Off the Page: Publishing Day

Name: Off the Page: Publishing Day
Start: 2025-11-01T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-11-01T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota 34236

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota 34236 | Sarasota, FL

Spend the day with publishing pros, bestselling authors, and Ringling College of Art and Design writing faculty at this one-of-a-kind literary event for writers of all genres and experience levels.
From choosing a publishing path to crafting irresistible first pages, you'll enjoy a full lineup of workshops, interactive sessions, and professional feedback opportunities, all designed to help you grow as a writer and take the next step in your publishing journey.
Highlights include:
– “Pitch, Please!” speed-pitching with industry pros
– One-on-one editor/agent consults
– Writing workshops and feedback sessions
– A free author headshot booth
– Local author fair and Writers’ Hub
– Keynote address by author and writing teacher Roy Peter Clark
Food available for purchase from Bonanno’s Bagels and Currywursttruck SRQ.
Off the Page is a literary celebration hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources throughout November. Events include talks by bestselling authors, book signings, writing workshops and more, with all library locations participating.