The Indie Author Experience
Saturday, May 23
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Major Hillard Library
Meeting RoomThe Indie Author Experience is a dynamic 4-hour writers conference with the Virginia Beach Writers designed to inspire and empower independent authors at every stage of their journey.
Meeting Room 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Authors share their books, discuss writing process, and connect directly with readers. Attendees can discover new stories, gain insight into each author's creative journey, and purchase books firsthand.
1:30 p.m. Learn about Indie Author Project (Library of Virginia) and the available free tools to help design your written content in digital and print-ready format.
2:30 p.m. Authors share their firsthand experiences navigating the challenges and rewards of independent publishing, offering insight into their creative and professional journeys.
3:30 p.m. A discussion on how authors craft compelling characters and build immersive settings, offering insight into the creative choices behind their stories.
4:30 p.m. Authors share the tools, platforms, and resources they rely on throughout the writing and publishing process.
Major Hillard Library
Major Hillard Library
| Mon, May 11 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | Closed |