Welcome to LAPL Writes, our guide to the Los Angeles Public Library's many resources for our local author community. Take a look at what the library has to offer and find useful advice on everything from overcoming writer's block to getting your work published.
A great selection of books on...
- General Writing Advice
- Screenwriting
- Editing and Publishing
- More
The Library provides 24/7 access to...
- Online Classes
- Databases
- Suggested Weblinks
- More
LAPL is partnering with BiblioBoard to offer this opportunity for you to reach a wider audience with your e-book.
Have you written a book? See our instructions for submitting your title for the Library's consideration.
Check out ...
- ALOUD lecture series
- Writing Groups
- Open Mics
- Author Talks
Discover a great new author before they make it big! Read self-published e-books submitted through the Indie Author Project program at LAPL and other public libraries throughout California.
Check out profiles on some of L.A.'s great local authors.
Interested in getting your novel, memoir, poetry collection, children's book and more in eBook and print-ready formats? Pressbooks Public is an easy-to-use online tool that allows you to create professional quality versions of your book in ePUB, MOBI, PDF and more—all through LAPL.
This collection represents the best independently published titles submitted by local L.A. authors to the Indie Author Project.