Schuck at the library for more information. Andy ------------ Andy Schuck Library Programming Westland Public Library 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org<mailto:andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org> 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org [sig-getyourgeekon]