Indy Author Fair at Central Library October 30

Free networking and workshop opportunities offered in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center

The Indianapolis Public Library invites aspiring authors to come together for a day of networking and workshops led by local writing experts. The Indy Author Fair is set to take place at Central Library, 40 East Saint Clair Street, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, October 30.

Workshops, in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center, cover topics such as elements of fiction, how to self-publish, memoir writing, and more. For those who are more readers than writers, guests can skip the workshops and meet over 40 up-and-coming local authors who will be on site to discuss their works and have books available for purchase.

This event is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Face masks are currently required while inside Library buildings. Full schedule is below.

Schedule for IndyPL Author Fair:

• 11:00am - Doors Open
• 11:00am-2:00pm - Atrium | Meet and network with local authors

Workshops:

• 12:30-1:30pm - Riley Room / Elements of Fiction – John F. Allen
• 12:30-1:30pm - Knall Room / Writing for Wellness – Dominique Weldon
• 1:15-2:15pm - Goodrich-Houk Room / Memoir Writing – Barbara Shoup
• 1:15-2:15pm - CBLC / Worldbuilding in YA – Saundra Mitchell
• 2:30-3:30pm - Riley Room / How to Self-Publish: What You Need to Know to be an Independent Author – John F. Allen
• 2:30-3:30pm - Knall Room / Journaling Practice for Self-Care – Dominique Weldon