Saturday, March 3, 2018

Great Lakes Poetry Anthology accepting submissions through June 30th

Great Lakes Poetry Anthology

Split Rock Review invites poetry submissions for its Great Lakes Poetry Anthology, to be published in winter 2018. Submissions will be accepted May 1 - June 30, 2018.
SRR seeks poems that celebrate and emphasize the beauty, uniqueness, diversity, history, ecology, geological wonders, and importance of the Laurentian Great Lakes and the communities surrounding them.
Do you have poems that explore the history of transportation, migration, shipping and trade of the Great Lakes? Poems about the native or non-native species that inhabit the mysterious waters? Poems that capture the awe-inspiring storms born from the lakes? If so, send your best poems inspired by the Laurentian Great Lakes to Split Rock Review!
Contributors will receive a complimentary copy of the anthology upon publication. All poems submitted must be previously unpublished. Simultaneous submissions allowed. No submission fee! For more information and submission guidelines, visit: www.splitrockreview.org/submit.
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

Friday, March 2, 2018

EVENT: an Evening with Nikki Giovanni Friday, March 9 @ 7 PM City Opera House, Traverse City | #Motownwriters #michlit

Presents an Evening with Nikki Giovanni 
Friday, March 9 @  7 PM
City Opera House, Traverse City

Nikki Giovanni is a poet, activist, mother, and professor. Her fiery voice has informed our national consciousness, while her spiritual gifts as healer and sage have charmed our hearts. She's returning to NWS to talk about her newest book, A Good Cry—a rumination of her childhood and the joy and peril of aging. 

Doors open at 6 pm with live music, cash bar and Morsels.

Click here for tickets and additional info.



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Monday, February 26, 2018

The Red Ink Conference 2018: #Detroit! May19th via @tenitajeditor #writers #authors #michlit #motownwriters

Tired of going to conference after conference, and leaving with no solid results? This is NOT that conference!

REGISTER NOW : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-ink-conference-2018-detroit-tickets-42207809695

Last year, we packed out The Hilton Garden Inn--Southfield!
This year, we're in a new venue with even more engaging content!
Here are some topics we'll cover:
  • From the Page to the Stage: Turning Your Bestselling Book into a Script
  • Self-Publishing Industry Secrets
  • How to Create a Bestselling Bio
  • The Bestseller Book Synopsis
  • Marketing to Make Money
  • And more!

Prepare to go higher in your craft! Expect a few surprises, giveaways and of course, engaging work to take your authorpreneurial career to the next level!
Limited seating available! Limited vendor space available! 

The Red Ink Conference 2018: #Detroit! May19th via @tenitajeditor #writers #authors #michlit #motownwriters

Tired of going to conference after conference, and leaving with no solid results? This is NOT that conference!

REGISTER NOW : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-ink-conference-2018-detroit-tickets-42207809695

Last year, we packed out The Hilton Garden Inn--Southfield!
This year, we're in a new venue with even more engaging content!
Here are some topics we'll cover:
  • From the Page to the Stage: Turning Your Bestselling Book into a Script
  • Self-Publishing Industry Secrets
  • How to Create a Bestselling Bio
  • The Bestseller Book Synopsis
  • Marketing to Make Money
  • And more!

Prepare to go higher in your craft! Expect a few surprises, giveaways and of course, engaging work to take your authorpreneurial career to the next level!
Limited seating available! Limited vendor space available! 

Friday, February 23, 2018

Indie Book Writing for Beginners #MichLit #MotownWriters Metro #Detroit #Michigan #Writers #Romulus via @phettehollins

Register Now bit.ly/indiebookwriting 


You asked for it, and here it is!!! INDIE BOOK WRITING FOR BEGINNERS is a 2-hour mini-workshop created to help get that best-selling book idea out of your head and onto paper. I know life is hectic with work, family, and other obligations but, by the end of the session, you'll have the simple tools necessary to write your book in 7 days or less, as well as be equipped with information on distribution, marketing, editing, promotion, or any questions you have about publishing your book. Goodie grab bags available on a first come, first serve basis. 
Register Now bit.ly/indiebookwriting 
Seats are limited, so get yours now!

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Event: 21st Century Guide to Publishing & Marketing Workshop @DetroitLibrary - Chaney Branch March17th RSVP to Guarantee to Get Your FREE Resource Sheet

RSVP Now https://wp.me/p8Zp8-g0e (and you have my permission to share this email, please) 

  • Are you almost done with your book and looking for what you want to do next? Should you Traditional published or Independent published?
  • Are you ready to give birth to the book you've finished writing and need guidance to make your process as easy as possible?
  • Published a book and need to know how to boost more sales? Get more eyes on your work? 

Registering now to the 21st Century Guide to Publishing and Marketing Workshop March 17th at the Detroit Library Chaney Branch.

When you RSVP in advance, you guarantee a FREE Resource Sheet that will be available to participants and an Advertising Coupon worth $50 Dollar you can use to promote your books through Motown Writers Network.

(You must attend the workshop in order to receive your coupon)

RSVP Now https://wp.me/p8Zp8-g0e or more information and don't forget to share! I hope to see you there!

-- (Thanks in advance for sharing!)

Saturday, February 17, 2018

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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