Detroit Lit

Now in its 6th year, Detroit Lit is proud to bring back the Metro Times fiction issue! We have some great contributors this year who address the theme of : What is recorded and what is erased? What is visible? What is hidden? What is named and what is deliberately left out?

The print issue drops June 25.
Check it out online. Link in bio:

It’s Giving Tuesday!!!!

And we have a goal to raise before the end of the year.

Check out this message from the Michigan Poet Laureate and Detroit Co-Director, Nandi Comer

We've done so much in the past 7 years because of your support. This #GivingTuesday, Please consider supporting #Detroit narrative makers of color with your tax deductible donation to Detroit Lit, through the link in our bio.

The Black Canon welcomes David Ellis, Cultural Preservationist, Motown Museum, as a panelist at our Art of the Ages Benefit, discussing his experiences and the diversity of Black Art.

Visit www.black-canon.com for more info.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

The Black Canon welcomes Scheherazade Washington Parrish, Co-Director of Detroit Lit, as our Moderator for The Art of the Ages Panel, leading a conversation on the diversity of Black Artistry.

Visit www.black-canon.com for more info.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

An Evening with Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer https://www.simpletix.com/e/an-evening-with-michigan-poet-laureate-nan-tickets-179228

This year's Institute has been a dream. So much great information!

Don't forget tomorrow's panel! "My publisher? Publicist? Or My Agent?"

It will be a tell-all discussion on the roles of publishers, publicists, and agents in the world of literature and publishing. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, this event is perfect for gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities.

My Publisher? My Publicist? Or my Agent? identifying the people you need to succeed in your writing career w/ Stephanie Williams, Scheherazade Washington-Parrish, Carrie Paveglio

🚀 Attention Writers! 📚

Got a manuscript ready for the world? Join us for "Writing: How to Pitch Your Book for Publication" and learn how to make your book irresistible to publishers and agents! ✨

Stephanie Williams, Director of Wayne State University Press, will take participants through the ins and outs of crafting a book pitch. You don't want to miss this!

Writing On: How to Pitch Your Book for Publication What You Need to Know and How to Pitch Your Manuscript for Publication

A resume won't cut it. Jobs, grants, and fellowships for writers almost always require a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Come learn how to show off your skills and accomplishments in this unique workshop.

The Writer C.V Approaches to Writing a Successful Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) w/ Jonah Mixon-Webster