The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire will highlight the local writing scene and writer resources at an upcoming event, “Write Here, Write Now: A Celebration of Local Writing,” on Saturday, November 11 starting at 1 p.m. The library will host several panel presentations by local writers and publishers as well as a writers reception. Then, the celebration will make its way down Dewey Street to The Gallery at The Oxbow for a public reading by selected local authors. All events are free of charge; books will be available to purchase.

Click here or see below for a complete list of panels and presentations.

Meet the Chippewa Valley Local Authors
1–1:45 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
Panelists: Julie Court, Dennis Miller, Steve Nelson, CeCelia Zorn. Moderated by Bill Callaghan.

The ABC’s of Reading: A Practical Guide to the Art and Deadly Craft of the Literary Reading
2–2:45 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
Panelists: Max Garland, BJ Hollars, Katie Vagnino

Publishing Near and Far: A Conversation on Finding the Right “Fit” for Your Work
3–3:45 p.m. | Eau Claire Room
Panelists: Eric Rasmussen, Jason Splichal, Bruce Taylor, Serena Wagner, Alexander Zitzner.

Writers Reception
4–4:45 p.m. | Art Gallery, Second Floor Mezzanine

Writers Read
5:30–6:30 | The Gallery @ The Oxbow