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SUMMARY:NVWC First Annual Winter Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Festival! Meet over 20 local authors and enjoy presentations on writing and publishing at this exclusive event in the heart of Old Town\, two blocks north of King Street near the corner of Queen Street and Washington Street. Readers of all ages are welcome to attend! Drop in at any time! \n\n\n\nVisit with over 20 local authors to discuss their experiences as writers and their path to publishing\, and purchase autographed copies of their books. Genres represented by the mix of authors include children’s and young adult books\, biography and memoirs\, historical fiction\, science fiction\, romance and contemporary literature\, social and political issues\, motivational books\, and travel guides. \nThe event kicks off with a celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a talk by author David Wessel about writing historical fiction! Author talks will be in the Youth Services Area and writer meet and greets will be on the second floor! \nAuthor Talks (times subject to change) \n10:30 AM – Can a Magic Ball of Light Really Help You Fulfill Your Dreams?  – Margie Hamner \n11:15 AM – Writing Historical Fiction – David Wessel \n12:00 PM – How Science Influenced My Science Fiction – Tom DeWitt \n12:45 PM – The Cost of Living With Conviction – Toby Dorr \n1:30 PM – Every Life is Filled with Non-Fiction – Including Yours – Katherine Schweit \n2:15 PM – Stories Need Shelves: Finding Your Genre\, Audience\, and Niche – Sharon Wishnow \n3:00 PM – Different Ways to Publish – Which One is Right For You? – Paula Weiss \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-first-annual-winter-book-festival/
LOCATION:Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library\, 717 Queen Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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