Michigan Literary E-Mag 01/09/08 - Open Immediately for upcoming events and news!

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Motown Writers Network Motown Writers Network your link to the literary community in Detroit! and your source to all things literary in Michigan http://motownwriters.com | http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com  Home -- Advertise -- Blog -- Social Network -- BOOKSTORE MICHIGAN LITERARY E-MAG NEWS WWW.MOTOWNWRITERS.BLOGSPOT.COM  subscribe to Motown Writers Network subscribe to Michigan Literary Network subscribe to Blog Join Motown Writers Network Michigan's Literary Network Social Network   Contributors (please support) Christina Archer Barton Lessin Destiny Interrupted Ramblings Pam Perry, PR Coach Adele Nieves(Liquid Words Productions Echelon - promoting good books and good people Sylvia Hubbard Shamrock Jackie Moore Glenn Murray - 220 Communications Legacy Leonard   Featured Members Gail Gaymer     Barbara Ann    Monica        Cliffton             Edward Foxworth III Martin                 Oakley             Marie Jones    Hubbard Michigan Literary Blog for events & updates Come join me at Seminar for New and Aspiring Christian Writers on Michigan Literary Network Get "Not Easily Broken" by TD Jakes - movie opens this weekend starring Morris Chestnut So You Want To Be A Writer! Teen Writing/Reading Program "Celebrating the Dream" Inaugural Prayer Breakfast with TD Jakes, Pastor Marvin Winans, Bishop Blake, Bishop Vashti Mckenzie - more Come join me at Motor City Black age of Comics on Michigan Literary Network Check out "Poet in search of "ink"" on Michigan Literary Network Shelita Speaks - She shows you how to make it happen this year Ground breaking book: Reign In Life by Shelita Williams The Time to Write is Now Black Tie New Year's Eve - Grand Vision from Deeper Life FrontPage: Morris Chestnut One On One By Dorothy Tene Redmond (tweet for Movie Passes) Black History Month Online Book Fair January 25 - March 7, 2009 Fw: Book Events for Authors from Library of Congress Fw: GumboWriters.com interviews Literary Agents Felicia Eth & Paul Cirone Tywebbin Creations NEXT LEVEL Marketing - Marketing for the Younger Audience What does it mean to Self-Publish? by Kim Brooks Fw: The Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard Updates Fw: Don't Miss the Fourth Annual Write On! Workshop WagFest Networking Extravaganza March 13-15, 2009 in Seattle Fw: 2009 San Francisco Book Festival Call For Entries For more updates, news and events go to: http://motownwriters.blogspot.com Subscribe for daily updates at: Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner All Events (9) Add your events, by going to: http://motownwriters.ning.com/events January 10Saturday Writers Galore Meeting @ Barnes & Nobles January 10, 2009 from 10am to 12pm – Barnes and Noble, Wayne State Writers and Authors as we start the new year, lets focus on writing and marketing goals. How can we help each other? Let's come together (laptops if you have them) and create writing, publishing a... Organized by Sylvia Hubbard | Type: writing, publishing, marketing, promotion, meeting You are attending. Book Signing Brunch January 10, 2009 from 11am to 3pm – DeCarlos Hall The Founder & President of Coffee Tables Inspirations, LLC, wants to invite you to a fun-filled brunch. What better way to start the New Year with Sylvia Clark's new book, "Standing On God's Pr... Organized by Sylvia Clark | Type: Book, Signing, Brunch You have not responded. January 23Friday Cryptic ConFusion January 23, 2009 at 8am to January 25, 2009 at 8pm – Detroit-Troy Marriot January 23-25 2009 Detroit-Troy Marriot Troy, Michigan Cryptic ConFusion will showcase our usual wide array of panel discussions, performances, workshops, and events related to science fiction and... Organized by Jeff Beeler, Literary Programming, jabeeler@ebtech. net | Type: conference, sci-fi You might attend. January 24Saturday Seminar for New and Aspiring Christian Writers January 24, 2009 from 9am to 4pm – Greater Grace Temple - Detroit Let your gift shine in 2009! Do you have a helpful how-to, an inspiring memoir or an intriguing novel in your heart? Are you clueless about how to get started as a Christian author? Have you wri... Organized by Venus Mason Theus | Type: Seminar You are attending. Intro to Freelance Writing Seminar January 24, 2009 at 9am – Lansing Hi all, new to Ning, new to your group, bear with me! I just want to connect with other Michigan writers. I am teaching a seminar at Lansing Community College on Jan 24 & 30 (all day both days)... Organized by allena | Type: Seminar February 7Saturday Motor City Black age of Comics February 7, 2009 from 11am to 6pm – Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center The Motor City Black age kicks off February 07, 09. This is the start of an annual event in Detroit, Michigan to showcase our work to those that have never seen the likes of our creations of Graphi... Organized by Abayomi Allen | Type: ComicBook, Convention You might attend. February 16Monday Macomb Book Fair and Writers' Conference - FREE February 16, 2009 at 9am – Mount Clemens Public Library It's not too soon to mark your calendar for the 2009 Macomb Book Fair, which will be held on Saturday, February 7. We know you won't want to miss the keynote program, featuring husband and wife wri... Organized by Karen White Owens - owenswhitek@yahoo.com | Type: Conference, festival, bookfair, workshops You are attending. February 21Saturday Book Signing February 21, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm – Globle Bible Book Store For Shelita Williams for her new book entitled "How to Reign in Life!" Organized by Shelita Williams | Type: Book, signing You have not responded. February 27Friday Ladies Black Out February 27, 2009 at 9pm to February 28, 2009 at 1am – Bert's Market Place Theater Ladies Black Out is a celebration of Women. On stage will be a Fashion Show, Live Entertainment by Impact 7, the comedians, Black Coffee, Simply Shanell, and Sista Ketchup . Appearing also will be ... Organized by GRD Productions | Type: Womens, Celebration You have not responded. Add your events, by going to: http://motownwriters.ning.com/events Featured Groups Michigan Murder     Speakers         Comic Book        Screenwriters and Mayhem            Bureau            Group 15 members                    14 members                4 members                    9 members View All Featured | Click here All Groups (16) Add a Group                         See All Groups Sort by: Most Active Latest Activity Most Members Latest Michigan Murder and Mayhem 15 members Latest Activity: Jan 5 A collection of murder, mystery and suspense authors from Michigan. The Bard's Corner 17 members Latest Activity: Jan 5 This will be our corner of MWN where we can share our poetic dialogue. Speakers Bureau 14 members Latest Activity: Dec. 25, 2008 Purpose: to provide literary speakers for events in Michigan and help, encourage & educate on better speaking techniques Plan B Group 20 members Latest Activity: Dec. 5, 2008 Plan B is a group that discusses what we are doing extra to make ends meet. The B can stand for: Backup, Business, extra Bacon or extra Bread. What… Make It Happen! 11 members Latest Activity: Apr. 5, 2008 This is a place where non profits or those with really good, helpful, ideas can find useful information and links that help them properly structure th… Grown Folks Moanin' 12 members Latest Activity: Dec. 22, 2008 Erotica's lair Administration 4 members Latest Activity: Apr. 7, 2008 Group created for administrations the various organizations under Motown Writers Network. Planning committee leaders as well as moderators Screenwriters 9 members Latest Activity: Nov. 14, 2008 -the play's the thing- Motown Book Club 22 members Latest Activity: Dec. 25, 2008 for readers, bookclubs & reviewers Get together and talk about books! Reviewers: Post your reviews here Book Clubs: Talk about your monthly… Publisher's University 1 member Latest Activity: Dec. 5, 2008 Intro to Independent Publishing – This 3 day course will cover all the aspects of print publishing and how writers can take their work and make it a s… Humor, wit, and quips 9 members Latest Activity: Jun. 15, 2008 A place to give a smile. STORYTELLERS 17 members Latest Activity: Dec. 25, 2008 "Storytellers, by the very act of telling, communicate a radical learning that changes lives and the world: telling stories is a universally accessibl… Comic Book Group 4 members Latest Activity: Dec. 21, 2008 For publishers, authors, and readers of comic books. Asset Care! 1 member Latest Activity: Aug. 3, 2007 To share financial information and legal rights under our Constitution and Bill of rights Temple of Prosperous Prayers 1 member Latest Activity: Aug. 5, 2007 God Answers Prayer Michigan Literary Services 2 members Latest Activity: Nov. 26, 2008 Directory of Literary Services in Michigan. Businesses, Editors, Publicists and more! Add yours here! NO SPAM! So You Want To Be A Writer!   Metro Detroit Teen Urban Reading/Writing Program Hosted by Motown Writers Network   Detroit Public Library Edison Branch 18400 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228 313.852.4515   In an effort to inspire and assist, Motown Writers Network is offering creative writing and reading workshops for teenagers 9th – 12th Grade.     January 8, 2008          February 5, 2008 January 15, 2008          February 12, 2008 January 22, 2008          February 19, 2008 January 29, 2008          February 26, 2008     Please contact the facilitator for parent consent form, which is required before attending. A trained writer/author will conduct a class for 90 minutes once a week at The Detroit Public Library Edison Branch on Thursdays for eight weeks 4:30 to 6pm.  Parents may request to meet the writer/author in advance to evaluate the books that will be required reading and discussed through the program.   Facilitator: Sylvia Hubbard motownwriters@yahoo.com, 313.289.8614                         Motown Writers Network www.motownwriters.com   please forward to all the readers and writers that you know (this include bookstores, libraries, bookclubs and more!!) Spread the word and strengthen the literary community in Michigan. Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http://sylviahubbard.com http://motownwriters.com http://michiganliterarynetwork.com http://detroitliterarynetwork.com     NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now