As summer winds down, we’re gearing up for fall workshops! 📝🍁We’d love for you to join us!
📚 Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m. (virtual) - “The Psychology of Book Cover Design” with @authorsierrakay.
🧐 Sept. 11, 18 & 24 at 7 p.m. (virtual) - “Character Writing Series: Who Are You, Anyway?” with @NewYorkWritingRoom coach @susanmersonauthor. Join us for a 3-part series.
✏️ Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. - “Picture Book Training Workshop: From Concept to Publication” with DWR coach @amynielander at @27thLetterBooks.
✍️ Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. - “Writing Your Memoir: A Practical Guide” with author and journalist John Gallagher at @wsupress.
🗞 Oct. 29 at noon (virtual) - “Pitch Perfect: How to Get Your Brand or Story Noticed by National Media” with NYWR coach @annamedaris.
➡️ Learn more about each workshop and get tickets in our bio 🔗 or detroitwritingroom.com/events.
🎥 ft. one of our favorite Detroit bookshops, @sourcebooksellers.
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The DWR is a proud book launch sponsor for author Lynne Golodner’s latest novel, “Cave of Secrets.” ✨📖
A contemporary romance with hints of magical realism, “Cave of Secrets” is about family heritage, intergenerational trauma, and finding the courage to be honest with ourselves — and those who love us.
The free event is Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the J - Detroit. Then join us the next night at The Whitney for our final Summer Author Series event of the season! @lynnegolodner and @lisapeersauthor will be discussing their novels all about love and acceptance.
Learn more about both events and register at detroitwritingroom.com/events!
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Hey there, I’m Lynne Golodner, award-winning author of 10 books and a featured author this month in the Detroit Writing Room summer author series! Here’s a bit about me, my writing journey and when I’ll be speaking with my fellow author and friend @lisapeersauthor at the Whitney! @lynnegolodner @thehistoricwhitney
Our third Summer Author Series event featured authors @bridgett_d and Felicia George who wrote books highlighting the Detroit numbers.
If you missed it we will be back for our final event Aug. 28 at @thehistoricwhitney at 7 p.m.!
Join us for an evening outdoors with authors @lynnegolodner and @lisapeersauthor! The event focuses on love and acceptance.
Tickets include apps and drinks. All proceeds benefit @coachingdetroitforward Register at detroitwritingroom.com/2024-author-series.
🎥 @deni.reid
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Can you tell we’re excited for our next Summer Author Series 😍 Our next segment will be July 31st, at 7pm at @thehistoricwhitney , where we’ll discuss a “Dive Into the Detroit Numbers”!
In the meantime, see if you can spot us at one of your favorite bookstores 👀
🎟️ Single event tickets are $60. Includes passed appetizers and one glass of wine, Champagne or beer. Visit detroitwritingroom.com/2024-author-series
Happy 5th Birthday, Detroit Writing Room!
Celebrating 5 Years of Inspiring Creativity!
The Detroit Writing Room is grateful for the amazing community of writers, storytellers, and dreamers who have been with us on this incredible journey.
Here's to many more years of sharing stories together!
We’re giving away a copy of “Thumb Fire Desire” by @carolanickles at our Summer Author Series event at The Whitney on June 26! 🔥📖
Anyone who purchases a ticket and attends is entered in our raffle featuring signed books!
Tickets include appetizers and drinks. You’ll also get to meet @sonali.dev and @ahkim.writer, authors of Jane Austen-inspired stories.
🎟 Get tickets at detroitwritingroom.com/2024-author-series. All proceeds benefit @coachingdetroitforward.
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Our kickoff Author Series event featured authors Gerry Boylan, Eli Clark and @amynielander. If you missed it,, we will be back on June 26 @thehistoricwhitney at 7 p.m.!
Join us for an evening with authors @sonali.dev and @ahkim.writer who wrote modern-day Jane Austen retellings.
Tickets include apps and drinks. All proceeds benefit @coachingdetroitforward Register at detroitwritingroom.com/2024-author-series.
🎥: @deni.reid
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Are you stuck on a picture book story revision?
Try making a picture book dummy!
Picture book dummies are easy to make and will help you...
Simulate the picture book reading experience.
Edit long sentences and remove extraneous words.
Reduce your word count.
Strengthen page-turning moments.
Questions? DM @amynielander, the DWR Children’s Book Coach or schedule a coaching session at www.detroitwritingroom.com. Happy Revising! You’ve got this!
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The Detroit Writing Room’s nonprofit arm @coachingdetroitforward is celebrating 5 years this summer! 🥳☀️
Through free writing and photography camps and workshops, we’ll have coached over 175 Detroit high school students by the end of this summer! 📝📸
Many of our students are now in college, pursuing creative fields and building on the skills we taught them.
We’re so proud of all our alumni and can’t wait to welcome a new group of students for our 5th summer!
If you’d like to support our coaching and mentorship of Detroit youth, consider attending the Summer Author Series at The Whitney that kicks off May 29.
The series is held the last Wednesday of every month, May through August, at 7 p.m. All proceeds support CDF’s free summer programs for students.
Each event includes 2 author talks, Q&A, book signings, drinks, appetizers and a raffle. All events take place outdoors on The Whitney’s patio, weather permittting.
🎟 Visit detroitwritingroom.com/2024-author-series to get tickets and support our students!
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Today is National Independent Bookstore Day!
Today and everyday we celebrate the magic of Detroit’s treasured independent bookshops!
Stop into any of our favorite indie bookstores to embrace the joy of reading and the vibrant community of book lovers!
@27thletterbooks
@nextchapterbooksdetroit
@sourcebooksellers
@pagesontheave
@johnkingbooksdetroit
@alcottsattic
@booksuey
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