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Summer Writing Workshop Series - RO

The Truth About Publishing with Bryn Donovan - Ages 14+

2025-07-10 19:00:00 2025-07-10 20:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Writing Workshop Series - RO Bryn Donovan, former acquiring editor and published romance author, talks about her publishing journey and answers any questions people might have about the publishing business and author life. Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Thursday, July 10
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 19:00:00 2025-07-10 20:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Writing Workshop Series - RO Bryn Donovan, former acquiring editor and published romance author, talks about her publishing journey and answers any questions people might have about the publishing business and author life. Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Harnish Main

Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Bryn Donovan, former acquiring editor and published romance author, talks about her publishing journey and answers any questions people might have about the publishing business and author life.

How do authors achieve their dream of getting a book deal from a publisher and what is it like to work with a publisher? What do agents do? What are acquiring editors always looking for? Bryn Donovan, former acquiring editor and published romance author, talks about her publishing journey and answers any questions people might have about the publishing business and author life!

Author, former publishing executive, and freelance book editor at LuckyAuthor.com, Bryn's most recent novel, Her Knight at the Museum, was published by Berkley in November 2024, and is in development for a Hallmark movie. The sequel, Her Time Traveling Duke, will be released in late 2025. Bryn's nonfiction books include Master Lists for Writers and 5,000 Writing Prompts. She lives in the Chicago area, and blogs about writing and positivity at BrynDonovan.com. 

AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request accommodations, please email [info@aapld.org] or call (847) 458-6060 x143 at least 7 days in advance.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | High School Program | Adult Program |

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Harnish Main

Phone: 847-458-6060

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Harnish Main Large Meeting Room
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