Come join us at the Dover Public Library to learn about every aspect of the writing process -from firing up your imagination to publishing. Spend a day with local writers and realize the possibility of becoming a published author. Already a local author? Bring your published works for the Book Marketplace at the end of the day. All are welcome to spread out their wares, sell, sign, and talk shop. For any questions, contact j.adams@dover.nh.gov.

9:00 - 9:15: Welcome and mingle

9:15 - 10:00: Morning Panel - You Are What You Read

10:00 - 10:30: Steve Carter - Tools of the Trade

10:30 - 11:15: Gina Troisi and Ian M. Rogers - Using Real-Life Events in Fiction and Memoir

11:15 - 12:00: Louis J. Salome - Boots on the Ground Journalistic Research

12:00 - 1:00: LUNCH (bring your own or grab a quick bite downtown)

1:00 - 1:45: Greg Bastianelli- The Value of Independent Publishers

1:45 - 2:15: Jezmina Von Thiele- Authentic Networking

2:15 - 3:00: Afternoon Panel - Publish Me!

3:00 onwards: Book Marketplace