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Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference Nov 9-11, 2012! RSVP NOW! Posted on October 8, 2012 by SylviaHubbard1 Edit   Join Readers, Authors, Writers, Poets and more November 9th – 11th to celebrate the written word. At various locations around Detroit, join MotownWriters Network and the Literary community for three days of book signings, writing, publishing & marketing workshops, film & theater seminars and genre panels, All Male literary panels, giveaways,independent film showcases, book drives, open mic and so much more.http://motownliteraryjam.com or http://bit.ly/EOM2012 click flyer to register now! For Immediate Release October 3, 2012   Media Contact: AND Communications Andrea Daniel (313) 468-2459 ad@andcommunicationsllc.com   Motown Writers Network Announces 9th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference To celebrate the written word in Metro Detroit with every reader and writer around!   DETROIT – October 3, 2012 – "Literary Digital Detroit" is the theme of the 9th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam and Conference, hosted by the Motown Writers Network, in partnership with the non-profit organization, Detroit Impact.  The conference is November 9 through 11, 2012 at multiple locations around Detroit. The goal is to celebrate the literary arts in the digital age with Detroit area authors, writers and avid readers. The three-day event opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 9 at the Lafayette Lofts, 1301 Lafayette, with networking, and poetry by the InsideOut Youth Poets, followed by the Passion Fruit Poetry Festival hosted by EchoVerse at 7:30 p.m. (must be 18 years and older to attend) with Comedian Mic Larry bringing the laughs. On Saturday, November 10 the conference starts at 8 a.m. at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, and includes writing, print publishing and electronic publishing, business and marketing workshops (must be registered to attend), a Poetry Panel Discussion on the history of spoken word in Motown, and an all-male Literacy Panel Discussion.  Sunday, November 11th, conference attendees are invited to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Museum at 5pm to see the play "Chatline," produced and written by Detroit playwright, Raquel L. Draper.  "This is our 12th year as an organization, and our ninth conference. As it grows every year, it confirms how important literary and literacy work is in our community," says Sylvia Hubbard, founder of the Motown Writer's Network.  "Our All-Male Literacy Panel Discussion returns this year to continue the conversation we started last year on increasing literacy in our community, and how literacy is impacted in the digital age." The Literacy Panel Discussion begins at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, with moderator Vicki Thomas, City Beat Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950.  Panelists include, Detroit City Councilman James Tate; Dr. Ray Johnson, Educational Consultant, founder and former Principal of Paul Robeson Academy (Detroit, MI); John Cromer, President and CEO of Lolamax Management; Truman Hudson, Jr., President of DEX Design Associates, and adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University and Wayne County Community College District; Jesse Cole, author of Walk Like A King, and founder of 1,000 KINGS teen leadership initiative; Eddie Connor, author, educator, evangelist, motivational speaker, and TV host, and other community leaders. Other conference highlights include the Detroit Poetry sponsored panel discussion on the History of Spoken Word in Motown; the Detroit Police Officers' Book Fair with Detroit Police Officer authors displaying and selling their books, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Fallen Police Officers' Fund; Sandy's Land Open House for parents and children;Book Party 2012 for authors to announce new and upcoming book releases, and Detroit's Independent Film Highlights featuring local film makers' movie trailers or productions. These activities are free! Additionally, the community is encouraged to donate new or gently used books to the Motown Literacy Project to increase literacy in Metro Detroit. And throughout the conference, attendees will have the chance to win the new white paper Amazon Kindle, literary swag bags and other prizes. Sponsors of the 9th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference include Passion Fruit Poetry, VKI, Literary Voice & HollaIfYouHearMe.com, DetroitPoetry.com, Sandysland.com, AND Communications, LiteraryLoft.com,ScribalPress.com, RepYourCity.com, 23Exchange.com, Michigan Literary Network, and HubBooks. The 9th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam and Conference is November 9 through 11, 2012, at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers. For information on tickets, sponsorship and vendor opportunities please visithttp://www.motownliteraryjam.com/ or call (313) 289-8614.  You can also send an email tosylviahubbard@yahoo.com.   ### Related articles Press Release: Motown Writers Network Brings Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference to Detroit for the 9th Year!(motownwriters.wordpress.com) Win 2 Tickets to "Saving Mamma" for Sunday Courtesy of Asalh! 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