Schedule of Event
(tentative)
Thursday - Pre-Media Gathering for Sponsors, Facilitators, Volunteers an Political Figures (7pm)
Friday - Literary Showcase Night of Book Selling, Awards & Poetry Jam (6pm)
Saturday - Book fairs, Workshops for Writers, Authors & Poets, 2nd Annual Writers Group Symposium, Literary Town Hall Meeting, MWN Awards Literary Dinner and more! (all day!)
Sunday - Publisher's Breakfast at Southern Fires Restaurant. (10am)
To make payments with or without* credit cards over the Internet, please send registration fee to our Paypal.com account of essenceofmotown@yahoo.com
ESSENCE OF MOTOWN WRITERS CONFERENCE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Turning Your Book Into A Play
Come learn what it takes to turn your novel into a theatre play and shop it to the industry. Turn your book into a broadway play!
Self Publishing I01-
Literary Entrepreneurs are doing it for themselves. You want to get published come see the one of the queens of the self-publishing scene. She'll teach you the 'How-to' and 'What to do' Steps 1-10.
How to set up & Market your Non-Fiction, Poetry and Inspirational Book
Learn how to set up your book properly including outlining
How to Write A Best Selling Romance Novel
This workshop is for any writers who are interested in learning how to add sensuality and romance to their writing, using architectural key aspects. This workshop is for writer who has basic writing experience, is highly motivated and has at least a nodding acquaintance with the novel that dwells within.
Author Presentation
Learn the secrets to presenting yourself and your work in front of a crowd. How to create a great book signing to book discussion question sessions; Find out what you need to know to be a great author presenter.
Christian Book Selling Techniques -
Learn how to get your book out to readers. Find new ways of selling yourself and your work to churches, bookstores, conferences, and other places, plus find new ways to promote and market yourself as a Christian or Inspirational author.
Publication 101: Getting Your Work (and Name) Out There - This workshop is designed to give participants the basics regarding submission of short stories, poetry and non-fiction pieces to both online and print journals. - Author, Gwendolyn Joyce Mintz
Negotiating Your Book Contract with Confidence - You just received your first book contract and you have no idea what the clauses mean. Welcome to the world of book publishing, where contracts are written by the publishers’ lawyers for the sole protection of the publishers, and book authors feel pressured to sign, despite their ignorance, for fear that if they object the publisher will dump them for a more docile author. It doesn’t have to be that way. - Ken Wachsberger, Author & Member of The National Writers Union – Detroit Chapter
How To Land A Literary Agent -
You will be instructed on how to write query letters that grabs editors and agents attention. Networking possibilities and finding the right literary agent to sell your work to the large publishing houses.
Internet Marketing for Writers & Publishers
Blogging, Online Tours, Social Networking and Ezine Features OH MY! Learn the lingo and how to do it.
Children’s Book Writing & Publishing
Learn how to write, publish and promote children's book
(The Marketing & Promotions Lunch is Included in the Writing Registration. Only $75 Dollars*)
* Early Registration Discount ends September 30th
GUEST SPEAKERS
Literary Showcase
When: Friday November 9th, 2007
Time: 6pm
Where: Charles H. Wright Museum
The Essence of Motown Literary Jam
Presents the
3rd Annual Poetry Jam
Hosted by
Grown Folks Entertainment
(Special guest feature)
This will be the 3rd year we bring Essence of Motown Poetry Showcase to you!!!
Writers, Poets, Authors, and Readers are all invited to attend, along with Book clubs and writing groups are encouraged to attend.
At the door prices:
$6 to Attend or Conference Participant Ticket Includes this price
$12 to Performers of Poetry Slam
(Writers and Full Conference Pass Purchased Ticket Include Ticket to this event)
BOOK FAIR & VENDOR SHOWCASE
November 10th 2pm to 7pm
Meet local authors and other members of the literary community. Purchase local works of art, books, and discover a wealth of Detroit centered writing resources. Readers are invited to come and support the local literary community. Included will be other vendors that will appeal to the reading community.
Book Fair tables will be held by EMWC coordinators, workshop facilitators, and authors city and national wide, plus businesses as well.
Authors wanting to reserve a table, please download registration form and check the book fair registration. This will include your lunch and also conference attendance. Regular vendors interested in receiving a table, please download the form. Please remember this is a family event.
If you are interested in putting promotional materials in our bags for our participants, please email essenceofmotown@yahoo.com for specific directions on how to send this material in or call 313.289.8614. Thank you.
FEATURED LIST COMING SOON!
PUBLISHER'S BREAKFAST
November 11th, 2007 @ 10am
Southern Fires Restaurant
575 Bellevue Detroit, MI 48207
Join authors and publishers in a first time event to bring together the independent publishing community in Michigan.
Your individual ticket includes
breakfast and drinks
Amazon Discussion
E-Publishing Information
A literary vendor purchase for the entire weekend includes the ticket price for this event.
To purchase, go to:
