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Writer's Resources

Whether you're dreaming of becoming the next bestselling author, aiming to get your work published, or just feeling stuck with writer's block, find resources to inspire, guide, and empower you on your creative writing journey.

Ready to take your writing to the next level? Learn more below. All you need is a Brampton Library card to get started. 

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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers an on-demand library of tutorials and courses covering the latest business, technology and creative skills. You can find a wide range of courses specifically tailored to creative writing. Enhance your skills with lessons from experienced writers who share insider tips and techniques and offer practical exercises.

  • Get unlimited access to over 16,000 self-paced courses taught by industry experts.
  • Take your learning to go with LinkedIn Learning apps for Apple and Android. 
  • Set weekly learning goals and get reminders to help prioritize your learning.
  • Share new and updated skills with your network by uploading Certificates of Completion to your LinkedIn Profile. 

Learn how to access LinkedIn Learning for free with your Brampton Library card.

Looking for a place to start? Explore these suggestions:

Gale Courses

Gale Courses gives you access to hundreds of self-paced online courses for professional development and personal enrichment, taught by expert instructors.

  • Classes run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month
  • The online classroom gives you access to all course materials. Get one-on-one help from the instructor and interact with other students through the discussion board.
  • Get a certificate of completion after completing a course with a passing grade. 
  • Learning can happen anytime on a laptop or mobile device with internet access.

Learn how to access Gale Courses for free with your Brampton Library card.

Looking for a place to start? Explore these suggestions:

Kanopy

Kanopy is an ad-free streaming service that offers a wide selection of high-quality films, including critically acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, educational videos and more. 

  • Choose from over 30,000+ films from A24, BBC Studios, Criterion, The Great Courses, History, Kino Lorber, PBS, and more.
  • Get 20 tickets per month to use towards instant viewing access.  
  • Discover new films tailored to your interests and preferences, making it easier to find content that resonates with you.  
  • Stream on your schedule from any internet-connected device. Use the Kanopy apps for Apple, Android and Fire OS, or watch through your Smart TV, Roku, and Chromecast.

Learn how to access Kanopy for free with your Brampton Library card. 

Looking for a place to start? Explore the suggestions below. Note: The Great Courses uses 5 of 20 monthly tickets and offers 21 days of access for each course.

PressReader

PressReader is an online resource that gives you instant and unlimited, all-you-can-read access to newspapers and magazines from around the world. 

  • Find publications from over 120 countries and in over 60 languages. 
  • Set up automatic downloads to get new issues as soon as they hit newsstands
  • Auto-translate articles in up to 25 world languages
  • Take your reading to go with PressReader apps for Apple and Android.

Learn how to access PressReader for free with your Brampton Library card.

Looking for a place to start? Explore the suggestions below.

Note: You will need to Sign In using your Library Card via the Library or Group option on PressReader in order to get free remote access at home or on the go. 

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