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Purcellville Writing Group

Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM Purcellville Library

Get your questions answered about word length, illustrations, and the writing process with picture book author Debra Shumaker. Brief writing exercises and a Q&A will round out the presentation. Visit Debra Shumaker's website for more information. You can also find her on Instagram, Bluesky, and Pinterest under the handle @debrakshumaker. Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

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