Friday, April 6, 2018

#Motownwriters: Check out DETROIT HUSTLE & GRIND BOOK FAIR; MAY19th. via @detroitauthor #Readers #Authors Invited!



\Check out DETROIT HUSTLE & GRIND BOOK FAIR;
MAY19th.
https://hoodbookhq.com/hustle-%26-grind-book-fair
Located on the mid-east side of Detroit, this sure to be epic event will be held in two locations. The "HUSTLE" will kick off at the CG Community Center ( 2326 East Seven Mile). Authors will be able to sell their books from 12pm until 6pm. 
 And if that's not enough time to introduce your masterpieces to countless readers, library reps, and book clubs; we've added the "GRIND".
That will be held at Hood Book Headquarters (2407 East Seven Mile) from 6pm until 12am. 
So yes...that's a total of 12 SOLID HOURS of Detroit Hustle & Grind time bookselling! 
Contact for more information!
https://hoodbookhq.com/hustle-%26-grind-book-fair

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Tired of writing alone? Join Michigan Sisters in Crime April 21st 10am | Write-In Flash Fiction Workshop #michlit @Mi_Sinc




Write-In/Flash Fiction/Social Event

Saturday, April 21, 10:00 in Royal Oak

Both Michigan Sisters in Crime members and non-members ae welcome!


Click here for more info and to register --> https://goo.gl/UDsgvi


Looking for an inspiring environment to kick off a writing project or move your story along? Join us at the "Write-In and Flash Fiction Event


A brief MI SinC board meeting will be followed by a quick description of the upcoming MI SinC events planned for 2018. Then it's 1 hour of intense and focused writing on a project of your choice. Next, a social period to meet and discuss your project with other attendees.


Then, we'll start the Flash Fiction event. Attendees will have 10 minutes to write a short story, based on a photo and a topic prompt, presented at the event.


Attendees can choose to read the Flash Fiction they've just written, or a section from another of their works,  at Open Mic.


Bring your lunch and enjoy it while listening to your fellow authors present their work. If you wish, we'll publish your Flash Fiction writing results on www.MichiganSistersinCrime.org.


Lastly, attendees have a chance to win 1 of 3 books on writing:

  • Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel, by Hallie Ephron
  • Story Trumps Structure by Steven James
  • Conflict & Suspense by James Scott Bell

Price: $10.00 for members of MI SinC / $15.00 for Non-members


So bring your laptop, tablet, or paper and pen! Bring your lunch. We'll provide coffee and water or you can bring your own beverage,


Hope to see you on April 21.

Register at: https://goo.gl/UDsgvi



Kent District Library Writers Conference Apr21st @kdlnews #Michigan #MichLit #MotownWriters



Kent District Library Writers Conference

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8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018
Kent District Library - Service and Meeting Center
814 West River Center NE
Comstock Park MI 49321
This year, we are proud to offer breakout sessions with six area professionals on the topics of poetry, self-promoting with podcasts, memoirs, working with publishers, writing for children and story shaping. All genres and skill levels are welcome. For teens and adults. Sign up for limited, one-on-one editing sessions separately.

Tentative Agenda

8:30 a.m. - Doors open
8:50 a.m. - Meet Michigan authors
10:10 a.m. - Breakout session topic teasers
12:10 p.m. - Lunch (a light lunch will be provided; details to come)
1:10 p.m. - Breakout sessions (sign-ups will take place during lunch)
2:40 p.m. - Meet, greet and purchase

REGISTER NOW | Click here 

Meet and Greet Michigan authors

W. Todd KanekoW. Todd Kaneko

Poetry
Author of The Dead Wrestler Elegies and co-author with Amorak Huey of Poetry: A Writer's Guide and Anthology, Todd is currently co-editor of the online literary magazine Waxwing, and an assistant professor in the Department of Writing at Grand Valley State University.

Jeff LargeJeff Large

Self-promoting with podcasts
Jeff is an agency owner, teacher and podcaster. He leads his team at Come Alive Creative in producing podcasts for businesses and brands.

Deb MooreDeb Moore

One Story at a Time: Memoirs
A lifelong Grand Rapidian, Deb Moore started her business, The Stories of Your Life, in 2003 to help individuals, families and businesses record and preserve their histories.

Aric DavisAric Davis

Let's get Published!
Author of eight books, Aric is married with one daughter and lives in Grand Rapids, where he worked for 16 years as a body piercer; he now writes full time.

Kevin KammeraadKevin Kammeraad

Writing for Children
Kevin is an award-winning artist, performer, and the author or co-author of several books, including The Tomato Collection and Spinach Dip Pancakes.

Kevin FittonKevin Fitton

Story Shaping
Graduate of the Writing Seminars at Bennington College and the author of the children’s book, Higher Ground, with Caldecott-winning artist, Mary Azarian.


#MotownWriters @Meetup: Rock Your Social Media w/@SylviaHubbard1 @DetroitLibrary April14th #Detroit #Michlit #MotownLit

Saturday, April 14, 2018 10am - Noon

#MotownWriters @Meetup: Rock Your Social Media w/@SylviaHubbard1 @DetroitLibrary



Details

(Please forward this to a friend and bring several friends with you.)

Detroit Author & Founder of Motown Writers Network, Sylvia Hubbard has published over 40 books on suspense romance and a book on Internet Marketing for Writers. On April 14th, 2018, she will provide easy-to-use tips and tricks on marketing your books using various social media channels.

Ms. Hubbard has received numerous awards and recognition for her work. An avid blogger, Ms. Hubbard has had five #1 Best Sellers on Amazon. Her current work is Ravenous and she has two more books coming up in 2018. http://sylviahubbard.com

See ya  Saturday April 14th 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

https://www.meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork/events/248603853/



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Speakers Magazine April Issue Out and Live and Onsite at Les Browns’ Power Voice Event @thespeakersmag ‏@LesBrown77 ‏via @pamperry



Speakers Magazine cover with Les Brown 

Speakers Magazine April Issue Out and Live and Onsite at Les Browns’ Power Voice Event

Issue includes cover story on Les Brown – dubbed as the world’s leading motivational speaker

Detroit, MI — The April issue of Speakers Magazine is out online and the printed copies will be distributed to all attendees at the two-day “Discover Your Power Voice” annual speakers event hosted by Les Brown in Deerfield Beach, Florida. In addition, Speakers Magazine publisher and PR coach, Pam Perry will be onsite doing podcasts, live-stream videos and real-time social media updates.

Readers of the magazine, which is the official magazine of the Black Speakers Network, can download the issue for free from the website at www.speakersmagazine.net. According to Perry, the magazine is a vehicle that “feeds and features speakers.”
“Just about every speaker in America aspires to have a speaking career like Les. He is the iconic successful motivational speaker – who happens to be African American. With him on our cover and being at his event is the reason why we started the magazine – to inspire other African American speakers, publish monthly articles about the trade and provide a behind-the-scenes seat via social media of all the cover-story events we hand select,” said Perry.
Readers and followers of Speakers magazine are privy to unique content, upcoming events and fresh, dynamic speakers not often covered by traditional media.
“Being in the public relations field for more than two decades, I see how competitive it is for speakers to get press. Typically, the media likes to cover their favorites and it makes it hard for new people to break into the media. My vision for the magazine is to give those amazing new voices a vehicle to attract speaking gigs as well as other media opportunities. Many of our speakers have done that. They’ve leveraged our magazine to get into places they would not have otherwise. That was the plan. To get them in front of as many eyes and ears as possible – online and offline,” said Perry.
Last month, Speakers Magazine was at the Win Rock & Rule Women’s Empowerment event in Newark, New Jersey hosted by March cover story, Dee C. Marshall. The publisher’s page of this issue recaps pictures from that sold out event – which was sponsored by Prudential.

In the Speakers April issue are two articles to help a speakers’ career and five featured speakers:
* John Fuller, a prison consultant and coach as seen on Entertainment Tonight, Fox News, Good Day New York
* Tamara Hartley, America’s Advice Guru and How-To Coach, who will be delivering a presentation at the Les Brown Power Voice Event
* Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Media personality and author, penned an article on “How to Master the Media” and is hosting Master the Media Summit in May
* Dr. Toscha L. Dickerson, author, influencer, life coach and CEO/Founder of S.T.R.E.S.S.O.U.T.
* Melinda Emerson, known as the “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Business Expert and author of the bestseller “Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months” and the new book, “Fix Your Business” – which is part of her Fix Your Business national tour
* Stephen Ngah, inspirational youth speaker and blogger
* Haki Ammi, speaker, author, aka “The Success Scholar”
* Michael D. Wynn, CEO of Coach Win, LLC, is a habit success strategist, author, speaker and Certified Financial Literacy Trainer and Fraud Examiner
Both Wynn and Ammi will be attending the Les Brown Power Voice event in Deerfield, Florida.
“Every month we have a column called, “Why Every Speaker Should…” and it’s written by one of the members of the Black Speakers Network, our partner. This month we have an article on why every speaker should have a sizzle reel,” said Perry.
To download the current or previous issues, view the speaker reels of our featured speakers or to learn about Speakers, visit www.speakersmagazine.net or call (248) 690-6810.

PRESS CONTACT:
Pam Perry
staff@pamperrypr.com
(248) 690-6810

It’s official, the schedule for WordCamp Detroit is ready!

New post on WordCamp Detroit – April 28th, 2018

It's official, the schedule for WordCamp Detroit is ready!

by Eric Malcolm

We are ramping up yo have a great tech conference on April 28th, 2018 in Downtown Detroit focused on WordPress. With help from the WordCamp Detroit organizing team and the great support of the local community, we have a great lineup of sessions with fantastic speakers! Check the Schedule Our Speakers We have an awesome lineup of speakers […]

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Sunday, April 1, 2018

NEXT WEEKEND EVENT: Let’s Get Lit 2018 Conference via #AWAOA @CynthiaHatcher April7th #michlit #motownwriters


On top of the fresh ideas on how to write, sell and market your book, you will hear what it takes for you to become noticeable to your audience and how to make money doing it! You will also hear how to properly structure your business.
We like to have fun at AWAOA so dancing and giveaways will be a part of our time together!
Are you in need of a professional photo? You will have the opportunity to have that done as well.
Breakfast and Lunch will also be included!

The “Let’s Get Lit” conference is sponsored by AWAOA but all are welcomed to attend!

  • Early Bird VIP Tickets include:
    Entrance into the Conference
    Professional Photo
    Preferred Seating
    Click here
Early Bird Conference Ticket only – click here

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