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Please Pardon My Dust Dream Building Event Aug22nd @PleasePardonMD Metro #Detroit #MichLit #MotownLit

Posted on August 20, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

Have you always wanted to write a book? Do you have dreams of baking for a living? Do you see entrepreneurship or community activism in your future? If so, join the women of Please Pardon My Dust: I’m Under Construction, on Monday, August 22nd, from 7 – 8:30pm for an evening of networking and discussions. Listen as we share stories and answer questions on how we got started and what keeps us motivated. We hope to motivate you too!

Panelists include:

Fight For Your Life Founder: Andrea Franklin

Ask Jennyfer and All Things Detroit founder: Jennyfer Crawford

Yumbitz Founder: Monica Martin

and

Salon Ambiance Owner: Kelli Williams

Author and Motivational Speaker Monica R. Sholar will serve as host, and will co-moderate the panel with Author and Social Media Librarian SJ Lomas.

We look forward to networking with you and building dreams together.

WHENMonday, August 22, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) – Add to CalendarWHERE27045 Plymouth Road – 27045 Plymouth Road, Redford Charter Township, MI 48239 – View Map
$10 Register Now

Fathers & Figures Friday, June 17th: The Secret Society Of Twisted SThe Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellerstorytellers #Detroit #MichLit

Posted on June 14, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2016

Detroit Men Open Up With Personal Stories

Fathers & Figures Friday, June 17th

DETROIT, MI –– The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers will bring Detroit men who will tell true, personal stories of fatherhood to the stage at the Charles H. Wright Museum. The popular monthly event is one of 56 winners of the Knight Arts Challenge which funds projects that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts. The Society will strengthen and expand thanks to funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

“We are proud to support TSSOTS and their outstanding efforts to: showcase diverse storytellers and performing artists from the greater Detroit area; engage in cross-cultural, multi-generational and cross-gender interaction; facilitate community connection and pride, promote understanding, encourage positive change; and provide a unique showcase for creative self-expression for the betterment of Detroit, Southeastern Michigan and society in general.” said Dennis Scholl, vice president of arts for Knight Foundation.

“As we listen to the exciting, sometimes traumatizing, sometimes uplifting tales, we think: “that could be me,” or “that was me,” says Juanita Moore, president of the Charles H. Wright Museum, which hosts the events.

“I ain’t seen nothing like it,” says Dick Gregory. “Stay in touch with the storytellers. It can heal.”

The Society’s next event “Fathers & Figures” will take place at 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 17th at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Educator, Rodney U. Bellamy, Author, Dr. Ethriam Brammer, Ron Ford, Jr. son of late Parliament/Funkadelic performer, Ronald Ford and Master Metallurgist, Carlos Nielbock, will tell personal stories on the theme.

About The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers

The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers has a mission to connect humanity, heal and transform community by providing an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul-cleansing entertainment experience through the art and craft of storytelling.

About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. Knight Foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged.

For information, tickets and to watch video, visit www.secretstorytellers.org or call 313-744-6037.

Media Contact:

Satori Shakoor at 313-744-6037 or via email societyforstorytelling@gmail.com

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#MotownWriters Monthly @Meetup w/Pamela Hillard @dipllc Writer vs Writing Biz

Posted on June 10, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

Saturday, June 11, 2016

10:00 AM
Detroit Library – Main

5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI (edit map)
3rd Floor
(Please forward this to a friend and bring several friends with you.)

See ya Sat and please bring a donation to help us out.

About this meetup:

After a 35+-year career in education (Pre-K – 14), collaborative sales, and sales management and marketing, I started my first writing and editing business, Writing It Right For You, in July of 2008; expanding to my second, Detroit Ink Publishing, in 2012, and my third, Your Business Your Brand Creatively, in 2014. Through my three companies, my clients learn that “It Matters How You Say It”! I work with solo professionals, creative freelancers, and businesses and corporations throughout the United States, Canada, and twelve other countries on a variety of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing projects. I am opening a satellite office in Birmingham, England.

I provide writing, editing, web design and maintenance, publishing, and social media marketing services for our clients of all sizes and in all niches, and I specialize in working with creative freelancers on branding and marketing their art and their businesses.

I have Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education/Education and Sociology and a Master’s Degrees in English/Language Arts, Curriculum Development, and Psychology. I also have a Reading Specialist Certification from the State of Michigan and several business licenses.

Writing It Right For You Website: http://writingitrightforyou.com

Detroit Ink Publishing Website: http://detroitinkpublishing.com

Your Business Your Brand Creatively Website:http://yb2csystem.com

Office/Text: +1 313.769.3354

Cell/Text: +1 313.341.2398

Skype: pamela.hilliard.owens

Facebook: http://facebook.com/wirfy

Facebook: http://facebook.com/DetroitInkPublishing

Facebook: http://facebook.com/yb2cmarketingsystem

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelahilliardowens

Twitter: http://twitter.com/wirfy

Twitter: http://twitter.com/dipllc

Twitter: http://twitter.com/yb2c_system

Also bring your literary challenges, new books to announce and achievements. [url=http://motownwriters.com][img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JVRDta94aCs/S3WPjrekcjI/AAAAAAAAA50/aTcHEmlUIlc/s1600/mwnevents-762307.JPG[/img][/url]

Networking is key to our survival as writers and authors! This is your chance to learn, network and connect!

#MotownWriters Monthly @Meetup w/Pamela Hillard @dipllc Writer vs Writing Biz

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#PODCAST #MichLit Interview w/RoseMarie Wilson AKA @OneSingleRose #Poet #Published

Posted on June 2, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

#MichLit Interview w/RoseMarie Wilson AKA @OneSingleRose #Poet #Published

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/michiganliterarynetwork/2016/06/01/michlit-interview-wrosemarie-wilson-aka-onesinglerose-poet-published

Listen now!

#Michlit talks w/Poet, One Single Rose about writing, publishing & marketing poetry, upcoming events and MORE! Listen!

Rosemarie Wilson a.k.a. One Single Rose is an award winning poet, writer, playwright, singer, actress, and a staunch advocate of integrity and fidelity. Her insistence that every day presents an opportunity to live, learn and love positively allows her to motivate others when living throws curves at our existence. Since March 2009, the official release of her first self-published collection of poetry “One Single Rose . . . Poetry Blossomed from a Rose Core,” she has been dubbed an inspirational poet. Her second collection of poetry entitled “One Single Rose…Out of Darkness Into Light,” and her first erotic chapbook “Pearl’s Plays” were released for her birthday in March 2012. One section of Out of Darkness Into Light collection focuses solely on poems requested by her readers.

Website: http://onesinglerose.com/

Listen now!

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Upcoming Literary events in and around Michigan #MichLit @Eventbrite

Posted on May 26, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

These were discovered from searches. Fill up your calendar, share with other readers, writers and authors and support by going to the events.

note: These are not in the order of dates and make sure you click on the direct link (share or bookmark event) so you can see exactly what city this event is in. )

FRI, AUG 12 10:00 AM

Rust City Book Convention

Detroit Marriott Troy

SAT, AUG 20 2:00 PM

The Motor City Book Experience

Cobo Center

TUE, MAY 24 6:00 PM

The Journey With In – Book Launch in Ann Arbor

Michigan Theater

SAT, AUG 20 11:00 AM

2016 Sweet Home Chicago Author Event

Doubletree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile

THU, MAY 26 7:30 PM

Super Mind Book Signing with Dr. Norman Rosenthal

The Center on Halsted – The Hoover – Leppen Theater

FRI, AUG 12 7:00 PM

Once Upon a Book Author Signing & the Happily Ever After Ball

Bavarian Inn Lodge

WED, AUG 31 6:00 PM

Tawana “Honeycomb” Petty presents: Coming Out My Box – One Woman Show!

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

SAT, MAY 28 4:00 PM

Dre’ Till’s 50th Birthday Celebration & Book Signing

Harborside International Golf Center

SAT, JUL 30 11:00 AM

River City Book Bash 2016

Newport Aquarium

SAT, JUN 4 2:00 PM

Hustlegirl: Book Launch Party

Silver Room

SAT, AUG 20 10:30 AM

Lightroom #4 – Lets make a book using the Book Module // PROCAM Detroit

PROCAM Photo & Video Gear

TUE, OCT 25 7:00 PM

One Book Talk with Steve Pemberton

Indiana University East Vivian Auditorium, Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Boulevard, Richmond, IN, United States

FRI, SEP 23 6:00 PM

Indie Authors Do It Dirty 2016

Radisson Hotel

THU, JUN 9 5:30 PM

Viva Libris! An Evening for Detroit Little Libraries

Tangent Gallery & Hastings Street Ballroom

SAT, OCT 15 11:00 AM

Marketing Before & After Publication

1476 W Maple Rd

SAT, JUN 18 1:00 PM

Ann Arbor Book Festival: 2016 Writer’s Workshop

Neutral Zone

SAT, JUN 25 11:00 AM

Cleveland Author Event 6.25.16

The Westin Cleveland Downtown

SAT, JUL 9 10:00 AM

Tulip City Author Event

Haworth Inn

SAT, JUL 16 10:30 AM

Grammatically Incorrect: Editing for the Self-Published Author

24590 George Ave

SAT, OCT 15 11:00 AM

Arch City Author Event – Author Signing

-The Renaissance Hotel

SAT, JUN 11 12:00 PM

Authors Expo

Pontiac Public Library

FRI, SEP 30 7:00 PM

12th ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF AUTHORS with NALEIGHNA KAI, FARRAH ROCHON, CARRIE H. JOHNSON, MARTHA KENNERSON, JOYCE BROWN and more to come

HOTEL ALLEGRO

FRI, SEP 30 7:00 PM

12th ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF AUTHORS with NALEIGHNA KAI, FARRAH ROCHON, CARRIE H. JOHNSON, JOYCE BROWN and more to come

HOTEL ALLEGRO

FRI, SEP 16 7:30 PM

Ignite Your Soul Author Event 2016

Centennial Hall

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Calling all authors – Michigan Book Bash-July 17, 2016 #michlit

Posted on May 24, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

The Michigan Book Bash will be taking place on Sunday, July 17 from 10AM-4PM
in Harvey Kern Pavilion in Frankenmuth. It is part of a larger event called
Michigan Market & Mayhem that features locally produced food, beverages, and
products. Table space and a chair will be provided at no cost to authors
selected to participate. They must be residents of Michigan and able to sell
and sign books during the event. To be considered authors should send an
email to Fest@BuyMichiganNow.com with “Book Bash” in the subject line. They
should include: their genre, the title(s) they intend to sell, the publisher(s), the city
where they reside, and a link to a website where we can learn more about the
books.

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Strike A Post Booksigning #Detroit w/@LatanyaOrr @DetroitLibrary Parkman Branch April 25th

Posted on April 24, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

A special AUTHOR MEET & GREET, NEXT MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 25, 2016 @ 6pm at the PARKMAN BRANCH of the Detroit Public Library located at 1766 Oakman (@Dexter). LaTanya Orr will be doing a reading/sharing my story and a booksigning. This is a FREE event. Books will be available for $20. Light refreshments served.

Purchase your book on Amazon, click here: http://amzn.to/1VHq8Pe

For more about this author:

LaTanya Orr

@LaTanyaOrr

strikeapose-thebook.net

Get the book at:

http://amzn.to/1VHq8Pe

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Featured Vendor @ #MotownWriters Women’s Literary Brunch: Casheena Parker @IndianAngelLuv

Posted on March 10, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

Event Details:

Motown Literary Women Event 2016

March 19, 2016 11am

Location: Skillman Detroit Public Library, 121 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48226

RSVP FOR FREE TICKETS OR GET LIMITED VIP TICKETS – CLICK HERE

Author Bio:

Born and raised in Michigan I have been writing since I was a child. Having the honor of being Published with the Westland Library Writers Collection three years in a row. I have taken the opportunity to self publish Ruthless my first novel in the Ruthless Series. I look forward to continuing to share my talent with the world.

Facebook:

Casheena Parker

Twitter:

CasheenaParker

Instagram:

AuthorCasheenaParker

Website:

CasheenaParker.com

Ruthless Synopsis:

Eva Rodriguez is a fifteen year old girl who was sold into the escort business by her mother Anna. Though she prides herself on hard work and great moral ethics and would prefer to be known for her brain than her body her mother had other plans forcing her to adapt to her situation.

Buy Paperback & eBook

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Featured Vendor @ #MotownWriters Women’s Literary Brunch: Tenita Johnson

Posted on March 8, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

Event Details:

Motown Literary Women Event 2016

March 19, 2016 11am

Location: Skillman Detroit Public Library, 121 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48226

RSVP FOR FREE TICKETS OR GET LIMITED VIP TICKETS – CLICK HERE

Bio:

If she’s driving down the street at 70 miles per hour, a spelling error on a highway billboard is sure catch her eye. Although she may not pull the car over, she may contact the advertiser as a courtesy to let them know, in case they want to fix it of course.

What may not matter to most has become an obsession and passion for Tenita Johnson, editor extraordinaire and writer.

Through So It Is Written, she is committed to helping authors nationwide perfect their manuscripts and successfully complete the publishing process. She helps authors bury their boring bios and shines the brightest light on even the beginning author. Her press releases have drawn attention from various forms of media, creating distinct brand images for authors long before their books hit the shelves.

Together with her education and literary industry experience, she seeks to form relationships, not build a database of clientele. Once you’ve experienced her work, you won’t settle for anything less.

For more information, please visit soitiswritten.net.

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February 10: Join @WriteAHouse in Welcoming Liana to Detroit #michlit #motownlit

Posted on February 5, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

Shinola helps us welcome Detroit’s newest writer-in-residence.

It’s a Welcome Party and you are invited.

The second recipient of a Write A House residency is moving in! Help us welcome her with an evening of conversation hosted by Shinola. Journalist Steve Byrne, the arts and entertainment editor at the Free Press, will help us get the discussion started.
Use this email link to RSVP now.

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Event: Weaving Romance Around Suspense Jan 27th w/@SylviaHubbard1 at @SkillmanLibrary cc @DetroitLibrary RT/Share #Detroit #michlit #motownlit #AuthorTalk

Posted on January 23, 2016 by @SylviaHubbard1

https://www.facebook.com/events/1710640005814730/

Skillman Detroit Public Library at 121 Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan will host Michigan’s Literary Diva at the Quicken Loans Author Series.

Sylvia Hubbard will speak about weaving romance around suspense, publishing and marketing. There will also be reader discussions around the over 30 novels she has independently published.

Readers and Writers from everywhere invited. FREE

Please share or retweet this event.

To find out more about this author, please go to her website at:
http://sylviahubbard.com/

To join Motown Writers Network, subscribe at:
http://motownwriters.com/

RSVP now at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1710640005814730/

Interested in this discussion at your event or library, please contact us now

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Attend Write on the Red Cedar 2016 Conference! #MichLit JAN 22-23

Posted on December 20, 2015 by @SylviaHubbard1

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR WRITE ON THE RED CEDAR 2016

featuring

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MAYER

Jan. 22–23, 2016

Who says you have to travel to New York or Los Angeles to attend a professional writing conference?

Write on the Red Cedar is a growing, premier writing event located conveniently in the heart of the Great Lakes State on the campus of Michigan State University.

WOTRC has one central goal: To give you the tools, access, and information you need to go from writer toprofessional writer. And that’s why we hold WOTRC in January—to help you kick off the New Year on the right track to achieve your writing resolutions!

For 2016, Capital City Writers Association is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Bob Mayer as our headliner. Mayer—author of the sci-fi Area 51 series and owner of Cool Gus Publishing —joins an exciting line-up of authors, journalists, editors, and agents who have generously agreed to share their time and expertise with you.

Want to learn more? Click on the quick links below for more information about our speakers, schedule, agent appointments, and other conference opportunities.

Schedule

Workshops

Speakers

Conference Center/Hotel

Agent Appointments

Manuscript Reviews

To visit the main CCWA website, click here!

Capital City Writers is a professional association for career-focused writers in and around Lansing, Mich.

Founded in 2013 by four professional writers, the organization is designed to provide support and learning opportunities for working and aspiring writers in their publishing pursuits.

We have a four-part mission:

— Craft and career support through regular workshops

— Networking

— Recognition for member accomplishments

— Accountability, so you can achieve your goals

TO JOIN:

https://capitalcitywritersassociation.wordpress.com/

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#MotownWriters @Meetup Group Topic:Finding Readers|Make money in 2016 Dec12th 10am @DetroitLibrary

Posted on December 2, 2015 by @SylviaHubbard1

RSVP NOW!

Saturday, December 12, 2015

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
RSVP NOW!

Detroit Library – Main

5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI (edit map)
3rd flr
(Please forward this to a friend and bring several friends with you.)

RSVP NOW!

Whether offline or online finding readers is a hard job for Writers. Get ready to take notes as we discuss how to find your readers to sell more books.

We’ll also touch on how to make money as a writer while increasing readership and SEO. See ya Sat and please bring a donation to help us out.

Also bring your literary challenges, new books to announce and achievements.

Networking is key to our survival as writers and authors! This is your chance to learn, network and connect!

RSVP NOW!

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Dec 12th Join me at #iWrite2k15: Ebook Workshop & Social Media Consulting #Detroit

Posted on November 23, 2015 by @SylviaHubbard1

Please take a moment and share this post with other who are writing a book, writers groups, and other interested parties in your blog, social media and even offline. (There are print functions below.) Thanks in advance.

REGISTER NOW http://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=157135035

On Saturday, December 12th, Join me and other professionals to discuss self-publishing options and solutions. I’m excited to join this team of knowledgeable people to help people to their literary goal.

I’ll be doing an ebook workshop for lunch and then social media consults throughout the rest of the day.

Note: I’ll still be doing the regular 2nd Saturday from 10am to Noon at the Detroit Public – Main Library so I’ll have a very busy Saturday.

See you there and I hope you register for the self publishing workshop and training at: http://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=157135035