(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Area residents interested in learning more about book writing are invited to attend “So You Want to Write a Book,” a free workshop hosted by the Evelyn S. Field Library at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, Wednesday, February 21, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The event, presented by New Jersey Authors Network (NJAN), will include a panel of published authors with experience working in such genres as historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction and Young Adult, as well as playwriting.
The authors will share their personal journeys to publication, focusing on such topics as how new authors can receive feedback; where to send submissions; and how to handle the perils, pitfalls and unexpected surprises that come with book writing.
A question-and-answer session with the audience will follow the presentations.
The Evelyn S. Field Library at RVCC will host a follow-up event in the spring, “I’ve Finished My Draft Now What,” April 5, from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
For additional information, contact Carina Gonzalez, RVCC Outreach Librarian, at [email protected] or visit library.raritanval.edu/events/authorpanel.
The New Jersey Authors Network is a free network for writers and authors. It currently has more than 400 members. For additional information, visit www.njauthorsnetwork.com.
Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. The College also has a performing arts center and planetarium.
RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
