The Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference Itinerary Sheet & Notes

Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference 

November 12th & 13th, 2010

Itinerary Sheet & Notes

11/12:

The Detroit Impact Center

9930 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48227 nr Plymouth

5:30pm – 9:00pm

- 5:30pm Vendors and Authors should arrive for check in and assignment. Limited open mike sheet will be available for registration at this time.

- 6pm Welcome and Opening Ceremonies for The Essence of Motown Literary Jam

- 6:30pm Limited Open Mike Poetry Performances

- 7pm Networking

- 7:30 Chairperson thanks sponsors and last minute instructions for Nov 13^th

- 7:45pm Poetry Pages & Scribes All Stars Take the Stage!

- 9:00pm The Essence of Motown Poetry Showcase Ends

11/13:

The Northwest Activity

18100 Meyers Detroit, MI nr Outer Drive

8:00am – 6pm

- 8 am Registration opens.

- 8:30am Continental breakfast will be available for a limited time.

- 8:45am Opening Ceremony for Day #2 by Chairperson of The Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference

- 9:15am Conference Sponsor Recognitions

- 9:30am Workshop Set One

• - Writers Toolbox - Monica Marie Jones
• - Poetry Marketing & Promotion - Ber-Henda Williams
• - Children's Writing & Marketing - Sherry Wells & Cheryl Pope

-10:30 - Workshop Set 2

• - Branding Yourself & Book Using Social Media - L. Martin Pratt
• - Freelance Writing Panel - Janaya Black, Chris Campbell, Sylvia McClain, Michael Dwyer
• - Copywriting - Pam Osborn

- 11:00 Literary Vendor Fair Opens in Lobby – Kidzone, Author Tables

 - 11:30 - Lunch w/Keynote Speaker Relentless Aaron

- 12:30 Literary Vendor Fair Opens in Ballroom – Sponsor Tables & Literary Service Tables Open to the Public

- 1:00 - Workshop Set 3

• Independent Publishing - Valerie Coleman
• How to Find An Agent & Write Queries for a Traditional Publishing Contract – Karen White Owens

- 2pm Workshop Set 4

• Finding and Using Reviews to Sell Books – Tyler Ticheleer
• Ebook 101 – Writing, Publishing & Selling Electronic Books Valerie Coleman & Sylvia Hubbard

Author Genre Panels (in Ballroom)

Facilitated by Monique Mensah, assisted by Octavia Lesley. Authors please make sure you’ve reported and signed up before lunch and be at the panel tables five minutes before genre panel start.

• - 1:00-1:30:  Murder, Mystery & Mayhem
• - 1:30-2:00:  Nonfiction & Poetry
• - 2:00-2:30:  Romance (Mild & Wild)
• - 2:30-3:00:  Author Platform & Branding – Hajj Fleming & Pam Perry
• - 3:00-3:30:  Christian, Inspirational (Fiction & Nonfiction)

- 3:30-3:50:  Independent Publishing Roundtable – The Business of Publishing hosted by Glenn Murray of 220 Communications.

-3:50pm Presentation for Young Adult Writers and Readers hosted by Versandra Kennebrew

- 4:00-4:30:  Relentless Aaron takes candidly about his writing, books, business and being an author in the 21^st century.

- 4:30-5:00 – Networking & Sponsorship Recognition

- 5:30 Vendor Area Closes Down

- 6:00 The Essence of Motown Literary Conference Day Program Ends

The Pub Rub

18 W. Adams, Detroit, MI 48226 nr Woodward

7:00pm - until

Featuring Jazz Saxophone Artist, Yancyy & Spoken Word Poetry Performance. Detroit artists bringing music and words to celebrate the written word and an ending to a great affair. $5 entrance charge (separate from Conference fees or a five book donation). Pick up tickets at Registration desk or pay at door.

Reminders: 

• Volunteer meeting Wednesday 11.11.10. Please contact Andrea Daniels for more information adaniel0089@comcast.net 
• Facilitators please email your workshop sheets to motownwriters@yahoo.com for upload for participants after the conference
• Facilitators, Sponsors, Authors and Vendors: Please check in at registration before setting up at any table
• Purchase tickets for the after conference jazz & poetry performance at registration desk. $5 per ticket OR bring 5 books to donate plus $2.50. Tickets will be available at the door.
• Please send an invite to your social networks, mailing lists and emails of interested readers and writers.
• Twitter hashtag #eomlit. Please use this when tweeting or referring to conference day of event.
• Foursquare User we are still working on an Essence of Motown Literary Jam & Conference event location, but for now, don't forget to check in to each spot with the hashtag of #eomlit.
• Flickr users please use the hashtag of #eomlit so we can all download your photos after the conference.  

Thank you.

Sylvia Hubbard

Chairperson of Essence of Motown Literary Network

PS If I have missed anything, please contact me asap 313-289-8614 or email me at motownwriters@yahoo.com 

Press Release: “Is There A Book In You?” is the theme of the 7th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Conference and Jam

For Immediate Release

October 15, 2010

Media Contact:

AND Communications

Andrea Daniel

(313) 468-2459

ad@andcommunicationsllc.com

Motown Writers Network Announces

7^th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Conference & Jam

A Celebration of the Literary Arts in Detroit

DETROIT – “Is There A Book In You?” is the theme of the 7^th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Conference and Jam, hosted by the Motown Writers Network, in partnership for a second year with the non-profit organization, Detroit Impact.  The conference is November 12 and 13, 2010 and aims to celebrate the literary arts with Detroit area authors, writers and avid readers. 

The two-day event is an opportunity for aspiring and established authors and writers to connect with colleagues, peers and most importantly, patrons of their art: readers.  Since 2000, the Motown Writers Network has served as a viable resource and networking organization for writers in the metropolitan Detroit area.  This year is the organization’s 10^th anniversary.

“I’m so excited about this year’s conference,” says Sylvia Hubbard, founder of the Motown Writers Network.  “The conference has grown so much through the years and this being our 10- year anniversary as an organization just shows that the literary community in Detroit is alive and hungry for resources.  And that’s what we strive to bring.” 

Presenting at the conference are such notables as New York best-selling author, publisher and visionary, Relentless Aaron and Detroit urban music author, Chris Campbell.  The event will also feature literary experts, publishers for pitching sessions, workshops, and awards.  

The conference host partner, Detroit Impact has supported the Motown Writers Network since its inception, according to Calvin Colbert, executive director. 

 “Sylvia and I go way back,” says Colbert.  “Years ago, she volunteered with us as a young mother, bringing her children with her.  She shared her dream to have the Motown Writers Network and we’ve seen her dream come true. So, definitely, we’re one of her strongest supporters.  Writing and reading are very important parts of our programs at the Detroit Impact Center and we encourage those efforts every opportunity we can.” 

For parents who want to attend the conference, there will be a Literary Kids Zone with activities for children and youth.  Many of the conference activities are of no charge to attendees.

The two-day schedule for the 7^th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Conference & Jam is as follows:

Friday, November 12

Poetry Night, hosted by Poetry, Pages and Scribes and EchoVerse Entertainment (Free)

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Detroit Impact Center

9930 Greenfield

Detroit, MI  48227

Featuring:

• Featured poets TBA
• Limited open mic

Saturday, November 13

Essence of Motown Literary Conference (Fee & Free Activities)

8:00-9:30 a.m. - Registration

9:30-6:00 p.m.  - Activities

Northwest Activities Center

18100 Meyers

Detroit, MI  48235

Featuring:

• Workshops
• Book Marketplace
• Writers Luncheon
• Keynote Address by Relentless Aaron
• Author-Readers Panel
• Literary Awards
• Literary Kids Zone

There will be an Essence of Motown Literary Conference After- Affair following the conference with Detroit jazz saxophonist, Yancyy and spoken word artist Brook Blander at 7 p.m.  at the Rub BBQ and Pub, 18 W. Adams in Detroit.

Over the past seven years, more than 1,500 authors, writers and readers have gathered to celebrate the literary arts in Detroit and to strengthen literacy in metro Detroit.  To that end, conference attendees are encouraged to bring teen and adult books to the conference, which will be donated to the Detroit Impact Center’s Youth Library and ProLiteracy of Detroit.

Sponsors of the 7^th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Conference & Jam include Penguin Books (New York), Rolling Out Magazine, Miller Design Studio and HubBooks.

For information on tickets, sponsorship and vendor opportunities, please visit www.essenceofmotownlitconference.com, or call (313) 289-8614.  You can also send an email to motownwriters@yahoo.com.

The Essence of Motown Literary Jam Schedule of Events Finalized!

http://essenceofmotown.blogspot.com/2008/08/2008-schedule-of-events.html

I want to thank each and everyone for your patience in all of this and helping me to make this conference a success.

Please pay close attention to changes of times, events and venues as well.

Don't forget we're still collecting donations and check out other special events that will happen all through the conference weekend.

I hope to see each and everyone (and many more) this upcoming weekend.

Again, thanks again for all you have done to support The 5th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam.

If you haven't registered as of yet, there's still time. Please go to:

http://2008motownlitjam.eventbrite.com/

To see the current schedule of events, go to:

http://essenceofmotown.blogspot.com/2008/08/2008-schedule-of-events.html

If you can assist us in passing the word to any and all about the changes, we'd appreciate it. Thank you!

UPDATE ON CONFERENCE 10/31/08

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF CHANGE IN VENUE
AND SCHEDULE! READ BELOW!

DUE TO LOW SPONSORSHIP THIS YEAR ALL EVENTS HELD AT THE
DETROIT RIVERSIDE HOTEL HAVE BEEN CANCELED AND WCCCD HAS DECIDED NOT TO ASSIST US EITHER BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE THE VENUE WOULD REFLECT NEGATIVELY TO THEIR ORGANIZATION. (Their words not mine).

THURSDAYS EVENT WILL BE SCHEDULED AT THE SAME TIME BUT AT A
NEW LOCATION AND FRIDAYS AWARDS DINNER HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY.

SATURDAYS EVENT HAS BEEN RE-LOCATED WITH VARIOUS TIMES AND
WE REALLY APOLOGIZE FOR THIS.

PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF
THIS CHANGE IN VENUE AND SCHEDULE!

AS OF THIS MOMENT, THE SATURDAY LOCATION IS STILL TO BE
DETERMINED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE CONFUSION, BUT STAY TUNED TO THIS SITE FOR MORE
DETAILS.

Please do not view this as mis-management, mis-organization
or such, but as your chairperson making it happen no matter what happens. We
appreciate your kind words of encouragement and offers of assistance in this
matter.

PLEASE VIEW THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION

SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Help Us Help You!!! Readers Are Buyers!

thank Jackie Moore for this!



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Updated Press Release

Contact: Sylvia Hubbard

313.289.8614

essenceofmotown@yahoo.com

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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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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