LITERARY/BOOKS

TWS Reading Series Readings by a cross section of TWS alumni, plus feature reader Meredith Quartermain. • Cottage Bistro, 4468 Main St. • Jan. 5, 8 p.m. • SFU.ca/reading-series Resources for Writers Learn about writing, publishing and community resources. Build your writer’s tool box and connect with the writing community. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. • Jan. 7, 2-4 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events Dead Poets Reading Series Readers bring to life the works of their favourite deceased poets. Each reader will give a brief presentation on the life and work of their chosen poet, followed by a poetry reading. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • Jan. 8, 3-4:30 p.m. • Free, 604-331-3603, vpl.ca/events An Evening of Storytelling Ten storytellers share original stories! $5 cover includes a ballot to vote for your favourites. • Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main St. • Jan. 10, 8 p.m. • 604-255-1740, facebook.com/events/1795573477367291/ Self Publishing Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. — Self Publishing 100: Introduction to Ebooks. Provides an introduction to the steps involved with creating an ebook. | Jan. 19 or 26, 10:30 a.m. — Self Publishing 101: Create Your First Ebook. Covers formatting text, adding images and turning a manuscript into a digital masterpiece. • Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch • Free, registration required, 604331-3603, vpl.ca/events