Writer's Legacy
Who we are...
Literary Entrepreneurs dedicated to the uplifting and success of writers and self - publishers with a focus on the Michigan area. The host of Detroit's only Literary Awards Banquet with a real Writers Conference and co host of Wordz in Motion literary & entertainment talk show, WL is also a writer's group- open to all. The collective serves to assist artists in their career endeavors, by promoting, educating, and strengthening the literary community through networking events, bookfairs, workshops, author meet & greets and conferences. It is also the our desire to establish an attainable link for aspiring writers within the community. We have vowed to support one another separately and collectively in efforts to ensure the success of our own endeavors as well as making sure Michigan is noted for it's contribution to literacy projects and the publishing industry. WL is working to reach a higher plateau in publishing. and Proud Partners of Poetic Justice for God a non profit 501c 3 dedicated to our mission as well as creating opportunities for youth, adults and special needs programs through worship arts.
What we do...
WL meets once a month for at least two hours, alternating between the Southfield and Detroit Public Libraries, to network, discuss and critique work. We encourage and empower one another while honing our craft. Members are encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions. We also offer members the opportunity to showcase themselves and their work. Many resources are provided. We are a diverse group that has in our ranks not only authors & writers or books & poetry, but newspaper and magazine publishers, film producers and playwrights. All are welcome. While our core is located in Michigan, membership is open to all states.
For the kids -we also sponsor Write On! Workshop for Girls (11-18 years) &
Co Sponsor of Beyond the Bars Prison Writing Contest. for more details visit BTB Contest
The CO OP Membership...
Your FREE Membership includes our monthly Ezine Wordz in Motion, monthly networking sessions, 30% discount on WL workshops, basic job listings, contest announcements, show appearance with $25. off regular fee, 25% discounted advertising rates for Wordz in Motion Magazine.
*Paid Membership Benefits...(3 Levels-) Gives you access to the co op, above and Members only access to the discussion board
Detailed Paid Membership Package Request send name, phone, home address & email to: Join
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If you are interested in providing your services at a discount to coop members please send us an email w/ co op partner in the subject line.
What's Happening in Michigan?
Write On Workshop 4Teens- 10a-12n @Southfield Library (ages 11-18) 3rd Saturdays
Writer's Legacy (writers group & provider of annual conference & monthly workshops open to all ) 12:3-2:3p -Public Library
Wordz in Motion Literary & Entertainment TV -Channel 33 &70 at 7:30 PM Every Friday
*The Black Woman's Business Guide to Event Planning by Sheri Brooks ($17.95) * Her Alabaster Box by Shelby Ellis ($14.95) * Stillettos by Nilah Daniels ($15.95)
Writer's Legacy.Org presents
Detroit's 3rd ANNUAL WRITER'S CONFERENCE AND LITERARY AWARDS-
August 17-18, 2007 @ COBO HALL
Phenomenal Women of Michigan
1st Lady of Detroit Michigan Govenor Mayor US Senator Detroit Police Chief
Carlita Kilpatrick Jennifer Granholm Brenda Lawrence Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Ella Bully Cummings
.Dan Poynter, Jewell Parker Rhodes, L.A. Banks
"Great Minds Create Great Literature"
