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WRITERS' RESOURCES

Welcome to Arapahoe Libraries' writers' resources. If you’re ready to write and publish your great American novel, biography, graphic novel or other literary project you’ve been longing to create, the library is here to help. Using the resources provided here, you can learn, research, create, format and submit your original work for publishing. Have any questions, contact us for help.

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Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online software that allows you to create professional-quality ebooks and print-ready files in ePUB, MOBI, and PDF formats. This is a free service provided by the Library District. To get started, just create a BiblioBoard account or sign-in to your existing account today.

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Have you finished and formatted an original work of writing? You can now submit it as an ebook for distribution through the library’s Indie Author Project. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Online submission is quick and easy. 
  • The license is non-exclusive so you can still submit your book to other publishers or platforms. 
  • If you need help formatting your book, please see the previous section for information on how to do this using Pressbooks.

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DISCOVER AUTHORS

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Discover new independent authors by exploring self-published ebooks in our Indie Colorado collection. Create an account through BiblioBoard to instantly read these selections. Learn more about the Colorado Author Project, opens a new window.

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Meet Jewell Parker Rhodes, Author of Will's Race for Home

Jan 12th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Smoky Hill Library
Join us for an afternoon with Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys.

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WRITING RESOURCES

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Online Learning Courses for Writers

Discover online classes to improve your writing skills through LinkedIn Learning and Gale Courses available with your library card.

Discover More Writing Resources

Assist your writing journey with this collection of online resources.

The Indie Author Project Expert Sessions

Featuring indie authors and industry professionals, this monthly webinar series offers content covering a wide range of writing topics.

Literature Resource Center

The world’s most current, comprehensive and reliable online literature database uniquely relevant to today’s researchers.

Online Learning Courses for Writers

Discover online classes to improve your writing skills through LinkedIn Learning and Gale Courses available with your library card.

Discover More Writing Resources

Assist your writing journey with this collection of online resources.

The Indie Author Project Expert Sessions

Featuring indie authors and industry professionals, this monthly webinar series offers content covering a wide range of writing topics.

Literature Resource Center

The world’s most current, comprehensive and reliable online literature database uniquely relevant to today’s researchers.
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