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Serena Wills: Poetry & Publishing Tips
2019-07-15 19:00:00 2019-07-15 20:30:00 America/New_York Serena Wills: Poetry & Publishing Tips Alexandria author Serena Wills discusses her poetry and non-fiction. Plus she will provide valuable tips on getting your works published. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Monday, July 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-07-15 19:00:00 2019-07-15 20:30:00 America/New_York Serena Wills: Poetry & Publishing Tips Alexandria author Serena Wills discusses her poetry and non-fiction. Plus she will provide valuable tips on getting your works published. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Alexandria author Serena Wills discusses her poetry and non-fiction. Plus she will provide valuable tips on getting your works published.

Come and meet published author and poet Serena Wills as she shares some works from her (2) poetry books titled, Reconstruction Pieces of Life Volume 1 and Crying Tears and Teal and learn about ways to write a book and the self publishing process!


Bring your questions, an open mind and get ready to learn ways to birth the book inside of you!


You can learn more about Serena at www.serenawills.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Quest | Special Event |

TAGS: | authors |

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