Writers’ Corner
LA County Library is here to help you break through. We’ve developed a creative hub where aspiring authors, seasoned storytellers, and everyone in between can find support, tools, and community to bring their words to life. Whether you’re drafting your first short story, polishing a novel, or exploring the world of self-publishing, we’re here for you.
Get Advice from Experts
As a part of LA County Library’s Next Chapter Writers’ Summit on October 5, 2025, we hosted a conversation with book editors and literary agents to learn about the publishing process, from pitch to print.
The panel of experts guide you through the process, from drafting your first query letter to avoiding publishing scams, from the thrill of signing with an agent to navigating the lows of rejection. We’ll demystify the process and provide helpful tips as you explore the next steps in your storytelling journey.
Discover and Read

BiblioBoard
Discover new authors by exploring self-published eBooks in the “Indie California” collection. The best submitted books, as determined by Library Journal, appear in Library Journal Select Collections. Create a BiblioBoard account to browse and instantly read eBooks.
Submit your eBook

Indie Author Project
Local authors can submit their eBook to the library using Indie Author Project. Online submission is quick and easy. Distribution of the eBook is royalty-free and the license is non-exclusive. If you need help formatting your book, use Pressbooks.
Format your eBook

Pressbooks
Pressbooks is an easy-to-use online software that allows authors to create professional quality eBooks and print-ready files in ePUB, MOBI and PDF formats. Free for library customers – sign in with your BiblioBoard account.
Online Classes & More
The resources below are available through our website with your library card number and PIN. Don’t know your PIN? Contact your local library.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers streaming online instructional videos taught by accomplished teachers and recognized industry experts. You can take an unlimited number of courses with 24/7 access. Start at our site and sign in with your library card number and PIN to begin watching videos.
Available classes include Writing Fundamentals: The Craft of Story, eBook Publishing Fundamentals, Distributing and Marketing eBooks, and eBook Format and Distribution Options.
Universal Class
Universal Class has over 500 online courses taught by real instructors. You can start a class at anytime, and there is no limit to the number of classes you can take. Create an account with a username and password to get started today.
Available classes include Creative Writing for Beginners, How to Write a Short Story, Novel Writing 101, Writing Women’s Fiction, and Romance Writing.
Gale Courses
Gale Courses offers a wide range of interactive courses led by expert instructors. Courses run for six weeks and you can take six courses per calendar year with new courses beginning every month. Create an account with your email and a password to get started.
Available classes include Beginning Writer’s Workshop, Advanced Fiction Writing, Writing for Children, Publish and Sell your eBooks, and Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published.
OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive Magazines offers free digital magazines for checkout – all you need is your library card and PIN number.
Available magazines include New York Review of Books.
Share Your Immigration & Citizenship Story

We want to know more about your experience immigrating to the US! No matter your country of origin (or current status), please consider sharing your journey with us. Such stories can serve as an inspiration to so many who want to share in the American Dream. Submit your stories in any form such as a written narrative (Doc or PDF file), photos, audio, or video. Submissions will be reviewed and then posted on our BiblioBoard community collections.




