Pierre Bottineau Library

In collaboration with The Loft Literary Center, the library is offering a “Writing as a Profession” series. Free. Register online or call 612-543-6850 or 612-543-5669.

Be Your Own Publisher : Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30–7:30 pm. Do you have a story you want to share with the world but don’t know how to do it? Self-publishing is one respected way for authors to publish. Learn how to move your project forward and launch your book into the world.

Taming the Manuscript: Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:30–11:30 am. Through exercises and exploration of successful writers’ revision strategies, learn how to revisit your manuscript with confidence, not fear. Receive valuable feedback on a portion of your revised draft from your peers and the teaching artist.

Literary Agents: What to Look For and What to Look Out For: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9:30–11:30 am. Most publishers won’t look at your prose manuscript unless an agent represents you. So how do you get an agent? Learn what good agents do and don’t do, and how to find the right one for your work along with the basics of writing a query letter.