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Writing Workshop: Finding Your Voice
2025-12-20 11:00:00 2025-12-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Finding Your Voice Author's voice is one of the most often noted elements in agent and editor rejections AND acceptances. Author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to find and develop your writing voice. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

Saturday, December 20
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-20 11:00:00 2025-12-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Finding Your Voice Author's voice is one of the most often noted elements in agent and editor rejections AND acceptances. Author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to find and develop your writing voice. Online - Virtual Room - EPD

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Virtual Room - EPD

Author's voice is one of the most often noted elements in agent and editor rejections AND acceptances. Author Ginny Myers Sain will discuss how to find and develop your writing voice.

This event will not be recorded and playback will not be available. Please arrive on time.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. All stated times are in the Eastern time zone. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom room before the event from your event host.  
 
A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. 
 
If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App. However, please note interactivity may be limited.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors - Books - Writing |

TAGS: | writers | promo | epd | bb-writers-corner |

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Crochet an adorable and functional glasses tray! This darling ducky will use basic crochet stitches and felt to create a safe landing place to keep your glasses or give away as a gift.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Advanced
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us on ZOOM to practice academic style writing along with more complex vocabulary.
English Conversation Hour
Wed, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
Genealogy: Discover America! - This week: Pennsylvania!
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Come with us on a virtual road trip as we explore one state at a time. We will explore the history, the culture and most of all those precious genealogical resources that are unique to each location!
Virtual: Beginner Adult French - Lesson 6
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This series is specifically designed for students with no prior French exposure. It combines face-to-face class time with the flexibility of independent learning. Recommended for adults.
Citizenship Inspired (4- Session Series)
Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Virtual Room - Citizenship Inspired
During this 4-session program, students will meet to prepare for the U.S. Naturalization (Citizenship) Test and Interview. 1/6 Session 1; 1/7 Session 2; 1/13 Session 3; 1/14 Session 4.
Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan
Wed, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Have a great time mingling with other Central Florida fiber artists while working on your craft. Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn and tools. All levels are welcome.
Middle School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new programs, brainstorm new library services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 6-8.
Virtual Event: Practica Spanish for Seniors and Beyond
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Room - Southeast
Practica tu español! Develop your Spanish language skills through conversation. Conversational topics and themed vocabulary will be provided. Recommended for seniors and adults.
Online: Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Fundamentals - Third-Person Programming Class Series (4 Parts)
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Join us and create a third-person character while learning the UE5 editor interface, Blueprint basics, third-person character setup, and the Enhanced Input System.
All-Levels Yoga
Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Get moving with this energizing and relaxing yoga sequence for all-levels. Tap into the strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation that your body can provide you.
Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns - Persimmon Flower Butterfly - Confident Beginner Level
Thu, Jan 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
English Conversation Hour
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - Winter Garden 1
A series of workshops in which students can practice their English speaking and listening skills. Recommended for those with a basic understanding of English.
High School Advisory Board Meeting - Teen Volunteering
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - Youth Services 1
Earn community service by collaborating with your peers to test out new teen programs, brainstorm new teen services, and more! Recommended for students in grades 9-12.
Virtual: Writing Clearly Beginner
Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual ESL Room 2
Join us for a virtual meeting using ZOOM where we will focus on the parts of speech, the organization of sentences, and vocabulary building.
Online Class: WordPress Level 1
Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Learn how to build your own website. Start with WordPress, which offers lots of options for skinning your site the way you want it.
What You Need to Know About Stalking and Cyberstalking - Presented by Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join Victim Service Center during National Stalking Awareness Month to learn about what stalking looks like, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you’re a victim. Registration required.
Genealogy-What's new in Family Tree Maker Software!
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
A private, secure and powerful tool for your genealogy!
Virtual: Intermediate Adult French - Lesson 7
Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
This class is structured for people who have had previous exposure to or instruction in French but are not, at the present time, fully fluent. Recommended for adults.
Online Class: Canva Basics
Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Technology Classroom - TEC
Bring your design ideas to life with Canva, a free graphic design application. Use thousands of templates to gain inspiration and ideas for your next project.
Online Class: Embroider Level 1
Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Online Fiber Arts Classroom
Start hand embroidery today! Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to form running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
Online: Unity - Visual Scripting
Fri, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual Melrose Classroom 2
Program a first-person player character to move, rotate, look around and jump using Unity’s visual scripting tools.
Virtual: English Conversation Hour
Fri, Jan 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Virtual Room - Windermere
Join us to practice your English speaking skills with us on a virtual English Conversation Hour. Each session will have specific topics for discussion. Register today!
Genealogy Bunch Brunch!
Sun, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Room - West Oaks
Your ancestors are calling—just before lunch. Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to swap stories, solve genealogy puzzles, and share research tips with fellow family history enthusiasts.
OCLS Writer's Group
Sun, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room - EPD
Join your fellow writers for critique, discussion, and camaraderie. Writers of all genres and experience are welcome. Please attend one meeting before submitting a piece for critique.
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