Huron County Author Talk Returns With Expanded Programming For Local Writers

by Bob Montgomery

The Huron County Museum and Huron County Library have partnered to host the second annual Huron County Author Talk.

Last year's inaugural event was very popular so it has been expanded this year to two days creativity, storytelling and workshops for local writers.

It takes place at the Huron County Museum in Goderich on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, 2024, the event features local author panel discussions, a book fair, and writers’ workshops that will offer in-depth tips on editing and marketing as a local writer. Saturday’s event is free to attend, and all are welcome to join in discovering the creativity and storytelling happening right here in Huron County. Local authors from across genres, styles, and publishing methods will join panel discussions to talk about their craft. Panel topics include publishing the past, writing and publishing across genres, and setting stories in Huron County. The day will also feature a book fair hosted by the Bayfield Village Bookshop, making it a perfect opportunity to start shopping early for the booklover on any holiday gift-giving list.

Participants of Sunday’s writers’ workshops will learn practical strategies for editing and marketing their work and will have the opportunity to network with local authors. The first session will be hosted by author Cindy Matthews who will lead a session on Techniques to Breathe Life into Your Writing. For the second session, local author Wendy Million discusses Marketing Your Book in 2024. Pre-registration is required for those sessions. The fee is $25 per session and includes light snacks and refreshments. Space is limited for each session.

For full event details and to register for the workshops online here.