So You Wanna Write a Book?

You have a story in you — this is where it starts. So You Wanna Write a Book? is a preview session designed to inspire, unlock, and get you writing. Through a close look at a celebrated author's craft and a guided writing prompt, you'll begin to surface the themes and ideas only you can bring to the page. Come experience what it means to write in community, and leave with a real sense of what's possible when you give yourself permission to begin. Shedia Smalls-Douglas is a Brooklyn-born author and communications leader with 15 years of experience in the art of storytelling. While she has driven impactful marketing and communications strategies for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, her specialty lies in the written word. She is a graduate of NYU, and also studied visual art in her earlier years __________________________________ Price: $15 Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Location: Union Arts Center (UAC) Classroom, 1980 Morris Ave, Union, NJ Max Capacity: 20