Writers and Author Symposium

Writer & Author's Symposium

Writer & Author's Symposium

Save the Date: September 26, 2026

Featured Writer applications will be open 10am, June 1 - 6pm, July 1, 2026

Our 2026 Symposium will feature a Special Keynote Address and Workshops on:

  1. Ethics in Writing
  2. Querying Letters
  3. The Art of the Revision
  4. Plot and Pacing
  5. Did you hear that one? Book to Audiobook Pipeline.
  6. Claiming your Trauma

Feature Writer Showcase (applications now open), Networking, Games, and more.....

Dayton Metro Library's Writer and Author's Symposium is an event intended to inspire writers, motivate authors, and engage readers. With this year’s theme of Uncovering Imagination and Truth, we invite you to dive into a full day of discovery as we connect our community with the rich talent of local writers and authors. Please join us for workshops, mini writing-themed activities, and an exploration of 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. Books by local authors will also be available for sale.

This event is a celebration of storytelling, and the day is dedicated to inspiring writers, motivating authors, and engaging readers from all walks of life. We’re thrilled to invite local writers and authors to be part of this exciting event and to connect with a passionate, literary-minded community. Just drop by to enjoy the event; no registration is needed!

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