Writers
Your story matters. Our tools help you write it, shape it and share it.
If you're passionate about writing or looking to meet, collaborate and share with other writers, you've found the right place! We offer writing-focused programs and events for all levels to help you develop your skills. Connect with fellow writers at open mics. We even host an annual Writers Conference.
Staff Picks
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Whether it's a creative nonfiction essay or an investigative narrative nonfiction book, these resources will help guide your writing!
Publish Your Writing
These resources can help guide you through contracts, marketing, self publishing, and how to get your work into the hands of readers.
List of Lists for Local Writers
All of our lists on miscellaneous topics, like getting published, writing poetry, doing research, and more!
Practical Tips for Creative Motivation
Need inspiration to finish your novel, or "permission" to allow yourself to focus on your creative aspirations? Find tips and tricks!
Submissions & Spotlights
Join our writing community, enter our contests (with a chance to win $200) and contribute to our publications via Submittable.
"Color Our World" Writing Contest Winner: Abigail Knutson
Read Abigail Knutson's winning piece, "Lilac Season".
"Color Our World" Writing Contest Winner: Audrey Novella
Read Audrey Novella's winning entry, "What It Becomes."
Submit Your Writing
We love local authors! In support of our home-grown talent, we invite submissions of poetry, fiction, and essays. Visit our Read Local…
elementia Submissions Now Open
elementia accepts poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography and illustrations. Bring us your visions; share your legacy.
Trending Resources
Gale Books and Authors
Explore books, authors, genres and topics plus reading recommendations for similar titles.
NoveList
Reading recommendations, book group guides, book reviews, plot summaries and articles about authors.
Bloom's Literature
A comprehensive resource for the study of literature covering thousands of great writers and their works.
Literary Reference Source
Literary criticism, author biographies, plot summaries and book reviews.
2025 Writers Conference
Writers Conference Recorded Sessions from 2024
Recorded sessions from the 2024 conference YouTube in Library OnDemand, as are the pre-recorded lectures.
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center
Study resources and live tutoring for high school equivalency, U.S. citizenship, Microsoft Office help, career exploration and more.
The Great Courses
The best of The Great Courses featuring in-depth video lessons on hundreds of topics taught by expert professors. Stream through Kanopy.
OnDemand
OnDemand access to streaming and recorded events like author talks. Nationally acclaimed authors and our own Library-hosted events.
Define Your Legacy
elementia is our literary arts magazine dedicated to the creative voices of young adults. Our teen editors are gathering works for the next issue's theme, "Legacy".
In the Catalog
Events for Writers
We offer writing-focused programs and events for all levels to help you develop your skills and connect with other local writers.
Writers Conference
Save the date
Save the Date! 2025 Writers Conference
Oct 16th - Oct 18th | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mark your calendars with your favorite pen (we know you have one!), and stay tuned for more info on our 2025 Writers Conference.
Online Author Talks
Online Author Talk: Gabe Henry
Sep 17th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Poet, editor and humorist Gabe Henry invites you into the curious and clever world of language, literature and modern absurdities.
Online Author Talk: Leigh Bardugo
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a deep dive into the magic, mystery and mythology that shape Bardugo's latest works of daring heists and lovable outcasts.
Online Author Talk: Philippa Gregory
Oct 29th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Phillipa Gregory will share insights into her writing process, historical research and the real stories behind the drama.
Argue Less and Talk More with Jefferson Fisher
Sep 10th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Event
Lawyer and social media star Jefferson Fisher shares strategies for navigating tough conversations with calm, clarity and confidence.