.@MiFiWriters is sponsoring their 3rd Annual Writer's Retreat August 22-26 #michiganwriters #motownwriters

MiFi Writers is sponsoring their 3rd Annual Writer's Retreat at Wesley Woods, Dowling, Michigan August 22-26. 3 or 4-night stay options are available. The weekend includes accommodations, all meals, critique sessions with MiFi editors and dedicated writing time. Limited to 12 participants. Total cost: $250 for 3 night stay, $300 for 4 night stay Registration is now open: http://www.mifiwriters.org/events/writers-retreat-august-2019/

Michigan Beginner Author Starter Book $20 #michiganwriters #motownwriters #michlit Grab your copy now!

Everything you need to start your writing, publishing and marketing journey, but were afraid to ask, couldn't find or didn't know.

Great for Michigan Authors

Get your copy now | Get Marketing Companion also | See more books by this author

Everything a Michigan Author needs to start your writing, publishing & marketing journey but were afraid to ask, couldn’t find or didn’t know

Currently only available as a paperback

Get your copy now | Get Marketing Companion also | See more books by this author

In this book you’ll find:

• Six Month Writing Plan
• Checklist for Writing, Publishing & Marketing
• Detailed Independent Publishing Checklist
• Kindle Publishing Checklist
• Resources & Links
• Businesses that sell Michigan Author
• Important Publication Registrations
• Resources to Print the Book
• Book & Business Resource Listings
• Metro Detroit Library Listings
• Michigan American Bookseller Association Independent Bookstore List
• Links to
• Book Review Listings
• African American Book Clubs
• Book Blogger Listings
• U.S. Public Library Listings

Get your copy now | Get Marketing Companion also | See more books by this author

The Red Ink Conference 2019:Chicago hosted by @TenitaJEditor wsg @SylviaHubbard1 https://www.meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork/events/263713537/ #Meetup #OakbrookTerrace via @Meetup #motownwriters

Check out this Meetup: The Red Ink Conference 2019:Chicago hosted by @TenitaJEditor wsg @SylviaHubbard1 https://www.meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork/events/263713537/ #Meetup #OakbrookTerrace via @Meetup #motownwriters 

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

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-ink-conference-2019-chicago-tickets-60574668464

Last year, we packed out The Hilton Garden Inn in both Detroit and Atlanta!

This year, we're in a new venue, new city, with even more engaging content!

Here are some topics we'll cover:

Overcoming Writers' Block

Self-Publishing Industry Secrets

How to Create a Bestselling Bio

The Bestseller Book Synopsis

Marketing to Make Money

Becoming a Media Mogul

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! For a recap of last year's conference, and more information on speakers and the venue, visit www.theredinkconference.com!

Limited seating available! Limited vendor space available! *PLEASE NOTE: Vendors have to be specific to the writing/publishing market (graphic designers, writing organizations, publishers, authors, editors, videographers, etc.)!* If you're not certain your business falls into this category, email redinkconference@gmail.com for approval before you pay for your vendor space!

**ALL SALES FINAL! NO REFUNDS, EXCHANGES OR TRANSFERS!**

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-ink-conference-2019-chicago-tickets-60574668464

Check link for ticket cost for General and VIP  

--

The Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard
http://sylviahubbard.com
http://MotownWriters.com
http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com
http://Hubbooks.biz
http://aaeln.com
http://loveablackwoman.com
http://MichiganMurderandMayhem.com

Recruiting writers to volunteer in a new program at the Detroit VA called "My Life, My Story" via @VADetroit @NPR #motownwriters

We are recruiting area writers for a volunteer program to help capture the life experiences of our Veteran patients. The stories are posted to the patients' chart and are used by care staff as part of the Veteran’s treatment.
We think this will be a great opportunity for those who love to write as well as play an important role in the healthcare of our Nation’s heroes.
Click here to download the pdf for more information- My Life, My Story One Pager

The program captures the life experiences of our Veteran patients as part if the treatment chart. The stories give our care staff a first-voice perspective of and aids in the patient's treatment. The program was recently featured on NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/08/729351842/storytelling-helps-hospital-staff-discover-the-person-within-the-patient
Click here to download the pdf for more information- My Life, My Story One Pager
Please contact
Name: William Browning
Email: william.browning@va.gov
Website: http://www.detroit.va.gov

Ruminate Magazine announces the 2019 Ruminate Broadside Poetry Prize! via @ruminatemag #motownwriters #michiganwriters

The prize will be judged by Ruminate poetry editor, Kristin George Bagdanov and is open to all forms of poetry. There are no geographical restrictions. $12 entry fee includes a complimentary digital copy of Ruminate. First place winner will receive a $500 cash prize, publication in Ruminate, and 15 copies of the limited-edition letterpress broadside. All entries will also be considered for publication in Ruminate. Submit two poems (of any form) per entry. We recommend that poems be between 10 and 30 lines in length, counting each blank line used as a stanza break as well as the title line and the blank line following the title. Poems that are outside 10-30 lines are still eligible but may require smaller type to fit well on the broadside.

For complete guidelines, please visit https://www.ruminatemagazine.com/pages/broadside-poetry-prize

*Ruminate is a nonprofit, contemplative magazine that celebrates slowing down, encountering honest art and storytelling, and living awake.

Deadline: 08-15-2019 (with a 3-day grace period)

Ruminate Magazine

Fort Collins, CO

Contact: Rachel King

email: editor@ruminatemagazine.org

Website: https://www.ruminatemagazine.com/pages/broadside-poetry-prize

The PEN/Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship is a $5,000 award offered annually to an author of children's or young-adult fiction. via @PENamerican

The PEN/Phyllis Naylor Working Writer Fellowship is a $5,000 award offered annually to an author of children's or young-adult fiction. It has been developed to help writers whose work is of high literary caliber and is designed to assist a writer at a crucial moment in their career to complete a book-length work-in-progress. Submission deadline: August 15, 2019

https://pen.submittable.com/submit/137965/2020-pen-phyllis-naylor-working-writer-fellowship

CALLING ALL #MICHIGAN READERS, WRITERS, AUTHORS, POETS, BLOGGERS, JOURNALIST & LITERARY ENTHUSIAST... Join our #MotownWriters / #MichLit FB Group

www.facebook.com/groups/motownwriters  

www.facebook.com/groups/motownwriters  

Gathering the literary community in Michigan since 2000 #detroitreads #michiganwriters (RT/Share)

You can subscribe to our newsletter at http://dld.bz/hqE9X

You can subscribe to our blog at http://dld.bz/hqE9Y

You can meet us offline at http://meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork (every 2nd Saturday @ the main Detroit public library)

Thanks!

Sylvia Hubbard

Your Author & Founder