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Hosting an Author Fair

Posted by: ilabestpractices on: December 22, 2008

Local authors frequently contact libraries wanting to do book signings, but such events are traditionally poorly attended. So in 2004, we decided to hold an author fair, which would have all of our local authors come on the same day. Once we began preparations and started contacting authors, the response was overwhelming. We were astonished [...]

Inside Writing and Publishing

Posted by: ilabestpractices on: December 11, 2008

 Every year, Inside Writing & Publishing brings libraries and authors together with a series of free seminars featuring Chicago-area authors. The series features the perspective of local authors on topics ranging from writing for broadcast to finding a literary agent. This year, participating libraries include: Addison Public Library, Bartlett Public Library District, Bloomingdale Public Library, Glen Ellyn Public [...]


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