Author Deanna Adams offers advice to writers

Author Deanna Adams offered advice to writers, both professionals and hobbyists, during her recent visit to Mentor Public Library.

She stressed the importance of observation, reading, and participating in writers' events.

"Those who want to write for a career should start early and go to a lot of writing events," she said, "be part of the writing community, be part of writers's groups, hang out with other writers and learn from them. Because writing is a very solitary field. So you want to get out and embrace of the aspects of life and other people."

Adams' newest book is The Writer’s GPS: A Guide to Writing & Selling Your Book.

She also wrote Rock ’n’ Roll and the Cleveland Connection, Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots and Peggy Sue Got Pregnant.

Additionally, Adams discussed the role that music plays in her writing.

"I'm a baby boomer. Music was always important to us," she said.

"Music defines your life, in many ways."

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Write your own story (because no one can do it better)

Professional writer Deanna Adams will show you how to turn your memories into written stories.

Have you ever thought about writing your life story but don't know where to start?

Professional writer Deanna Adams will show you how to transform your memories into written stories during a special program at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb, 4, at Mentor Public Library's Main Branch.

Adams has written several books, including Rock ’n’ Roll and the Cleveland Connection, Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots and Peggy Sue Got Pregnant.

Her latest book is The Writer's GPS: A Guide to Writing & Selling Your Book.

Bring a pad of paper and cherished photos to spark memories at our workshop.

This program is free and open to all seniors—no writing experience is necessary.

You can register for the workshop on Mentor Public Library's website or by calling 440-255-8811 ext. 241.

Rachele Alpine, 'Canary' writer, offers tips to teen writers.

Rachele Alpine—the author of the Young Adult novel, Canary—hosted a writers workshop especially for teens Saturday at our Main Branch.

Everyone who came to the workshop also got a free copy of Canary.

Alpine’s book tells the story of Kate Franklin, a teenage girl who is sexually assaulted by a popular student-athlete and then told by her father to keep it a secret.

In this video, Alpine talks about Canary and what advice she would give to young writers.

If Canary piques your interest, you should consider joining our 20/30 Book Club for their March meeting.

They'll be discussing Canary and Alpine is coming to the meeting, as well.

Our 20/30 Book Club will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 26 at the Don Tequila in Mentor. Click here or call (440) 255-8811 ext. 215 for more information on how you can join the fun.