Meet Local Authors, Discover New Books, and Share Your Stories
Celebrate independent authors this November! Meet local writers, join a free online event, and learn how to publish your own book with Alameda County Library.
Meet Local Authors
Join us at Dublin Library for the Local Author Showcase on Sunday, November 15, from 2 to 4 pm.
Meet more than 30 Bay Area authors, discover new books, and hear about their stories. You can also buy books and have them signed by the authors.
Join Indie Author Day Online
Celebrate the 10th Annual Indie Author Day on Friday, November 13, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Join free online sessions to learn how to publish your book, find readers, and share your stories. You can attend one session or all of them.
You can drop in for one session or stay for the whole program. Each part offers something for readers, writers, and anyone who believes in the power of local storytelling.
Write and Publish Your Own Book
Have a story to share? Your library card gives you access to free tools to help you get started.
- Create Your Book: Use Pressbooks to write, format, and prepare your book for print or as an eBook.
- Share Your Book: Submit your work to the Indie Author Project for a chance to share it with library readers.
- Discover New Authors: Read books by independent authors on BiblioBoard, including writers from Alameda County. No holds or waitlists.
You can also join a library writing workshop or club to meet other writers, share ideas, and get inspired.
Whether you love reading or want to write your own book, celebrate the stories that bring us together!
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