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Motown Writers Network your link to the literary community in Detroit! and your source to all things literary in Michigan http://motownwriters.com | http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com http://MotownLiteraryNetwork.com Home -- Advertise -- Blog -- Social Network -- BOOKSTORE MICHIGAN LITERARY E-MAG NEWS WWW.MOTOWNWRITERS.BLOGSPOT.COM NOTE FROM MODERATOR: SYLVIA HUBBARD Lots of information and I know I've been a bad girl to have not posted this sooner. But take out your calendars and I hope to see you. Please send me more events and information. We want to know EVERYTHING!!! TTYL!!! BTW, HAVE YOU CREATED A MEMBER'S PAGE YET? CLICK HERE AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ADRA YOUNG, AUTHOR, PLAYWRIGHT & TEACHER! 
AUTHOR INTERVIEW What made me become a writer? I was on a mission to help kids solve behavior issues utilizing the arts.
What is my latest book? My latest book is titled The Everyday Living of Children and Teens Monologues Volume II. It is a sequel to my first book, the Everyday Living of Children and Teens Monologues which was wrote in 2005.
What advice can you give about writers looking for publishers or agents? My suggestion is that you do your homework before you jump into any contract with a publisher or an agent. As a writer if you decide on a publisher or agent, be sure to read the contract thoroughly.
List any literary endeavors or events forthcoming? My premier book signing in Detroit takes place November 15th. 2008 at Youth Ville. In June of 2008 I had the opportunity as an author/guest to read to the youth at Ronald Brown Academy's very first Read-a-Thon.
What is my web site and how can people contact me? Individuals can contact me at www.ardannyl.com or www.amazon.com. For individuals interested in me conducting an actors workshop for kids or either adults, I may be reached at 313-729-2573
BOOK BY THIS AUTHOR Available for Pre-order Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping. Adra's Premier Book Signing for her Second Release The Everyday Living of Children & Teens Monologues Volume II Event Details Join Adra Young November 15th. 2008 for the release of her second book The Everyday Living of Children and Teens Monologues Volume II AUTHOR'S WEBSITE www.ardannyl.com If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. Inspirational Writing Workshop Series Posted: 25 Oct 2008 01:39 PM CDT Inspirational Writing Workshop Series Join us for one or more sessions in a new signature series. DWW moderators will share inspirational insights and lead "round tables" with interactive exercises. The free series evolves from 2 - 4 p.m. on three November Saturdays in three Michigan counties at three treasured library resources. Light refreshments will be served. [...]  | Fw: November 2008 events @ The Shrine of The Black Madonna Posted: 02 Nov 2008 06:06 AM CST E B O N Y V O I C E S A Series of Book Signings by Today's Progressive Black Writers November 2008 As we move into the upcoming Holiday season let us be encouraged to look towards a new and better future for our people.We posses the ability to become a self-determined people in charge of our own destiny if we are willing to do the work that this goal  | | Call For Authors, Holiday Book Fair Matteson IL Posted: 01 Nov 2008 12:08 PM CDT December 6th and 7th: Holiday Book Fair: Lincoln Mall Matteson IL 220 Communications is beginning a campaign to support independent book stores starting with this event in suburban Chicago. Economic conditions and other factors are fast causing too many of these stores to close. They are the lifeblood of the industry and we are working to keep them going...we hope you will participate. 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Thank you. | Fw: November 2008 News from the Michigan Humanities Council Posted: 03 Nov 2008 01:16 PM CST November 2008 e-NewsletterHumanities news and events in the Wolverine State In This Issue Picturing America in Michigan NEH Picturing America Deadline Extended Poetry Out Loud Apply to be in the 2009-12 Touring Directory November Humanities Events Quick Links Michigan Humanities CouncilGreat Michigan ReadArts & Humanities Touring ProgramPRIME TIME  | | Check out "NaNoWriMo 2008 Roll Call" on Motown Writers Network Posted: 03 Nov 2008 12:42 PM CST Motown Writers Network link to the literary network in Detroit & source for all things literary in Mich Sylvia Hubbard Check out the discussion 'NaNoWriMo 2008 Roll Call' I'd love to know if you're  | | Fw: Reader Views Update - 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers Posted: 03 Nov 2008 12:24 PM CST News of the week Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers Authors Access proudly announces their first collaborative book: Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers, Ed. by Irene Watson, Tyler Tichelaar, and Victor R. Volkman. This book contains the distilled wisdom of two dozen guests to the Authors Access show in an easy-to- read,  | | Fw: What's New with Author Gail Gaymer Martin November 2008 Posted: 03 Nov 2008 12:23 PM CST What's New? From Author Gail Gaymer Martin November 2008 Life has certainly quieted. No more out of state travels, but I still have lots of commitments and writing to do. On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings I have music rehearsals. I completed a series of fall concerts with Detroit Lutheran Singers, a wonderful group of Christian signers from numerous  | | Fw: The "Real Talk" on Literary Arts & Poetry - Tune in Sunday night @ 8pm Posted: 03 Nov 2008 11:05 AM CST Up & Coming Sunday Evening Shows: THIS WEEK - Poetry & Literary Arts w/ Authors, William E. Graham & Monica Marie Jones NEXT WEEK - Fashion & Style w/ Hair Mogul, Cool C 11/23 - The Thanks Taking! Special (The TRUTH about Thanks Giving) 11/30 - Community Service Organizations w/ Calvin Mann of EMIY 12/07 - Law & Finance w/ Attorney Tonya Philips 12/14 - Health & Wellness Show 12/21  | | Fw: EDC Holiday Book Giveaway also promotions to assist authors Posted: 03 Nov 2008 09:00 AM CST Happy Holidays! EDC Creations, The Sankofa Literary Society and The Black Authors Network announced the launch of their 2008-2009 Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign, bringing readers and authors together to help improve literacy. In 2004, during the Christmas holidays, Ella Curry, the founder of EDC Creations, reached out to women's groups and literary  | | Fw: EDC Holiday Book Giveaway also promotions to assist authors Posted: 03 Nov 2008 08:59 AM CST Happy Holidays! EDC Creations, The Sankofa Literary Society and The Black Authors Network announced the launch of their 2008-2009 Give the Gift of Knowledge Campaign, bringing readers and authors together to help improve literacy. In 2004, during the Christmas holidays, Ella Curry, the founder of EDC Creations, reached out to women's groups and literary  | | November 29 Christmas Shopping Kick off Festival Vendors Wanted Posted: 03 Nov 2008 08:36 AM CST Christmas Shopping Kick Off Festival!!! Vendors Wanted!! Ballroom & Hustle Til You Drop Dance Party!!! November 29, 2008 The Living Faith Church Banquet Hall 21740 Ryan Rd. Warren, MI (near 8 mile rd.) 5pm-11pm Admission: only $5 For more Info. please contact LaTonya Fairnot 248.632.4618 lfairnot@aol.com This is a family friendly environment. Smoke free/Alcohol free Event!! (  | | Fw: New Book Anthology Seeks Submissions - Liberated Muse Posted: 03 Nov 2008 07:18 AM CST Click above for more information | If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. Fw: Bestselling author Monica Marie Jones talks with Conversations LIVE! Posted: 04 Nov 2008 08:19 AM CST | Fw: Upcoming AuthorsAccess.com podcast schedule Posted: 03 Nov 2008 07:13 PM CST We've got some great and highly relevant new shows coming up thanks to the tirelessscheduling efforts of my co-host Irene Watson06-Nov-08 Valerie Connelly "The Publishing Revolution and How it Affects You, the Aspiring Author" 20-Nov-08 Suzanne Lieurance "Developing Your Passion of Writing as a Career" 04-Dec-08 Barbara Hudgins "Crafting Travel Guidebooks: How to write, publish, and sell your  | | Les Misbarack Posted: 03 Nov 2008 06:55 PM CST | | Motown Literary Jam is supporting Detroit Public Schools! Posted: 03 Nov 2008 02:16 PM CST | If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. | (Off Topic) Fw: News from Michigan Chronicle - 1st Annual Project Next Bash! Posted: 05 Nov 2008 01:09 PM CST | | EVENT: Till Death the movie - NOW SHOWING! Posted: 05 Nov 2008 12:49 PM CST | | Fw: Michael Crichton dies Posted: 05 Nov 2008 12:26 PM CST Michael Crichton dies at 66 Michael Crichton -- whose books were made into films including " The Andromeda Strain," " Jurassic Park" and "Twister" -- died Tuesday "after a courageous and private battle against cancer," according to the author's Web site.  | | Fw: Courses at Shaman Drum Bookshop Posted: 05 Nov 2008 12:20 PM CST Shaman Drum Bookshop, long an Ann Arbor establishment, is offering some newclasses as they expand their reach into the literary community. Here are somedetails FYI:Below is information on two new classes starting in January 2009 at Shaman DrumBookshop as part of The Great Lakes Literary Arts Center. Electric Poetry - Instructor Jeff Kass Looking for an alternative energy source? There's no  | | Fw: Podcast Your Book Posted: 05 Nov 2008 12:17 PM CST Podcast Your BookYou can distribute your whole book or one audio chapter at a time via podcasts, which differ from audiobooks in that listeners can subscribe to a podcast to get updated chapters or shows delivered automatically to a variety of devices at home or on the go: http://writersdigest.com/article/podcast-your-book Sylvia Hubbard Author, Blogger and Founder of Motown Writers Network http:  | | Fran on CNBC's The Big Idea Posted: 05 Nov 2008 11:34 AM CST Anything is possible to those who believe and want it bad enuff!  | | ARTICLE: How Solid is Your Plot? Posted: 05 Nov 2008 08:02 AM CST How Solid is Your Plot? by Shonell Bacon Becoming a Lifelong Learner of the Craft of Writing By author, editor, educator Shon Bacon aka ChickLitGurrl™ Every story should have a main plot; most stories have several sub-plots within the main plot. What is a plot? Plot refers to the pattern of events within a narrative or drama; these events culminate into the story's resolution. The  | | Fw: [Coffee Time - Chatters] Calling all authors!!!! Posted: 05 Nov 2008 07:27 AM CST Coffee Time Romance & More is proud to announce our brand new themed live chats. So what we are looking for are authors who would like to participate in these upcoming live chat events.November 11-Historical2009January 6- Urban FantasyJanuary 20- Chick litFebruary 3- Fantasy/ Sci-fiFebruary 17- GLBTMarch 3- Action/ AdventureMarch 17- MainstreamApril 7- EroticApril 21- ParanormalMay 5- Mystery/  | | This is VICTORY - Change Has Come (Barack Obama Speech) Posted: 05 Nov 2008 01:23 AM CST "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 Barack Obama swept to victory as the nation's first black president Tuesday | If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. | Fw: Writer's Guild Christmas Bazaar November 22 -23, 2008 Posted: 11 Nov 2008 02:44 PM CST #yiv1080254244 { MARGIN-TOP:25px;FONT-SIZE:10pt;MARGIN-LEFT:15px;COLOR:#993300;FONT-FAMILY:Arial, Helvetica;} CHRISTMAS BAZAAR November 22 & 23, 2008 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Conant Avenue United Methodist Church 18600 Conant Avenue Detroit, MI 48234 Great Place to do your shopping and patronize our local Vendors. Wide variety of Products and Gift Ideas. FREE Coffee & Hot  | | Fw: Upcoming Literary Events at MOCAD Posted: 11 Nov 2008 02:40 PM CST Click to view this email in a browser DON'T MISS THESE MOCAD EVENTS! LECTURE: IRENE HOFMANN Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7pm Free admissionIrene Hofmann is the curator of Broadcast, and the Executive Director of the Contemporary Museum in Baltimore. Prior to moving to Baltimore, she was Curator of Contemporary Art at the Orange County Museum of Art, in Newport Beach,  | | Fw: ByteThis Poetry Series Celebrates Our New President! Posted: 11 Nov 2008 06:46 AM CST The ByteThis Poetry & Slam Series Hosted by La Shaun phoenix Moore & DJ Eitan Invites you to join us TONIGHT November 10, 2008 at our BEAUTIFUL New Venue Cliff Bells for a we've got a Black President Bash! Feature Free Open Mic ALL night! Admission is only $5. (ONLY FIVE DOLLARS?!!) Come and Get Your Soul Enlightened! Enjoy  | | Fw: All call for Free-lance Writers-Style-ology Magazine Posted: 10 Nov 2008 02:47 PM CST All call for Free-lance Writers-Style-ology Magazine Do you like Fashion? Do you like writing? If so, you may be interested in writing for Style-ology Magazine. Check out the link: http://www.styleologymag.com/flip.html If you would like more information about becoming a writer for Style-ology Magazine, please contact the Editor-in-Chief—Sharon 'Shaye' Gray at editor@styleologymag.com  | | Fw: Blogging Tips - Ridding Yourself of Writer's Block Posted: 10 Nov 2008 02:10 PM CST Ridding Yourself of Writer's Block Posted: 07 Nov 2008 07:18 AM PST Written by Melanie Nelson from Blogging Basics 101 Writer's block is the nemesis of every writer–whether you blog or not. Luckily, it's November and that means there are a few writing projects you can be part of to help combat any writer's block you're struggling with. In the US November is NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing | Special Offer for Members of Motown Writer's Network Authors Access proudly announces our first collaborative book: Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers, Ed. by Irene Watson, Tyler Tichelaar, and Victor R. Volkman. 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only when purchased here! ($9.95 value) | If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. Pam Perry Wants Your Input...ACW Meeting on Monday at GGT Posted: 11 Nov 2008 11:16 PM CST Publishing a book takes a lot of time, energy and effort. It's no joke. Once it is  Fw: Some News & Literary Information from ARISE Detroit! Posted: 11 Nov 2008 08:55 PM CST Entrepreneur Workshops on Campus of WSU, Nov. 12 Own Your Future TOMORROW Register Now! Presented by: Wayne State University , WWJ Newsradio 950 and FOX 2 The United States was built by entrepreneurs. The future of Detroit is being shaped by young entrepreneurs whose businesses have taken root and are flourishing in a variety of areas. Hear their stories, learn what they  Jonathan Edison's Speaker Training Boot Camp Posted: 11 Nov 2008 08:51 PM CST Jonathan Edison's Speaker Training Boot CampDecember 11-12th 2008Westin Hotel (Executive Suites)1500 Town CenterSouthfield, Michigan 48075 If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. | Fw: POSTPONED: Nov. 15th Book Fair Posted: 13 Nov 2008 12:51 PM CST POSTPONED NEW DATE AND LOCATION TBA I sincerely regret having to postpone the book fair. I was ready to share a lot of information with you! Kim Brooks was ready to share with you! Elizabeth Atkins was ready to share with you! Due to circumstances that I have no control over, I have to postpone the book fair/conference. Don't worry! A new date and location  | | Women 6th Annual Women's day of Pampering Event at The St Regis Hotel Saturday December 13, 2008 - Vendoring Available Posted: 13 Nov 2008 12:44 PM CST  Amazon and Penguin to Sponsor Second Breakthrough Novel Award Posted: 13 Nov 2008 12:16 PM CST Amazon and Penguin to Sponsor Second Breakthrough Novel AwardAmazon and Penguin will sponsor a second annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. The competition will launch on February 2, 2009. Between then and February 8, writers with an unpublished English-language novel manuscript can submit their work at www.amazon.com/abna. As they did last year, PW reviewers will participate in the review  Fw: BookTour.com: Your weekly update Posted: 13 Nov 2008 09:37 AM CST The following authors are coming to your area, in the next 2 weeks. Below this list you'll find the details on their events: Bryan Chick Kurt A. David Dale Franz Katrina Fried Elizabeth Hoyt Stephanie L. Jones Monica Marie Jones Anne Margaret Lewis James Shea Elizabeth Sims Mike Stone Susan Collins ThomsHere are the details, from soonest to furthest in the future:Katrina Fried (author  Fw: Great Literary Stuff eNewsletter 11/13/2008 Posted: 13 Nov 2008 09:32 AM CST Michigan Spirit The Great Lakes State recognizes the importance of the arts and culture - and those who support them tonight. It's the Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture, a statewide event that showcases and celebrates Michigan artists, arts in education, arts organizations, civic leaders in the arts and business support of the arts. Director-producer Jack O'Brien and musician Bob  Fwd: Bloggers Needed Posted: 13 Nov 2008 09:10 AM CST  Fw: Premier Issue of the Deep Forest Productions Newsletter Posted: 12 Nov 2008 10:47 PM CST | If you have trouble clicking on anything listed, please go to: http://MotownWriters.blogspot.com and do a search to pull up the article or topic in question. Thank you. | Fw: POSTPONED: Nov. 15th Book Fair Posted: 13 Nov 2008 12:51 PM CST POSTPONED NEW DATE AND LOCATION TBA I sincerely regret having to postpone the book fair. I was ready to share a lot of information with you! Kim Brooks was ready to share with you! Elizabeth Atkins was ready to share with you! Due to circumstances that I have no control over, I have to postpone the book fair/conference. Don't worry! A new date and location | | Women 6th Annual Women's day of Pampering Event at The St Regis Hotel Saturday December 13, 2008 - Vendoring Available Posted: 13 Nov 2008 12:44 PM CST Amazon and Penguin to Sponsor Second Breakthrough Novel Award Posted: 13 Nov 2008 12:16 PM CST Amazon and Penguin to Sponsor Second Breakthrough Novel AwardAmazon and Penguin will sponsor a second annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. The competition will launch on February 2, 2009. Between then and February 8, writers with an unpublished English-language novel manuscript can submit their work at www.amazon.com/abna. As they did last year, PW reviewers will participate in the review Fw: BookTour.com: Your weekly update Posted: 13 Nov 2008 09:37 AM CST The following authors are coming to your area, in the next 2 weeks. Below this list you'll find the details on their events: Bryan Chick Kurt A. David Dale Franz Katrina Fried Elizabeth Hoyt Stephanie L. Jones Monica Marie Jones Anne Margaret Lewis James Shea Elizabeth Sims Mike Stone Susan Collins ThomsHere are the details, from soonest to furthest in the future:Katrina Fried (author Fw: Great Literary Stuff eNewsletter 11/13/2008 Posted: 13 Nov 2008 09:32 AM CST Michigan Spirit The Great Lakes State recognizes the importance of the arts and culture - and those who support them tonight. It's the Michigan Governor's Awards for Arts & Culture, a statewide event that showcases and celebrates Michigan artists, arts in education, arts organizations, civic leaders in the arts and business support of the arts. Director-producer Jack O'Brien and musician Bob Fwd: Bloggers Needed Posted: 13 Nov 2008 09:10 AM CST Fw: Premier Issue of the Deep Forest Productions Newsletter Posted: 12 Nov 2008 10:47 PM CST | Fw: SPECIAL SCREENING: Till Death Do Us Part Posted: 14 Nov 2008 09:44 AM CST Sylvia Hubbard, Coordinator of Motown Writers Network http://motownwriters.comCo-Founder of The Essence of Motown Literary Conference Jamhttp://EssenceOfMotown.com Author of Suspense and Romance in Detroit http://SylviaHubbard.com Highlight your book or Check out our spotlight authors: http://HubBooks.biz --- On Thu, 11/13/08, Michigan Chronicle Contacts -Real Times, Inc.  | | Fw: Holiday Book Fair Info Posted: 14 Nov 2008 07:59 AM CST Azizi Books/220 Communications Announce 2 Day Holiday Book Fair Dec 6th and 7th Azizi Books in Matteson IL in conjunction with 220 Communications presents the Holiday Book Fair. At Lincoln Mall 208 Lincoln Mall Drive Dec. 6th and 7th The event will run from 11 AM to 4PM on Saturday and Noon - 5PM on Sunday. The event will feature authors of all genres and is an effort to raise awareness of  | | The Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard Updates -Starting the story… Posted: 14 Nov 2008 07:55 AM CST http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheWorldOfSylviaHubbard/~3/451858112/ #yiv1935090398 h1 a:hover {background-color:#888;color:#fff important;} #yiv1935090398 div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div ul { list-style-type:square;padding-left:1em;} #yiv1935090398 div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div blockquote { padding-left:6px;border-left:6px solid #dadada;margin-left:1em;} #  | | Posted: 14 Nov 2008 07:21 AM CST | | [Business By the Book] Your First Steps to Becoming a Writer Posted: 14 Nov 2008 07:14 AM CST Your First Steps to Becoming a WriterBy Sophfronia ScottWhat's the first step to becoming a writer? You'd think it would be "write", but it's not. In speaking to other writers and from what I know of my own journey to becoming a writer, I've come to realize that the biggest obstacle for new writers is that they don't think of themselves as writers. They have trouble developing the belief that  | | Fw: Free Workshop Series - Inspirational Writing Workshop Series Posted: 14 Nov 2008 05:42 AM CST  Branding and PR - Talk from the Experts! Posted: 13 Nov 2008 08:12 PM CST Fw: 2008 Detroit Area Franchise Opportunities Seminar for Women & Minorities Posted: 13 Nov 2008 04:21 PM CST Fw: Arts League of Michigan Announcement - Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center in Downtown Detroit Posted: 13 Nov 2008 04:19 PM CST Forward email  Special Offer for Members of Motown Writer's Network - 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers Posted: 13 Nov 2008 01:37 PM CST Special Offer for Members of Motown Writer's Network Authors Access proudly announces our first collaborative book: Authors Access: 30 Success Secrets for Authors and Publishers, Ed. by Irene Watson, Tyler Tichelaar, and Victor R. Volkman. This book contains the distilled wisdom of two dozen guests to the Authors Access show in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand reference. Organized into | | 
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