Saturday, September 21 - 10am - 5pm
Main Library, 215 E Third St. Dayton, OH 45402
Applications Closed July 3rd at 5:00 pm.
Dayton Metro Library Writer and Author Symposium is an event intended to inspire writers, motivate authors, and engage readers. We are excited to connect our patrons with the local writers and authors. During this full-day symposium, please join us for workshops, mini writing-themed activities, and an exploration of local authors. Books will be available for sale by local authors. During each workshop, the audience is invited to actively listen in as writers share what inspires their writing and what shapes their creativity.
| Time | Description | Place |
| 9:30 - 10am | Featured Writers Setup | Throughout the Library |
| 10:00am | Symposium Begins | Throughout the Library |
| 10:30 - 11:30am | So You Want to Be a Writer | Eichelberger Forum |
| 11:30am - 12pm | Open Vending Time | Throughout the Library |
| 12 - 1pm | Lunch | Conference Room 1A |
| 1 - 1:30pm | Open Vending Time | Throughout the Library |
| 1:30 - 2:30pm | Guerilla Publishing | Community Room |
| 3 - 4pm | Crafting Compelling Characters | Community Room |
| 4 - 5pm | Beyond Books | Bassani Theater Off Third |
| 5 - 5:30pm | closing Ceremonies | Eichelberger Forum |
Our Author Lineup for 2024
- Ashley Wize
- C.A. Robin
- C.J. Midlam
- C.L. Pauwels
- Cate M. Turner
- Christina Dendy
- Colleen Green
- Dean Waggenspack
- De'Shawna Yamini
- Heather Ralston
- J.E. Irvin
- Jeanne Oates Estridge
- Jennifer Caracappa
- Jessica L Chipps
- John Kachuba
- Karla Huebner & Colette Tajemna
- Kevin L. Reichling
- Kimberly Beckett
- Kristyna Cochran
- Libby Kay
- Monica Corwin
- Natalie McCollum
- Norma R Crutcher
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Randa Knight
- S.L. Yarbrough
- Sara Townsley
- Sarah Harbut
- Theresa Benner McCullough
- Tim Smith
- Tobi Brun
- Whitney B.
- William D. Cornwell III
