News From The Michigan Literary Network | Nov 30, 2009

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• Best-Selling Author Kim Brooks and Pastor Glenn Plummer of CTN
• Jessica Care Moore’s God is Not an American at Wayne State University
• Book Publishing – Three Reasons to Choose Traditional Publishing
• Let Us Promote Your Next Event Or Your Book!
• Get to Know Author of The Month: Monica Marie Jones
• Authors Reading Schedule Black Books Weekend
• Getting to Know Irma Givens, Metro Detroit Author, Speaker and More..
• Brand Like a Super Star: Pam Perry’s 2009 RECAP of the YEAR
• Michigan Author releases Sage on the Page and the Kids Sage on the Page Guide
• Greetings from InsideOut Literary Arts
• 30th Annual Holiday Glitter Reminder to support The Arts Council of Greater Lansing
• Cromaine District Library is hosting Mark Crilley on January 29th
• POD PUBLISHERS: SCAMS AND FRAUDS by Dan Poynter
• Black Friday Special with Aquarius Press
• Fw: [Business By the Book] Can You Be Your Own Book Publisher?
• O/T: Pure 11 – Pure Detroit’s 11th Anniversary Party

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Get to Know Author of The Month: Monica Marie Jones Posted: 26 Nov 2009 11:54 AM PST Monica Marie Jones is an Author, Motivational Speaker and Radio Show Host whose published works include Swag, Floss, The Ups and Downs of Being Round and Taste My Soul. http://monicamariejones.com Recent book title: Swag Author’s blog: Inspirationista Ink! http://inspirationista.blogspot.com List books The Ups and Downs of Being Round Taste My Soul FLOSS Swag List

Authors Reading Schedule Black Books Weekend Posted: 26 Nov 2009 11:04 AM PST EDC Creations Media Groups Literary News and Book Spotlight Website:  www.edc-creations.com Black Books Weekend  * November 27 – November 30, 2009  View the schedule of authors performing: http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/blackbooksweekend.htm The bookstore is now open!  The Goody-room will be open on Monday!  Black Books Weekend will open Black

Getting to Know Irma Givens, Metro Detroit Author, Speaker and More.. Posted: 26 Nov 2009 11:03 AM PST Irma Speaks   Empowering Women & Girls to Lead & Succeed!

Let Us Promote Your Next Event Or Your Book!

Posted: 27 Nov 2009 06:28 AM PST

For a Limited Time The Michigan Literary Network offers 5 for $50.00 on your promotion! New Year’s is just around the corner with Thanksgiving and Christmas leading the way. Prepare now and let us promote your next upcoming event or book promotion. For a limited time we are scheduling eblasts at our special price of 5 for $50.00! Also Buy now and use later! What a great way to set your

Book Publishing – Three Reasons to Choose Traditional Publishing

Posted: 28 Nov 2009 06:34 AM PST

If you look at the state of publishing today, sometimes it’s hard to see why anyone would want to go the traditional/commercial route. After all, it can take months to years to get a manuscript accepted and big names get the most attention and prime shelf space. Even though all that is true, and there are other downsides as well, there are still reasons to choose this option. Here are three to

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Upcoming Michigan Literary Events

• [Jul 9] Poetry, Pages and Scribes Phoneraiser
• [Dec 3] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 4] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 5] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 6] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 10] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 11] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 12] Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010
• [Dec 12] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 12] Holiday Drink Tasting

Detroit Area Booksignings & Events

• Lance Armstrong
• Peter Chakerian
• Deborah Mitchell & Elizabeth Ford
• Seth Rogovoy
• Michael P. Spradlin
• Mitch Albom
• Starr Ambrose
• Veronica Davids
• Ed Dobson
• Mitch Albom

	Meetup Announcement Motown Writers Meetup Group
Your group has a Meetup Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:00 AM!

What MWN End of Year Holiday Literary Get Together When Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:00 AM Who 8 Yes / 1 Maybe Where Barnes and Noble Warren & Cass in Detroit, MI 48202 Detroit MI 48202 RSVP Now YES MAYBE NO

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Meetup Description Join us as we meet face to face to discuss our end of the year successes and upcoming 2010 plans! Bring a wrapped gift to trade with other writers (Authors, Please don’t bring your book as a gift. Thanks). Do you have a literary event you’d like to share? Is your book due out for release and you want to synergize with othe…rs in the literary community? Join US! Time: December 12, 2009 from 10am to 12pm Location: Barnes and noble Wayne State Street: Warren and Cass City/Town: Detroit, Michigan 48202 Phone: 313.289.8614 Event Type: discussion, events Organized By: Sylvia Hubbard

News From The Michigan Literary Network | November 25, 2009 | Happy Holidays!

• Michigan Blog Update List
• Black Friday Literary Sales for Michigan Authors
• IntMark4Writers&Businesses: Get More Out of LinkedIn, Kindle4PCs, Harlequin Digital, Syndicate Ning
• Invest in Yourself and Your Community! CALA 2010 apps due Dec.1st
• Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010 on Dec 12th

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Michigan Blog Update ListPosted: 24 Nov 2009 09:05 AM PST Black Authors Network Literary Talk Show | BlogTalkRadio Feed Black Books Weekend-Authors Reading Live – Nov 28,2009 – Black Books Weekend Totally Online, November 27-30,2009 Connect.Communicate.Community Black Books Weekend will open Black Friday, November 27, 2009 with li… 1 hour ago The Publicity Hound’s Blog

Black Friday Literary Sales for Michigan AuthorsPosted: 24 Nov 2009 09:01 AM PST http://michiganliterarynetwork.com/2009/11/black-friday-literary-sales-for-michigan-authors/ If you are an author, having a great sale on your books by after or during black Friday, please let us know below. We’d love to post it. Also send your press releases for your sales to Motownwriters @ yahoo.com Thanks so much Your founder, Sylvia Hubbard Versandra Kennebrew says:

IntMark4Writers&Businesses: Get More Out of LinkedIn, Kindle4PCs, Harlequin Digital, Syndicate NingPosted: 24 Nov 2009 05:33 AM PST Internet Marketing For Writers and Businesses click above for more information

Invest in Yourself and Your Community! CALA 2010 apps due Dec.1stPosted: 24 Nov 2009 05:21 AM PST 2010 Community Arts Leadership AcademyAPPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 1, 2009! 2010 CALA 2010 Community Arts

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Upcoming Michigan Literary Events for 2009

• [Jul 9] Poetry, Pages and Scribes Phoneraiser
• [Dec 3] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 4] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 5] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 6] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 10] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 11] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 12] Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010
• [Dec 12] “Painless” Book Signing

BookTour Metro Detroit Area Booksignings & Events

• Tracie Christian
• Mitch Albom
• Jeremy Williams
• Crystal Y. Dixon
• Debbie Alferio
• Mitch Albom
• Lance Armstrong
• Peter Chakerian
• Deborah Mitchell & Elizabeth Ford
• Seth Rogovoy

Tentative 2010 Literary Calendar events
http://www.eventbrite.com/org/18651654?s=1477474
(authors sign up early as possible. First come first service)

News From The Michigan Literary Network | November 23 – 24, 2009 | short but sweet edition

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• Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010 on Dec 12th
• Holiday Brides Farrah Rochon, Stefanie Worth, Jewel Amethyst
• Aitkin Memorial District Library is hosting Fred Marengo on December 5th & More Library News!
• IntMark4Writers&Businesses: Ebook2Eriches, Critics on Nook,
• Fw: Borders to Close 200 Walden Outlets
• Michigan Author Award: Dave Dempsey
• Pam Perry & Jillian Blackwell
• Sylvia Hubbard’s Literary World Updates
• Ignite 09: Advocate. Support. Connect.
• The Latest from APOOO Bookclub: If Walls Could Talk by Vincent Alexandria
• News from InsideOut Literary Arts
• Job Resources and more @ your Kent District Library
• Virgil Carr Center Upcoming Events
• Detroit Arts & Culture
• See what’s happening now at Mosaic!
• Social Media Marketing Seminar with Pam Perry – Teleclass

If you have trouble accessing any links or titles, please go directly to our blog @ http://motownwriters.blogspot.com

Visit our new website: http://MotownWriters.com | http://MichiganLiteraryNetwork.com

If you can’t see the pictures and links, please go to:

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Upcoming Michigan Literary Events

• [Jul 9] Poetry, Pages and Scribes Phoneraiser
• [Dec 3] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 4] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 5] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 6] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 10] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 11] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 12] Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010
• [Dec 12] “Painless” Book Signing
• [Dec 12] Holiday Drink Tasting

BookTour Metro Detroit Area Booksignings & Events

• Tracie Christian
• Mitch Albom
• Jeremy Williams
• Crystal Y. Dixon
• Debbie Alferio
• Mitch Albom
• Lance Armstrong
• Seth Rogovoy
• Michael P. Spradlin
• Mitch Albom

5 FOR $50 Ending Soon! Let Us Help You Promote!

For a Limited Time The Michigan Literary Network offers 5 for $50.00 on your promotion!

New Year’s is just around the corner with Thanksgiving and Christmas leading the way. Prepare now and let us promote your next upcoming event or book promotion.

For a limited time we are scheduling eblasts at our special price of 5 for $50.00!

Also

Buy now and use later! What a great way to set your goals for 2010! Market yourself wisely now by emailing us at motownwriters@yahoo.com for further details and specifics!

Sincerely,

Sylvia Hubbard

Meet Author of The Month: Monica Marie Jones

Monica Marie Jones is an Author, Motivational Speaker and Radio Show Host whose published works include Swag, Floss, The Ups and Downs of Being Round and Taste My Soul.

http://monicamariejones.com

Recent book title: Swag

Author’s blog: Inspirationista Ink! http://inspirationista.blogspot.com

List books

• The Ups and Downs of Being Round
• Taste My Soul
• FLOSS
• Swag

List authors website: http://www.monicamariejones.com

Where books are available: Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Azizi, Hood Books Headquarters, Da Book Joint, Underground Books, MotorCity Casino Hotel (Lacquer Hotel Lobby Giftshop)

Connect with author online
(social networks)

• Facebook: Monica Marie Jones
• Twitter: @monicamjones
• Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/monicamariejones.com
• Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicamariejones

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Black Friday Literary Sales for Michigan Authors

If you are an author, having a great sale on your books by after or during black Friday, please let us know below. We’d love to post it.

Also send your press releases for your sales to Motownwriters @ yahoo.com

Thanks so much

Your founder, Sylvia Hubbard

Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010 on Dec 12th

Join us as we meet face to face to discuss our end of the year successes and upcoming 2010 plans!

Bring a wrapped gift to trade with other writers

(Authors, Please don’t bring your book as a gift. Thanks).

Do you have a literary event you’d like to share?

Is your book due out for release and you want to synergize with others in the literary community?

Join US!

Time: December 12, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
Location: Barnes and noble Wayne State
Street: Warren and Cass
City/Town: Detroit, Michigan 48202
Website or Map: http://meetup.com/michiganl…
Phone: 313.289.8614
Event Type: discussion, events
Organized By: Sylvia Hubbard

ADD TO CALENDAR: DON’T FORGET: Blogging 101 @ Chandler Park Library Nov 21

Learn how to go to the next level from Blogging to MicroBlogging with popular websites such as Facebook and Twitter to Pro-Blogging using sites such as WordPress and Blogspot.

Learn how to make an impact on the world without leaving your home!

TOPICS COVERED

• Why should you blog?
• What are the benefits of blogging?
• Why blogging within your website is MORE beneficial to you than blogging on Blogger.com & other sites
• What is the difference between article writing and blog writing?
• Understanding Labeling, categoring and tagging
• How to successfully promote your blog

Blogging is important to build traffic, visibility and branding. But blogging requires time and effort. Building a successful blog following also requires long-term strategy.

Learn the basics of blogging, get ideas on how to bring traffic into your blog and learn how to post successfully for a long running blog.

RSVP (optional):  http://motownwriters.ning.com/events/blogging-101

News From The Michigan Literary Network | Nov 13 – 19th OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

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If you can’t see the pictures and links, please go to:

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• December Happenings At The Carr Center
• 30th Annual Holiday Glitter @Arts Council of Greater Lansing
• Sylvia Hubbard’s Literary World Updates 11/18/09
• Southfield Public Library PR Friends December Used Book Sale
• Helping Each Other Makes Cents and save Dollars
• The Book Thong – Great Gift For Any Reader!
• ArtServe Michigan — E-Edition November 2009
• EWN – There is an Absinthe release party tomorrow night!
• National Book Award Author Gloria Whelan at Book Beat Nov 22
• O/T: Tell your story, Detroit
• Come join me at Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010 on Michigan Literary Network
• On Michigan Literary Network: A message from Sylvia Hubbard to guests of Blogging 101
• Blogging 101 @ Chandler Park Library Nov 21
• End of The Year Promotion Ending soon: Let Us Promote You!!
• Hot Happenings At The Carr Center
• Big Shout Out to Essence of Mowtown Literary Jam & Conference from Zel Bothic
• O/T: Renew, Refocus & Recover: Success Strategies for Busy Women November 19, 2009
• Book Drive for Robbins, IL
• BookTour.com: Your weekly update
• Your Free Book is here – time sensitive from Author, Versandra Kennebrew
• 2010 Literary Breakthrough Conference in Texas
• Pam Perry 2010 Word: It’s Time to “cash in” in 201…
• HeavenSent.com by Stephanie Worth from the Holida…
• Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Holiday Card Boot Camp
• Library of Congress writing contest open to young …
• poetry, etc. – November 2009 from Rhonda Welsh
• 6th Annual Essence of Motown Literary Jam Conf. Be…
• My New Blog! from Ber-Henda Williams
• Branding Super Star: Pam Perry – Her Story and Why…
• Join us Tonight: (11/12) Bookclub @ The Carr 6pm &…
• Fw: [Book Marketing Expert] Getting into Libraries…
• Important News for Detroit Area Writers! from Venu…
• Palin book tour launches in Grand Rapids from detn…
• Missed the radio show this week? Download the podc…

SPECIAL EVENT HAPPENING THIS WEEK!

Blogging 101 @ Chandler Park Library Nov 21

Learn how to go to the next level from Blogging to MicroBlogging with popular websites such as Facebook and Twitter to Pro-Blogging using sites such as WordPress and Blogspot.
Learn how to make an impact on the world without leaving your home!
TOPICS COVERED

• Why should you blog?
• What are the benefits of blogging?
• Why blogging within your website is MORE beneficial to you than blogging on Blogger.com & other sites
• What is the difference between article writing and blog writing?
• Understanding Labeling, categoring and tagging
• How to successfully promote your blog

Blogging is important to build traffic, visibility and branding. But blogging requires time and effort. Building a successful blog following also requires long-term strategy.

Learn the basics of blogging, get ideas on how to bring traffic into your blog and learn how to post successfully for a long running blog.

RSVP (optional):  http://motownwriters.ning.com/events/blogging-101

Reminder: Essence of Motown 2010 Publisher’s Breakfast

AUTHOR OF THE MONTH: MONICA MARIE JONES
http://monicamariejones.com
Newest Release: Swag

Would you like us to feature you?
http://motownwriters.com/advertise

Upcoming meeting: Barnes & Noble Monthly Discussion – Last One for 2010 on Dec 12th

Join us as we meet face to face to discuss our end of the year successes and upcoming 2010 plans!

Bring a wrapped gift to trade with other writers

(Authors, Please don’t bring your book as a gift. Thanks).

Do you have a literary event you’d like to share?

Is your book due out for release and you want to synergize with others in the literary community?

Join US!

Time: December 12, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
Location: Barnes and noble Wayne State
Street: Warren and Cass
City/Town: Detroit, Michigan 48202
Website or Map: http://meetup.com/michiganl…
Phone: 313.289.8614
Event Type: discussion, events
Organized By: Sylvia Hubbard