Special Announcement: Real Men Write

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On June 8, 2013 the Motown Writer’s Network along with Scribblers, Screamers, and other Wordslingers Magazine will conduct its regular monthly meeting around the theme, “Real Men Write”.

“Real Men Write”, is an effort to introduce more people to the contributions African American men have made to the literary community.

The June meeting will feature approximately six African American male authors who will talk about their books, give insight into the reasons they started writing, and actively reach out to young people in the community with the hope of encouraging them to follow in their footsteps.

Barnes and Noble Café at Wayne State Campus on Warren and Cass will be the site for this great event. It will start promptly at 10 a.m. If you have a young man in your life that you want to expose to the literary arts, bring him on this day! This will be every young man’s opportunity to see and talk to some real men about what they love…Writing.  For more information, check out the link to the PSA here: http://www.sswmagazine.com/

Please spread the word! Use hashtag #RMW when mentioning this event on your Twitter or Facebook. Scribblers, Screamers, and other Wordslingers Magazine and the Motown Writers Network are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

-Kelly Greene

Motown Writers Network

 

 

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Real Men Write~ Jesse Cole

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Real Men Write Feature~ Jesse Cole

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As one of the nation’s leading Youth Leadership Speakers, Entrepreneurs and Talk Show Host, Jesse A. Cole, Jr. is Founder of 1,000 KINGS Leadership Academy, a leadership initiative to help young men find their leadership identity and enhance their personal development.

He is the author of Walk Like A King: The Young  Man’s Guide To Conquering The World (MYG 2012) and the Leadership Legacy Series (MYG 2013). His work as an author, mentor, and generation-leader has afforded him the opportunity to receive multiple honors such as the Douthat Collegiate Leadership Award and the Magic Johnson “What Inspires You” Finalist Award.

Jesse’s goal is to provide young people with principles that they can build on. His motto is K.I.N.G: Keep Investing in the Next Generation.

In Leadership,

Jesse A. Cole, Jr.
CEO, 1,000 KINGS
P.O. Box 442
Hazel Park, MI 48030
www.OneThousandKings.com
www.WalkLikeAKing.com
www.JesseSpeaks.com
Info@OneThousandKings.com
(248) 217-7620

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What You Won’t Do for Love @detroitwriter71 Stage play May 25th #Detroit! Get yr tixs now!

 

Big Girl Ideas Presents What You Won’t Do For Love
 

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From the director and writers, Octavia Lesley,

I’m excited to announce that this is my production scheduled for May 25 and I would be honored if you could attend one of our shows. WYWD is a hilarious production about parenting, forgiveness, and the courage to dream. Tickets are only $15 and $20. If you cannot support, please consider  telling a family/church member or friend.

Purchase your tickets at by clicking here: wywd.brownpapertickets.com

 

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Real Men Write Feature~ Eddie Connor

Eddie%20ConnorEmpowering people to overcome obstacles and walk in their unique purpose is the real life message shared by Eddie Connor, who is a 15-year cancer survivor.

Eddie is a resident of Detroit, Michigan but grew up in Kingston, Jamaica.

As a product of a divorced family, Eddie realizes that he was not born with a “silver spoon” but discovered strength in the midst of struggle.

As an Author, Evangelist, Motivational Speaker, Poet, Political Advisor, Teacher, and TV Correspondent on CBS/CW 50, Eddie Connor shares his story of overcoming cancer in his three books: Purposefully Prepared to Persevere, Collections of Reflections: Symphonies of Strength – Volumes 1-3, and E.CON the ICON: from Pop Culture to President Barack Obama (www.eddieconnor.com).

Eddie Connor is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, with a focus in History. He has also earned a Master of Arts Degree in Education from Marygrove College, as a Reading and Literacy Specialist.

He has garnered prestigious honors for his community activism and role model leadership, such as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, Eastern Michigan University President For a Day, the Black Male Engagement Leadership Award, and named one of the top 100 leaders in “Who’s Who in Black Detroit.”

Over the years, Eddie has encouraged youth to overcome life’s obstacles on his radio program, “Youth On The March” being broadcast throughout the United States and Caribbean, to more than 25 million people.

Eddie desires to educate and empower the next generation.  He has launched a literacy initiative “Boys 2 Books” which is designed to combat the school-to-prison pipeline, by empowering young males via life skills and literacy. The program has been endorsed by the United States Congress.

From Cancer to Conqueror to more than Conqueror, God has truly given Eddie Connor a voice to reach individuals of all ages and backgrounds with a message that you can overcome any obstacle.

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Real Men Write~Walter O’Bryant

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The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers prsnts: TRANSFORMATION May17th @satori_10 #detroit #mwn #motownlit #michlit

 

REAL PEOPLE…
TRUE STORIES…
TOLD LIVE.
MAY 2013
Transformation 
Charles H. Wright Museum
Friday, May 17th 8:00 p.m.
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The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers
Presents
TRANSFORMATION
Featuring Twisted Storytellers
Greg Dunmore, Jeff Doyle, Yvonne Healy, Hildegarde Kirkland and DiAnna Solomon
with
Twisted Musical Guest, Amy Jackson
 
 
 
 
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The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers has a global mission to connect humanity, create community and provide an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul cleansing, entertainment experience that is unique through the art and craft of storytelling.
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@ACWDetroit Scribes for Christ Writing Group Meeting wsg @MonicaMJones May 23, 2013

ACW
Metro Detroit
Scribes for Christ
Thursday, May 23, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Greater Grace Temple – Room 200 E
23500 W. 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48219

Visitors and guests are welcome
$5.00 donation

Education, inspiration and fellowship for emerging authors

Inspirationista, Monica Marie Jones

 

Monica Marie Jones is an author whose published works include

The Ups and Downs of Being Round (Fiction/Self-Help),

Taste My Soul (Poetry), FLOSS (Fiction),

Swag (Urban Fiction) and Sweet Soliloquy (Poetry).

Having written in several genres, Ms. Jones will conduct a workshop that covers many of the bare boned basics of writing. She will also provide answers to the top four questions

emerging writers often have:

*How to I avoid distractions?

*Is it better to outline or write freestyle?

*How do I overcome writer’s block?

*What tools are available to help maximize my productivity?

More about ACW Scribes for Christ

 mailing address is:

P. O. Box 20913

Ferndale, Michigan 48220

 

 

 

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Michigan Literary Network Blog Talk Radio~May 15, 2013

Today at 5:30pm hang out with Sylvia Hubbard on the Michigan Literary Network blog talk radio show as she interviews Satori Shakoor. Satori is the founder, and leader of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers. You can check them out at http://www.secretstorytellers.com/, and  Facebook.com/TheSecretSocietyof TwistedStorytellers

 

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Up next is Octavia Lesley. Octavia is a playwright, play director, and operates the theatrical production company Big Girl Ideas. Join in today as she talks about her upcoming play “What You Won’t Do for Love.” To stay in contact with Octavia follow her on Facebook.com/Octavia TheWriter Lesley, and Twitter@DetroitWriter71.
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How to Write Better-Writing Tips on Voice, Tense, Perspective, Cliche and Wordiness

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Stephen King On Twilight, 50 Shades of Grey,…

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Real Men Write~Yusef Shakur

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On Writing-Transitioning Between Scenese

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Michigan Literary Network Blogtalk radio~May 8, 2013

Listen in today at 5:30pm as Sylvia Hubbard  interviews our first guest Ken Coleman, a Detroit native and a seasoned communications, media and public policy consultant. He is also the author of the new book On This Day: African-American Life in Detroit.

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Ken Coleman’s past employment experiences include serving as a legislative assistant to former Detroit City Councilwoman Brenda M. Scott as well as State Senators Irma Clark-Coleman and Buzz Thomas. He has also worked as press secretary to U.S. House member Gary C. Peters and as a reporter at the Michigan Chronicle and Michigan FrontPage. In 2009, Ken was elected by local voters to serve on the Detroit Charter Revision Commission, where he helped to lead the way in drafting a new governing document for City of Detroit.

With passion and dedication, Ken serves as a volunteer mentor and an advisory board member with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit. He chairs a special task force that is dedicated to increasing the number of black men who mentor African-American boys. Ken is completing a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University. He is married to Kim Trent. They have a four-year old son, Jackson.

Learn more about Ken’s new book at http://www.onthisdaydetroit.com/

Later, at 5:45pm;  Sylvia Hubbard will be interviewing Erica Coleman who is a new author. Her debut book is “Dying to be Loved.”

Erica ColemanErica Monique Coleman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Coleman graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelors degree in Journalism. Coleman’s creative talents as a writer, model, actor and spokesperson have enabled her to communicate and befriend large groups of men and women “who all have a story to tell.”  Writing has been her passion for many years, but her focus has mainly been on women’s’ life issues, as featured on her Blog, “Girl Let Me Tell You.”  She currently resides in Detroit, MI with her son whom she hopes will follow in her creative footsteps.  Dying To Be Loved is her first novel with hopes of many more to follow.

Check Erica out at www.ericacoleman.com

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MWN Author Feature~ Erica Coleman

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On saturday, August 25th I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing the beautifully talented author, Erica Coleman. This local Detroit author has penned her first novel Dying To Be Loved, a book whose message is relevant and on time for the hour such as this.

Who is Erica Coleman? 

Erica Monique Coleman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Erica graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. 

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