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One of the most valuable resources any writer has is the
public library, and I mean beyond access to the whole world of books.
Here in Los Angeles where I live, we have the Los Angeles Library
system and the County Library System. With your library card and PIN, you can
access for free a remarkable number of resources for learning all kinds of
things including online courses from outlets that are otherwise quite expensive.
These include services like Lynda.com, Gale Courses and language learning sites.
The kind of courses you can access include computer proficiency,
GED and job searching skills. And you don’t necessarily have to be at the
library to do it. Many of these resources are accessible remotely. Did I mention, FREE?
Meanwhile, for writers in Los Angeles – here is a page detailing
how to find local writers’ groups.
Some are free, others are fee based, and some are actually
held at libraries themselves. Aren’t we lucky?
If there is one thing that will make a difference to getting
your writing project finished, it is having an accountability buddy. I would probably still be muddling along with Dervish Dust, if it weren’t for mine. Your
writers’ group may work to fill that role, or you may find someone to do it
there.
Of course, when I was researching Dervish Dust, I visited a number of specialty libraries and also accessed material in various archives. But the public library was part of me journey too.
Of course, when I was researching Dervish Dust, I visited a number of specialty libraries and also accessed material in various archives. But the public library was part of me journey too.
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