Thursday

Updated Press Release

Contact: Sylvia Hubbard
313.289.8614
STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN ’S LITERARY COMMUNITY
ONE READER AND WRITER AT A TIME

4th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Weekend

November 9th – 10th, 2007
Detroit, Michigan

Bringing together readers, writers, authors & poets.

Detroit, MI – Motown Writers Network & Equity in Partnership presents the 4th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam. This 2007 event, the one and only Detroit writing network of its kind hosted by Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network, will feature national and local authors.

Attendees will experience workshops ranging from self-publishing to editing and marketing. Attendees will also have a unique one-on-one opportunity to receive an autograph copy from each author following the workshops. Celebrity book signings and social gatherings with other writers and readers will add to the excitement of the event. Some events are free to readers.
See conference website: http://essenceofmotown.com for more details.
National Guest Speaker will be from Texas, Vincent Alexandria, Author and Founder of Brothe to Brother Symposium.

The Motown Writer’s Network distinguished authors includes: Erica Martin (Second Time Shame on Me), Sylvia Hubbard (Stone’s Revenge & Secrets, Lies & Family Ties), J.G. Eastwood (Dragon: Enter The Realm), Laurie Sorensen (Ravonwood: Night's Salvation), Rene Schultz (Searching 4 MrRight.com), Deanna Michelle Smith (Reign Storm, Outlaw City), Elizabeth Atkins (White Chocolate – New York Times Bestseller), Edward Foxworth (It’s Just Domino’s), Michele Moore (Say U Promise – Essence Bestseller), Jean Alicia ElsterJean Alicia Elster (I'll Do The Right Thing - National Award Winner) & More!!!

During this spectacular gathering, there will be a literary showcase & poetry jam, writing workshop, literary town hall meeting (on encouraging more men to read), book & vendor fair, reader’s panels, writer’s group symposium, literary awards dinner, publisher’s breakfast & more!

The Essence of Motown Literary Jam will be held on November 9th and 10th 2007 at The Charles H. Wright Museum. The public is invited to attend.
This program is funded in part by Michigan Humanities Council, an affliiate of the National Endownment for the Humanities.

Partners and Sponsors include Motown Writers Network, Equity in Partnership, Charles H. Wright Museum, Foxworth Marketing Group, Urban Voice Talent, Detroit Free Press, Grown Folks Entertainment Editing Services, Light Sword Publishing, HubBooks Literary Services, Courtyard Marriott, TellUs Detroit, Second Time Media, House of Communications and more to come. Interested sponsors and partners, please contact us.



Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison ~

Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man,
and writing an exact man.

~ Francis Bacon ~
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Friday

Advertising and Promo Items

You can print of these forms to apply by mail at:

http://essenceofmotown.com/files/Conf_20Registration_1_.doc

or visit our site at:


http://essenceofmotownlitconf2007.eventbrite.com and apply online.

For promotional materials, the criteria will go as such:

50 Items Business card AD

100 Items 1/4 Ad

200 Full Page

(This does not include any paper items such as promo cards, business cards and flyers. You will receive honorable mention in the book for your materials with name and website if there is one provided, unless you pay for a larger ad.)

Wednesday

Vendors and Authors

BOOK FAIR & VENDOR SHOWCASE
November 10th 11pm to 7pm

Download forms:http://essenceofmotown.com/files/Conf_20Registration_1_.doc

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 http://essenceofmotown.com/files/2005confreg.pdf for specific directions on how to send this material in or call
313.289.8614. Thank you.

FEATURED LIST COMING SOON!

REGISTER ONLINE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE


For $150**, you would receive a…-- 8-ft exhibitor's table,
--Two Passes to Literary Jam-- Vendoring mention in the official program -- One-year listing on Essence of Motown Literary website as a sponsor for the Weekend.(Vendors to sign up will have their listing on this main page. http://essenceofmotown.homestead.com/)

Regular Literary Vendor with Full Access PassFor $180**, you would receive a…-- 8-ft exhibitor's table,
--Two Passes to Literary Jam with a display area on Nov 9th & 5 minute performance time-- Full Day Writing Workshop Pass
-- Vendoring mention in the official program booklet.-- One-year listing on Essence of Motown Literary website as a sponsor for the Weekend.(Vendors to sign up will have their listing on this main page. http://essenceofmotown.homestead.com/)

Literary Partner VendorFor $200**, you would receive a... -- One 8-ft exhibitor's table,
-- One Publisher's Breakfast Ticket & Two Passes to Literary Jam with a display area on Nov 9th & 5 minute performance time-- One full page ad in the official program and in Essence of Motown Literary Journal-- One-year ad on Motown Writers Network website as a sponsor for the Weekend.-- One month feature on Motown Writers Network and an email blast (The authors to sign up will have their book on this main page http://motownwriters.com/)

http://essenceofmotown.com/files/Conf_20Registration_1_.doc

Sunday

4th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Weekend

STRENGTHENING MICHIGAN ’S LITERARY COMMUNITY
ONE READER AND WRITER AT A TIME

4th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Weekend

November 9th – 10th, 2007
Detroit, Michigan

Bringing together readers, writers, authors & poets.

Detroit, MI – Motown Writers Network & Equity in Partnership presents the 4th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam. This 2007 event, the one and only Detroit writing network of its kind hosted by Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network, will feature national and local authors.

Attendees will experience workshops ranging from self-publishing to editing and marketing. Attendees will also have a unique one-on-one opportunity to receive an autograph copy from each author following the workshops. Celebrity book signings and social gatherings with other writers and readers will add to the excitement of the event. Some events are free to readers. See conference website: http://essenceofmot own.com for more details.

The Motown Writer’s Network distinguished authors includes: Erica Martin (Second Time Shame on Me), Sylvia Hubbard (Stone’s Revenge & Secrets, Lies & Family Ties), Deanna Michelle Smith (Reign Storm, Outlaw City), Elizabeth Atkins (White Chocolate – New York Times Bestseller), Edward Foxworth (It’s Just Domino’s), Michele Moore (Say U Promise – Essence Bestseller) & More!!!

During this spectacular gathering, there will be a literary showcase & poetry jam, writing workshop, literary town hall meeting (on encouraging more men to read), boo k & vendor fair, reader’s panels, writer’s group symposium, literary awards dinner, publisher’s breakfast & more!

The Essence of Motown Literary Jam will be held on November 9th and 10th 2007 at Cobo Hall. The public is invited to attend.

Partners and Sponsors include Motown Writers Network, Urban Voice Talent, Detroit Free Press, Grown Folks Entertainment Editing Services, Cornbread Productions, HubBooks Literary Services, TellUs Detroit, Second Time Media, House of Communications and more to come. Interested sponsors and partners, please contact us.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison ~

Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man,
and writing an exact man.
~ Francis Bacon ~
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