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Thursday, November 19, 2009

[Motown Writers Network] News From The Michigan Literary Network | Nov 13 - 19th

If you have trouble accessing any links or titles, please go directly to our blog @ http://motownwriters.blogspot.com


Visit our new website: http://MotownWriters.com | http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com


If you can't see the pictures and links, please go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/motownwriters



SPECIAL EVENT HAPPENING THIS WEEK!

Blogging 101 @ Chandler Park Library Nov 21


Learn how to go to the next level from Blogging to MicroBlogging with popular websites such as Facebook and Twitter to Pro-Blogging using sites such as Wordpress and Blogspot.
Learn how to make an impact on the world without leaving your home!
TOPICS COVERED

  • Why should you blog?
  • What are the benefits of blogging?
  • Why blogging within your website is MORE beneficial to you than blogging on Blogger.com & other sites
  • What is the difference between article writing and blog writing?
  • Understanding Labeling, categoring and tagging
  • How to successfully promote your blog
Blogging is important to build traffic, visibility and branding. But blogging requires time and effort. Building a successful blog following also requires long-term strategy.

Learn the basics of blogging, get ideas on how to bring traffic into your blog and learn how to post successfully for a long running blog.

RSVP (optional):  http://motownwriters.ning.com/events/blogging-101


Reminder: Essence of Motown 2010 Publisher's Breakfast

AUTHOR OF THE MONTH: MONICA MARIE JONES
http://monicamariejones.com
Newest Release: Swag

Would you like us to feature you?
http://motownwriters.com/advertise





Sylvia Hubbard
Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network

Author of Romance & Suspense and Internet Marketing for Writers & Business

NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now
Coming Soon: Tanner's Devil www.redrosepublishing.com

Connect with me on Facebook http://facebook.com/sylviahubbard & Twitter.com @ username: sylviahubbard1







Article from Mashable: 6 Ways to Use Ning for Business

6 Ways to Use Ning for Business


social-communityDavid Spinks is the Community Manager for Scribnia, where the world's bloggers and columnists are reviewed by their readers. He also blogs at The Spinks Blog about business, careers and professional communities.


There is an almost overwhelming number of options on the social web for businesses to create and participate in communities. You hear a lot about Facebook Fan Pages, Twitter communities, and even LinkedIn Groups; but businesses have another option when looking to build a community online that's often overlooked despite having nearly 40 million users: Ning. Ning allows businesses to create their own off-site social network for their brand's community, and participate in existing conversations with the communities they are looking to engage. Here are 6 ways businesses can put Ning to work.



What is Ning?


Ning, which just announced that they've reached 37 million registered users and 1.6 million social networks, is a web service that allows anyone to create their own branded social network. Networks created on Ning can have sections for videos, photos, chat, music, groups, events, forums, and blogs. Members of your network have their own profile pages, can make friends, send them messages, get email notifications, update status, and install third party apps — basically anything you'd expect from a modern social network.

Ning provides their basic service for free, and offers premium services that allow users to use their own domain name, get more attentive customer support, utilize more storage space, remove ads and remove promotional links.


Creating a social network on Ning or participating in networks already popular on the site are great ways for businesses to add value and connect with potential customers.


Read more for the 6 ways to use Ning for Businesses
http://mashable.com/2009/11/18/ning-business/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29






Wednesday, November 18, 2009

[Motown Writers Network] Come join me at Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion - Las


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Sylvia Hubbard
Sylvia Hubbard has invited you to the event 'Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion - Last One for 2010' on Michigan Literary Network!
 
join us writers, poets, authors and groups!

Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion - Last One for 2010 Time: December 12, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
Location: Barnes and noble Wayne State
Organized By: Sylvia Hubbard

Event Description:
Join us as we meet face to face to discuss our end of the year successes and upcoming 2010 plans!

Bring a wrapped gift to trade with other writers

(Authors, Please don't bring your book as a gift. Thanks).

Do you have a literary event you'd like to share?

Is your book due out for release and you want to synergize with others in the literary community?

Join US!


See more details and RSVP on Michigan Literary Network:
http://motownwriters.ning.com/events/event/show?id=650346%3AEvent%3A55143&xgi=2wVaqjywXwJOLg&xg_source=msg_invite_event
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Improve Your Blog in 31 Days

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If you haven’t heard the name Darren Rowse before then now is the time to listen. He’s a very popular blogger who makes 6-figures a year on his Problogger site and definitely knows his stuff. A while back he put together a month long series called31 Days to Build a Better Blog and it was such a hit, he decided to turn it into an e-book.


This downloadable e-book is designed to help you jump-start your blog by giving you 31 tasks that will turn your blog into the powerhouse you’ve always dreamed of. The great thing about Darren’s e-book is that you can do it at your own pace and in your own way. Set a goal of reading a chapter a day and take notes. I usually dog ear and highlight the important pieces and come back to them later.

The workbook uses a great approach to teaching and is designed so that you come away from the challenge having not only learned how to build a dynamic blog but you’ll have actually done something with the knowledge. 31 Days to Build a Better Blog is for virtually bloggers at different stages of their blogging which includes:
  • Those who have just started a blog but who don’t know what to do next
  • Those who have had a blog for a while but it’s stalled in its growth
  • Bloggers with bloggers block and lacking inspiration
I was actually in a Borders bookstore the other day and saw a published version on the shelf and couldn’t help but pick it up. I first started thumbing through the chapters but soon realized I was reading it word for word. The book was addicting and I learned some things which I apply to my blogging today.

The cost of this e-book is only $19.95 and there’s even a money back guarantee.  Darren is one of the best known bloggers in the world. All of his works are top notch and his latest offering is no exception. If you want a better blog, you can have it in the next 31 days. Buy it today and you’ll be able to start reading it in minutes. Trust me, it pays for itself!

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Download the book that will help you understand your journey on the Internet. ONLY $5!


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Friday, November 13, 2009

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

[Motown Writers Network] EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MOTOWN WRITERS NETW

Written on November 11th, 2009 by Sylvia Hubbard


Time: November 12, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: virgil Carr cultural center
Street: 311 E grand river
City/Town: Detroit, Michigan
Website or Map: http://artsleague.com
Event Type: booksigning, lecture, interview
Organized By: Arts League of Michigan | Motown Writers Network

Book Club @ the Virgil Carr Center (311 E Grand River, Downtown Detroit) will host Stephanie Worth co-author of Holiday Brides Anthology (Heavensent.com).

Author's words: "HeavenSent.com in the Holiday Brides anthology. I've used psychic dreams and a magical object to dole out second chances. This time, it's angels on a mission. . . with a twist, of course."

Also join founder, Sylvia Hubbard, as she talks about Motown Writers Network and how it can benefit you as a reader, writer, author or poet!
 

JOIN US!!

RSVP @ http://motownwriters.ning.com/events/everything-you-wanted-to-know




Reminder: Readers and Writers are invited to 6th Annual The Essence of Motown Literary Jam! November 2009

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR VENDING!!!!

FINAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE ESSENCE OF MOTOWN LITERARY JAM


(permission granted to forwarded to readers, writers and other interested party in your mailing list, please)

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In advance The Essence of Motown Literary Jam staff and volunteers would love to thank all who have helped bring this to fruition.


The is the final schedule of events of all locations. The 15th events were re-scheduled to March 2010.PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO EVENTS!!!!


All persons who have pre-paid in advance will have free entrance into the March events.



Nov 13th 6pm -9pm Literary Extravaganza Network Mixer (FREE TO THE PUBLIC)
Virgil Carr Center 311 E Grand River, Detroit 48226
Directions at: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Detroit&state=mi&address=311+E+Grand+River


Poetry Showcases, Award and Certification Recognition, Networking opportunities, Vendoring


Nov 14th 8am to 5pm The Essence of Motown Literary Conference (All events free to Public after NOON)
Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers, Detroit, 48235
Directions at: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Detroit&state=mi&address=18100+Meyers


  • Writing Publishing Promotion and Marketing Workshops $40 (people who pay at the door entrance fee does not cover lunch. Menus and restaurant lists will be available at registration.) These workshops start at 8:30am.
  • 5 Minute Publisher Pitches – All day registered writers will get an opportunity to pitch their book to  publishers in five minutes.
  • LITERARY MARKETPLACE OPEN TO PUBLIC FREE ADMISSION at Noon!
  • Author Genre Panel – Registered authors will get an opportunity to speak to our general public about their works, answer questions and sell during discussion sessions. These start at 1:00 pm FREE TO PUBLIC
  • Book Club Mix and Mingle – FREE TO PUBLIC - Readers and book club members are invited to come together talk about their literary groups and participant in discussions regarding literary issues in Metro Detroit. Please bring books to donate and to swap in an effort to increase literacy.


Nov 15th – ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 8TH 2011. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we do appreciate your support.



ADVANCE VENDORING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 12, 2009. GO TO:

HTTP://ESSENCEOFMOTOWN2009.EVENTBRITE.COM







Sylvia Hubbard
Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network & The African American Electronic Literary Network

Author of Romance & Suspense and Internet Marketing for Writers & Business

NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now
Coming Soon: Tanner's Devil www.redrosepublishing.com

Connect with me on Facebook http://facebook.com/sylviahubbard & Twitter.com @ username: sylviahubbard1



Wednesday, November 11, 2009

[Motown Writers Network] FINAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE ESSENCE OF MOTOWN LITE

sponsorposter

In advance The Essence of Motown Literary Jam staff and volunteers would love to thank all who have helped bring this to fruition.


The is the final schedule of events of all locations. The 15th events were re-scheduled to March 2010.PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO EVENTS!!!!


All persons who have pre-paid in advance will have free entrance into the March events.



Nov 13th 6pm -9pm Literary Extravaganza Network Mixer (FREE TO THE PUBLIC)
Virgil Carr Center 311 E Grand River, Detroit 48226
Directions at: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Detroit&state=mi&address=311+E+Grand+River


Poetry Showcases, Award and Certification Recognition, Networking opportunities, Vendoring


Nov 14th 8am to 5pm The Essence of Motown Literary Conference (All events free to Public after NOON)
Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers, Detroit, 48235
Directions at: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Detroit&state=mi&address=18100+Meyers


  • Writing Publishing Promotion and Marketing Workshops $40 (people who pay at the door entrance fee does not cover lunch. Menus and restaurant lists will be available at registration.) These workshops start at 8:30am.
  • 5 Minute Publisher Pitches – All day registered writers will get an opportunity to pitch their book to  publishers in five minutes.
  • LITERARY MARKETPLACE OPEN TO PUBLIC FREE ADMISSION at Noon!
  • Author Genre Panel – Registered authors will get an opportunity to speak to our general public about their works, answer questions and sell during discussion sessions. These start at 1:00 pm FREE TO PUBLIC
  • Book Club Mix and Mingle – FREE TO PUBLIC - Readers and book club members are invited to come together talk about their literary groups and participant in discussions regarding literary issues in Metro Detroit. Please bring books to donate and to swap in an effort to increase literacy.


Nov 15th – ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 8TH 2011. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we do appreciate your support.



ADVANCE VENDORING HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 12, 2009. GO TO:

HTTP://ESSENCEOFMOTOWN2009.EVENTBRITE.COM