Detroit Write to Market Gathering 2027

Write, publish, and market together at a free, in-person day of workshops, keynotes, and networking at the main library.
About this Event

Detroit Write to Market Gathering 2027 is an in-person event for professionals looking to strengthen their writing, publishing, marketing, and connections.

Write it. Publish it. Market it. Together.

Join the Motown Writers Network and Aquarius Press at the main library for a day of workshops, keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect with organizations and businesses that can take your writing to the next level. Bring your professional perspective and build connections with your writing community.

Your story matters. Your community is waiting.

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration and Vendor Setup
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session #1

Info: How to set up an indie publisher Heather Buchanan
Memoir writing with Darryl Buchanan

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch with Keynote Dr. Yusef Shakur
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Session #2

Info: General fiction - Outlining & Writing - Elizabeth Atkins
8 Steps for Literary Success in the 21st Century Sylvia Hubbard
How to write true crime fiction - Rod Sadler

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Breakout Session #3

Info: The Art of Poetry Writing & Publishing with Esperanza Cintron
What Authors Forget When Marketing Offline with Elizabeth Mays/Mays Printing

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🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration and Vendor Setup
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Starting Ceremony
Host: Heather Buchanan
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session #1

Info: How to set up an indie publisher Heather Buchanan
Memoir writing with Darryl Buchanan

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch with Keynote Dr. Yusef Shakur

Info: Dr. Shakur is a community leader. He is the Executive Director of the Michigan Roundtable.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Session #2

Info: General fiction - Outlining & Writing - Elizabeth Atkins
8 Steps for Literary Success in the 21st Century Sylvia Hubbard
How to write true crime fiction - Rod Sadler

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Breakout Session #3

Info: The Art of Poetry Writing & Publishing - Esperaza Cintron
What Authors Forget When Marketing Offline - Elizabeth Mays with Mays Printing