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Read MoreWhere to Start? (Hint: HERE)
We’re now opening our annual chapbook contest, whose winner(s) will be edited, published and launched by Michigan Writers Cooperative Press in 2014!
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Read MoreWhat I Learned from NaNoWriMo
In November, more than 340,000 people worldwide participated in National Novel Writing Month. Here’s how one Michigan Writers member used NaNoWriMo to jump-start her writing ambitions.
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Read MoreKickstarter for Writers
Kickstarter says it will distribute more funding for the arts this year than the NEA. What is Kickstarter — and how can writers benefit?
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Read More“Writer Seeking…” MW Classified Ads Debut!
“SWF seeks MWM for BDSM.” That’s right – Michigan Writers is getting into (literary) matchmaking!
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Read MoreMichigan Writers: Now Cuter Than Ever
Scientific studies have proven that a membership in Michigan Writers leads others to believe that you are smarter, funnier, more intelligent, thinner, and somewhat taller. How does this work?
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Read MoreBenefits of Joining Michigan Writers
Michigan Writers is a vibrant community of people who appreciate the written word. As a member of Michigan Writers, you will help to actively foster a vital literary community by encouraging, supporting and connecting writers of all ages. Become a part!
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Read MorePreparing a Winning Manuscript
In this two hour workshop, learn explain the basics of the literary submission process, how to assemble a class-A manuscript, and what to expect when you send your work out for consideration by a journal, publication, contest or small (or large!) press.
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Where to Start? (Hint: HERE)
We’re now opening our annual chapbook contest, whose winner(s) will be edited, published and launched by Michigan Writers Cooperative Press in 2014!
Read More
Benefits of Joining Michigan Writers
Michigan Writers is a vibrant community of people who appreciate the written word. As a member of Michigan Writers, you will help to actively foster a vital literary community by encouraging, supporting and connecting writers of all ages. Become a part!
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Workshop “From the Beginning” with Joan Donaldson
On Viney’s MountainMichigan Writers welcomes acclaimed children’s book author, Joan Donaldson who will lead a writing workshop entitled From the Beginning, on Saturday, November 16, from 1 to 3 pm at the University Center on Cass Road
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Fall Writers Potluck on Nov. 14
Please join us at our Fall Potluck, on Thursday, November 14, 6:00 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road, on Old Mission Peninsula.
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Dune Review Summer/Fall 2013 Launches Nov. 2
Join your friends at Brilliant Books to celebrate the summer/fall 2013 issue of Dunes Review with a reading on Saturday, November 2nd, at 7 pm.
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Cursive & Penmanship Workshop on Sat., Oct. 12
When was the last time you used cursive handwriting? If it’s been a long time, what have you been missing? On Saturday, October 12, join Pamela Ayres for a workshop on the art of cursive.
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Community Reading of Whitman’s “Song of Myself” on Oct. 6
Michigan Writers will present a reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”. The poem, a part of “Leaves of Grass” and consisting of 52 cantos, will be read in its entirety at the State Theatre, October 6 at 1 pm. Admission will be free of charge.
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Donald Lystra at Dog Ears Books on Sept. 19
On Thursday evening, September 19, Dog Ears Books in Northport will host a reception for award-winning Leelanau author Donald Lystra.
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Tell Your Life through Stories
If you’re been wondering whether you want to write some stories from your life, or stories about your family, this seminar is a gentle introduction to the memoir. Meeting July 8 and 15, 2013.
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