Schaumburg Library Announces Free Writing and Editing Workshops

Writers are invited to the free writing and editing workshops that are part of "Inside Writing and Publishing" in April and May at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. All of the programs will take place in the Adult Classroom on the library's second floor. To register, call (847) 923-3437 or sign up online at SchaumburgLibrary.org.

The presentations kick off with "Nail that Pitch: How to Talk to Agents and Editors," from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 13, presented by multi-published author Susan Miura. Writers planning to pitch a manuscript will learn how to prepare for, conduct and follow up a meeting with an agent or editor. Miura will offer tips on what to bring, what to expect, and how best to respond to comments and questions.

The second program is "Types of Editing and When You Need Them," from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, presented by Editor Kaylynn Hills of Hickory Editorial Services. Writers will learn about the different styles of editing, their specific purposes, and in what order they should occur during the publishing process.

The series will conclude with "Why These Words? An Actor Looks at Dialogue," from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2. Author and actor Diane Piron-Gelman will bring an actor's perspective to creating dialogue. She will discuss the differences between verbal and written conversations, focusing on what works on the page and what does not. Participants will learn how to use conversations to move a story forward.

Other libraries hosting "Inside Writing and Publishing" programs are Deerfield Public Library, Des Plaines Public Library, Ela Area Public Library and Fremont Public Library.