Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

Talk Story Session With Stuart Holmes Coleman, author of "Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero," on his research and how Eddie Aikau impacted the lives of Hawaiians, with video; 2-3 p.m. today, Kane'ohe Public Library. 233-5676.

FOR WRITERS

HPU 7th Annual Ko'olau Writing Workshops, for novice and seasoned writers, with featured speaker Victoria Kneubuhl, dramatist and playwright, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Pacific University, Windward campus; $10 donation/$5 donation for students includes breakfast and drinks (brown-bag lunch). Reservations: Patrice Wilson, 544-1108 or pwilson@hpu.edu.

Book Publishing Workshop, Rich Budnick teaches how to attract a publisher and find a literary agent, how to avoid common mistakes and the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College, Classroom 104, Manono Building; $40. Registration required: 734-9256.

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