[Motown Writers Network] Event: An Evening With Nikki Giovanni Sept 30

click through to see details Save the date – September 30, 2010 An Evening With Nikki Giovanni Please join Wayne State University's Graduate School in welcoming world-renowned poet Nikki Giovanni to campus on Thursday, September 30, for her presentation An Evening With Nikki Giovanni. The event will be held in the WSU Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium from 5:30-7 p.m. Giovanni will sign books in the lobby before her presentation, starting at 4:00 p.m. RSVP for this event by using this link: RSVP NOW! Giovanni is an acclaimed poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. Over the past 30 years, her outspokenness in her writing and during lectures has put her in the spotlight. One of the most widely read American poets, she prides herself on being "a black American, a daughter, a mother, and a professor of English." Giovanni remains as determined and committed as ever to the fight for civil rights and equality. Always insisting on presenting the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a prominent place as a strong voice of the black community. Her focus is on the individual, specifically, on the power one has to make a difference in oneself, and thus, in the lives of others. The author of some 30 books for adults as well as children, Giovanni is a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. To learn more about Nikki Giovanni, visit nikki-giovanni.com. For more information about the WSU Graduate School, visit gradschool.wayne.edu/. We hope you will be able to join us for this exciting special event. (click on the book covers below to purchase any book to have it signed before the event!)

[Motown Writers Network] Get Your Conference Checklist together Early for The Es

Do you have a conference checklist? http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2009/06/conference-checklist-maria-zannini.html Join Us At 2010 Essence of Motown Literary Conference REGISTER NOW!   2010 Conference Details Essence of Motown Literary Conference & Jam November 12 - 13, 2010 Detroit, Michigan Nov 12 - The Detroit Impact Center 9930 Plymouth, Detroit, MI 48227 5:30pm to 9pm Networking, Poetry Performances & More! Nov 13 - Northwest Activity Center 18100 W McNichols, Detroit, MI 48235 8am to 6pm Workshops, Literary Kidzone, Author & Expert Panels, Publisher Pitches, Social Media Coach Sessions, Manuscript Critiques, Awards Presentations & More! More information coming. Sign up for updates on the site or stay tuned! Don't forget to bring a friend! Conference Site www.essenceofmotownlitconference.com Registration Site www.essenceofmotown2010.eventbrite.com   Do you have a conference checklist? http://blog.marketingtipsforauthors.com/2009/06/conference-checklist-maria-zannini.html 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

[Motown Writers Network] Michigan Literary Network Update 8/30/10

For more, please visit http://motownwriters.com. Please share this email with others and visit our bookstore to support other Michigan authors! If you are having trouble with any links, please visit our blog archive at: http://motownwriters.blogspot.com (click here to wish us Happy Anniversary & receive a link to Free Stuff!) * add your news and announcements by emailing motownwriters@yahoo.com (attach pics and pdfs and include text in email please) * Support the Literary Network with Advertisement http://e-junkie.com/hubbooks * Subscribe for daily updates CLICK HERE Michigan Literary News & Events Michigan Author, Michael Eric Dyson, Radio Show is now at WDET 101.9! ARTICLE: How to Become a Freelance Writer MARK YR CALENDAR: American Christian Writers - Detroit Meetings Resume on September 20th GUEST POST: Book Marketing Resources for Children's Book Authors Book Review: Beautiful Rage by Janaya Black Motown Writers Network Literary Events from August to December 2010 For Immediate Release-TFC Kicks Off 4th Annual Film Festival - FREE FILM FESTIVAL!!! ARTICLE: Using Flashbacks in Your Fiction Writing Authors at Harbourfront Centre: September 2010 Kalamazoo Public Library eNews - August 27, 2010 EVENT: An Evening with Nikki Giovanni - September 30 rsvp TODAY! FREE Instant Media Kit Offer! Fall Artists' Market at Leon & Lulu News: Performance Network Open House Don't forget poetry at Che Cosa with featured guest Jess Richard Neff 2MORROW NIGHT Live Story Still n Progress - FREE READ - The Other Side of Love - Chapter 21.2 Children's Programs @ the Dearborn Public Library Sept. 3 Letters of Intent Due for City of Lansing Arts and Cultural Grants Programs FROM Arts Council of Greater Lansing GUEST POST: How to announce your book with an e-mail blast 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J-Real, author of Draw from Reviewer, Joey Pinkney.com If you are having trouble with any links, please visit our blog archive at: http://motownwriters.blogspot.com Michigan Author, Michael Eric Dyson, Radio Show is now at WDET 101.9! Posted: 29 Aug 2010 08:28 AM PDT Dear Friend,We are excited that The Michael Eric Dyson Show is now a part of WDET's weekday line-up, and hope you are too.  It's an opportunity to present a fresh new perspective on the day's biggest stories, along with intimate conversations with newsmakers.  It's also a chance to witness up close on a daily basis a ARTICLE: How to Become a Freelance Writer Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:42 AM PDT Many people who decide they want a career as a freelance writer never realize that there is a lot more to this career than just writing. In addition to writing, it is important that you learn to market the work you do, that you take care of important business details, and you are aware of current publishing trends. The competition for freelance writers is intense. While it takes some MARK YR CALENDAR: American Christian Writers - Detroit Meetings Resume on September 20th Posted: 29 Aug 2010 07:02 AM PDT American Christian Writers-Detroit Chapter  Meetings resume! Monday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m.   Greetings! Christina and I are excited about what's in store for ACW-Detroit and we can't wait to see you again!  This year we planned to have all new topics, tools and speakers to help propel your writing career to the level you've been GUEST POST: Book Marketing Resources for Children's Book Authors Posted: 29 Aug 2010 06:53 AM PDT Most of the book marketing advice that you'll find on The Savvy Book Marketer is applicable to all types of books, but sometimes it's helpful to zero in on specific tactics for certain kinds of books. Below are some tips and resources especially for the authors and publishers of children's and young adult books. Although young adults often choose their own reading material, books for You are subscribed to email updates from Motown Writers Network If you are having trouble with any links, please visit our blog archive at: http://motownwriters.blogspot.com MWN Google Calendar (not in order) Trinity Film Festival Used Book Sale Poetry, Pages & Scribes Self Promotion Month National Author's Day Mystery Series Week * add your news and announcements by emailing motownwriters@yahoo.com (attach pics and pdfs and include text in email please) * Support the Literary Network with Advertisement http://e-junkie.com/hubbooks * Subscribe for daily updates CLICK HERE 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