The Detroit Writer's Guild

(Formerly The Detroit Black Writer's Guild)

PO Box 23100

Detroit, MI 48223

A Non-Profit Literary Organization       Founded By Peggy A. Moore in 1984

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Detroit Writers Guild.... 23 Years of National and Community Service

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Our Next Meeting:

12:00 P.M. September 13, 2008 

LOCATION

25785 Catalina

Southfield, MI

FOCUS:

  • CD Recording: All active members with poetry and/or music talents are invited to participate,

  • Program for the Veteran's Hospital. (Calling all poets, storytellers, dancers & musicians.) We would like to put on a super show for our Veterans. The Show is scheduled for November 11, 2008.


Please Welcome

Joyce Hitchye

Our new Board Secretary

 

 

 

  • September 13, 2008 _ Begin work on DWG Showcase CD

  • September 13, 2008 /4:00pm to 7:00 pm - Booksigning by Author: Shirley Harris-Slaughter at The Shrine of The Black Madonna Book Store, 13535 Livernois, Detroit. Book Title: Our Lady of Victory: the Saga of an African American Catholic Community

  • October 11, 2008 Meeting - Writers & Publishers Workshop

  • October 25, 2008  Chess, Checkers & Chili Combined with an End of Summer Garage Sale

  • November 11, 2008 - DWG Performs at the Veteran's Hospital 4646 John R. Street, Detroit, MI 48201  P:1-313-576-1000. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 (Veteran’s Day) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will be entertaining  the veteran’s nursing home on the fifth floor (blue section)  Program includes:     DWG members,  Spain Middle School Band,  Marcus Garvey Academy African Dancers, James Hammons (former Motown Singer and  M.L. Liebler (author, poet and teacher @ WSU).  

  • November 22 & 23, 2008 / 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.  - Xmas Bazaar

  • February, 2009 (date TBA) - Paradise Valley Days Night

  • April 2009 (date TBA) Open Mic Poetry Celebration

  • July 30, 2009 - Deadline for Poetry & Fiction Contests


 

  • DWG participated in the Concert of Colors this past July!  We had a Good Time!!!!!!!!

  • Congratulations to Detroit Public Schools Students - Evening of Fine Arts at the Fox Theatre...  for another Stellar Performance!!! 

Evelyn P. Holmes, President

 

For more info contact Evelyn Holmes at 313-382-9795  or email: evelynholmes@prodigy.net

GREAT GIFT IDEA:     

A Candle gift set portraying numerous familiar and historic localities in Detroit. For Details, Visit  http://www.motorcitycandleworks.com

 

NOW OPEN....

 

2008 POETRY & SHORT FICTION CONTESTS

1st Prize: $100

2nd Prize: $ 75

3rd Prize:    $ 50

 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Our 1st Tea  Poetry Party... A Huge Success. So many beautiful hats and Tea Cups and sets, many with captivating histories.   (Click To See More Tea Party Photos)

Guest Poet Naomi Long Madgett and Rev. Darryl Totty        Young Lady with her hat and Tea cup

   

SOME INTERESTING LINKS

Curious About The Juneteenth Celebration??? Then CLICK This Link

The 2008 Young Native Writers Essay Contest

The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program for Teachers

 

 

 

Springfed Arts’ Thursdays Live
@ The Music Hall Jazz Café

It is with great pleasure that we announce a brand new collaboration for 2007 with Detroit’s legendary Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. The Music Hall redesigned their lounge into an acoustic Jazz Café with table seats and complete bar. M.L. Liebler will continue to host and curate the Thursday Night Live @ The Music Hall Jazz Café Series

LIKE WE SAID...   WE DO MORE THINGS THAN WRITE.

 

We also serve our community. This past June, 2008, we again went down to Cass Park, passed out Winter Clothing donated to us by our membership and Fed ALMOST 300 Meals to the Underserved. This project was the Brain-Child of one of our hardest working members, Rev. Michael Jones, The Dancing Poet. Visit his website at http://www.theDancingPoet.com.

 

 

(CLICK TO SEE MORE PHOTOS)

 
 
Visit our New Members Forum  for David Rambeau's article about the Black Theater Avoid misspelling words

Gain verbal advantage by learning vocabulary one word at a time.

 

 

 

Why You Should Become A Member or A Patron??

..... Because  We Serve Our Community

  • May Attend monthly writing Workshops & Seminars
  • Free Book Advertisement on website
  • Members may sell their products at any guild event to include “The African World Festival” in Hart Plaza
  • Self-publishing assistance provided
  • ISBN numbers available for members who self-publish (Some restrictions may apply)
  • Reduced rates for Annual Writer’s Conference
  • May participate in Special Events designed to showcase member’s works and talent
  • Your works may be published by Guild in Poetry & Fiction Anthologies that reflect members accomplishments
  • Opportunity to assist in training and inspiring “Young Authors”
  • An opportunity to become associated with the oldest and most prestigious organization of its kind
  • Opportunity to Network with others in the literary field
  • May participate in the publication of certain Historical based books such as “Paradise Valley Days.”

 For Patrons: 100% of your donation will go directly into purchasing supplies, equipment and services necessary to enable the Guild to accomplish its Missions. That of:

  • Improving literacy
  • Encouraging and training would-be Poets, Authors & Song Writers
  • Showcasing samples of Author’s works through performances & the publication of literary and electronic books
  • Launching new writers into the commercial market

Gifts of $100 or more will be given a Free copy of “Paradise Valley Days,” our premier publication, plus...  recognition in all of our major public events.

 

 

The Detroit Writers Guild Salutes "Viola Liuzzo"

A Detroit Civil Rights Martyr.

(Click Picture To Read Her Story)

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