Oct. 10 , 2026

The day-long experience is for writers interested in publishing a book and connecting with local writers. Several Detroit Writing Room coaches will lead workshops and panel talks covering topics such as publishing options, finding an agent, marketing your book, copyright and trademark and more! Editors from Michigan university presses will also share best practices for pitching to publishers and the types of manuscripts they’re seeking. The conference includes time to network with editors, Detroit Writing Room coaches and fellow writers. Detroit bookstore 27th Letter Books as well as local authors will be on-site selling books throughout the day.

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Coffee, breakfast, lunch and a celebratory happy hour sponsored by Mays Multimedia are included!

Space is limited. Registration closes Oct. 5 or until spaces are filled.

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Thursdays in October from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

You've been dreaming about writing your book for years — but every time you sit down to actually write it, you freeze. Where do you even start? You don't need more inspiration. You need a clear, proven strategy and a trusted expert who can lead you from struggling to write…to experiencing the thrilling moment when you’re holding your completed manuscript in your hands.

That's exactly what bestselling author and book coach Elizabeth Ann Atkins brings to this four-week intensive. She’s a trusted expert who has helped hundreds of authors across America turn scattered ideas into finished manuscripts again and again, by providing the structure, accountability, and confidence to finally start writing a book that will make you proud — and maybe even become a bestseller.

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April 30, June 2, August 11 and October 21

7 - 8:30 p.m.

How did F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway and so many other famous early 20th century writers develop such close friendships? In part, due to literary salons — intentional gatherings of like-minded individuals in an intimate setting for conversation, food, drink and listening. Literary salons first started popping up in Italy over the course of the 16th century and became more popular in the 17th and 18th centuries in France. Now, we are bringing this great tradition of community-building with a literary flair to Detroit!

Join award-winning author and writing coach Lynne Golodner and The Detroit Writing Room for quarterly Literary Salons at Michigan Central Station’s new Shaka Senghor Literary Lounge! You’ll make writer friends, engage in literary-rich discussions, sip and snack, and do a little writing, too!

Tickets include wine from Santé Wine Tasting Room and charcuterie from Mongers' Provisions. At each event, guests will be entered into a raffle for copy of Detroit Voices and Perspectives Magazine!

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March 19, June 16, Sept. 15 and Dec. 8

7 - 8 p.m. EST

Pen & Persistence is a space for writers who understand that the hardest part of the writing journey isn’t the craft but everything that comes with it.

Writers will come together not to workshop or critique, but to support one another through the doubts, anxieties, rejections and to celebrate the small victories. Whether you’re stuck, waiting for that acceptance email, or trying to make time for the page amid a busy life, this is a place to commiserate, listen and remember that you don’t have to carry the writing journey alone.

Led by writer Della Cassia, the group will meet quarterly in-person, with additional Zoom meetings in-between. Free for DWR members. General admission is $20 per event.

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