Northbrook Writes

Calling All Writers

Sign up for our live, online workshops to learn from talented authors and engage with instructors and other participants. Register in advance to receive the link to join the session. These workshops will not be recorded. Learn more about our partnership with StoryStudio Chicago. Join the Northbrook Writes email list.

From Premise to Promise with Vu Tran

Monday, June 8, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
Author Vu Tran demonstrates how to give a more purposeful shape to your fiction writing project.

Level Up Your Writing with Steve Trumpeter

Tuesday, July 14, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
Learn how to make your stories stand out from the crowd to capture the attention of editors and readers alike.

Micro Memoirs with Meghan Lamb

Monday, August 10, 7:00-8:30pm, Online
Learn new ideas, examples, and strategies for writing memoirs in short pieces, which guide you through the process of sharing your memories.

Check out featured Northbrook authors

Discover local content from self-published authors and top indie eBooks. Visit BiblioBoard on any web browser, or download the BiblioBoard Library app for your Apple, Android, or Kindle device. Interested in having your book featured or published? Try Inkie.org!

Resources for Writers

Inkie.org

Inkie.org is a suite of resources—available to everyone in Illinois at no charge—that supports local authors with publishing tools and enables readers to access locally produced content. Use Inkie tools to create an e-book from your manuscript and then share your book through libraries. You can also read books by local authors on Indie Illinois.

BiblioBoard

BiblioBoard lets you discover local content from self-published authors, top indie eBooks, and so much more, without holds or checkout and lending limits. Download the BiblioBoard Library app for your Apple, Android, or Kindle device now, or visit BiblioBoard on any web browser.