A recent study by the National Endowment for the Arts showed that fiction reading is on the rise, especially among 18- to 24-year-olds.
–Newsweek
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by Shawn Proctor
*Winning not guaranteed.
In project management, the key is to begin with the end in mind. So maybe I should have foreseen that my flash story “A Good Egg” would be a winner of the 2017 Podcastle Flash Fiction Contest and would go on to become published by Flash Fiction Online as a reprint. Unfortunately, writing with the end goal in mind has never worked for me.
Instead, here’s a template I follow when entering any fiction contest:
read more: https://www.sfwa.org/2019/03/how-to-win-a-short-fiction-contest/
by Anne R. Allen In a much-shared article titled “Why Your Memoir Won’t Sell,” former Writer’s Digest editor Jane Friedman listed the things that will trigger an agent or publisher to reject a memoir by a non-celebrity. A lot of people working on memoirs have been pretty discouraged by it.
read more https://annerallen.com/2019/04/how-to-write-memoir/
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Hello Writers!
Our group meets tomorrow, April 18th from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm in the the Auburn Hills Library located at 3400 Seyburn in Auburn Hills.
Agenda:
Via Critique Session:
Critique Guidelines:
Big News!!!!
Writing guru, Natalie Goldberg, is hosting her first online writing course.
Check out all she has to offer here:
https://courses.shambhala.com/writing-down-the-bones/
See you tomorrow!
Mychelle Martin, Facilitator
"Nurturing the Auburn Hills Writing Community since 2011"
Please forward this email to any writer you feel may benefit from its contents.
And as always, please let me know if you wish to be removed from our list, thank you.
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C.K. Brooke has experience editing and proofreading for both traditional and self-published authors in various genres, including adult romance, young adult and middle-grade novels, fantasy, memoir, and much more. She is an in-house editor for 48fourteen, Break Through Author, and The Parliament House Press. References are available upon request.
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Michigan Literary Network is proud to have on our second show presenting Tips Tricks and a wonderful literary talk with Pam Perry.
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Pam Perry
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Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors authors, speakers and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishing contracts. She is also the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE.
After working with Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, TBN, The Word Network, Radio One, Oprah Magazine, Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS – and many other major media outlets. Her clients have been offered major publishing contracts, and have created successful full-time careers as “authorpreneurs” earning six-figures.
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On behalf of our colleague and Tuxedo Project Fellow Rose Gorman, check out all the exciting events happening on Marygrove’s campus. Also mark your calendar to be with us on April 26thfor the Contemporary American Authors Lecture by slam poet and spoken word artist Elizabeth Acevedo.
Join us for workshops and reading groups for all ages February thru April!
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Join local poet Michael Lauchlan for a 6-week creative writing workshop inspired by The Poet X and other writing by some of our time’s most talented storytellers. This workshop is FREE and open to writers of all backgrounds, genres, and experience levels. Copies of The Poet X, Acevedo’s poetry collection Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths, writing materials, and refreshments provided by Marygrove College and The Tuxedo Project. Just bring yourself! Registration required.
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MICHAEL LAUCHLAN has contributed to many publications, including New England Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, The North American Review, Valparaiso Poetry Review, Sugar House Review, Louisville Review, and Poet Lore and Poetry Ireland. His most recent collection is Trumbull Ave., from WSU Press (2015).
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PLUS! Outreach programming locations include Detroit International Academy for Young Women, Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program, Michigan Community Resources, and Detroit Public Library’s Southwest branches. If you or someone you know is employed by or receives services from these sites, ask their staff about the special workshops and reading and discussion groups they have planned for their organization!
ADDITIONAL CAALS PROGRAMMING WILL BE ANNOUNCED JUST IN TIME FOR NATIONAL POETRY MONTH IN APRIL!
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The Midwest Literary Walk is an annual literary event on the last Saturday in April nestled in the convenient and historic downtown of Chelsea, Michigan. The event is aimed at highlighting the power of literature and poetry in everyday life. Reading events take place at a range of venues in downtown Chelsea, Michigan. The readings are intimate, giving attendees a chance to interact with the authors. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Midwest Literary Walk is hosted by Chelsea District Library.
All locations are within walking distance from parking to each venue. For your convenience, please refer to the maps and directions on the event website to assist you with your visit to Chelsea.
read more https://www.michigan.org/event/11th-annual-midwest-literary-walk
What is Independent Bookstore Day?
Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. Every store is unique and independent, and every party is different. But in addition to authors, live music, cupcakes, scavenger hunts, kids events, art tables, readings, barbecues, contests, and other fun stuff, there are exclusive books and literary items that you can only get on that day. Not before. Not after. Not online.
To see past exclusives, check out our archives.
Why are we celebrating independent bookstores?
read more http://www.indiebookstoreday.com/
Bookstores: find out how you can participate!
Michigan bookstores already signed up
Glen Lake: Writing Camp Heaven!
Next Summer Retreat at Glen Lake: June 15-22, 2019
View or Download: Glen Lake Retreat 2019 brochure in PDF format for all the details and registration information.
Every June, PW members have the opportunity to attend a week-long writing conference/retreat at Villa Glen, on the shores of Glen Lake. For many members, this is the highlight of the PW experience: writers have opportunities to discuss their craft with others who share their passion, daily small group meetings offer help and support with specific pieces of writing, large group gatherings build camaraderie, and ample time for writing is always provided. Several small, optional craft talks by members are offered throughout the week. And there are many opportunities for informal discussion and activities.
In addition, each conference presents a professional writer as a keynote speaker; back for the 2017 keynote is poet Mary Ann Samyn. In recent years, presentations from Laura Kasischke, Jack Driscoll, Heather Sellers and Gerry LaFemina have stimulated thought and discussion—and writing. Also, each conference ends with a “read-around,” a gathering allowing a chance for everyone to hear a small sample of each writer’s work.
Publishers Weekly named Literati Bookstore its 2019 Bookstore of the Year on March 28.
Literati was announced in February as one of five finalists for the award, which honors independent bookstores nominated by those in the book industry. The award will be presented to owners Hilary and Michael Gustafson at BookExpo on May 30 in New York City.
Literati recently celebrated its six-year anniversary of being in business — it opened on March 31, 2013. Since then, the independent bookstore has made a name for itself with its public typewriter, cafe and the number of literary events it hosts.
read more https://www.michigandaily.com/section/business/literati-named-2019-bookstore-year
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Get Caught Reading Month
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4 – Free Comic Book Day – first Saturday in May
9 – Peter Pan Day
12 -18 – Reading is Fun Week
12 – Limerick Day
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