The following DWW members are available for a variety of assignments/engagements...
Maggie Boleyn • Freelance Writer
P. O. Box 73, Hazel Park, MI 48030
E-mail: mboleyn@aol.com
Virginia Law Burns
8600 S. Fenner Rd., Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-2953
E-mail: sunshine-burns@msn.com
Editor of fiction and non-fiction. Public speaker (schools, libraries, conferences) “How A Book is Born” and “The Writing Life.” Writing workshops: Bare Bones Writing for Kids, Writing for All Ages, How to Write a Fascinating Family History, self-publishing, How to Start and Lead a Book Club.
Vivian DeGain Communications
Rochester Hills, MI
E-mail: degainvi@comcast.net
Writer • Editor • Public Relations • Public Speaker
J. Alicia Elster • Write Word, Inc.
P. O. Box 32757, Detroit, MI 48232-0757
Freelance writer • Ghost writer • Editor • Grant writing workshops
Author of the "Joe Joe in the City" series of books for children, Jean Alicia Elster teaches workshops on "Writing for Children" and "Writing Your Memoir." Willing to travel to Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw counties. Workshop fees vary. Contact: elsterusa@mac.com, or write: Jean Alicia Elster, P.O. Box 32757, Detroit, MI 48232-0757.
Poet Linda Nemec Foster has been teaching poetry/creative writing workshops in schools, libraries, museums, galleries, and community centers throughout the state of Michigan since 1980. She is willing to teach in the following areas: Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, west Michigan, East Lansing, Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit area. Her honorarium varies from $250-$500 depending on the services requested. contact Linda at MFApwGRR9@aol.com, or visit www.lindanemecfoster.com.
Robin Gaines is a short story writer interested in teaching workshops in journal, memoir, and short story writing. She's willing to travel to Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw counties. Fee negotiable. Contact Robin at rbgfranks@aol.com.
Cindy La Ferle is a nationally published essayist, journalist, and author with previous experience as a national magazine editor. Specializing in the personal essay and short memoir, Cindy coaches new and experienced writers in the Oakland County area. Starting Fall 2007, she will be the Royal Oak Public Library's first Writer-in-Residence, bringing a variety of literary programs and presenters to the community. Visit Cindy's Home Office for workshop listings, or e-mail her at cindy@laferle.com.
Poet Margo LaGatutta has been teaching creative writing workshops in both poetry and creative nonfiction for many years and would welcome the opportunity to bring her expertise to your program. She's taught her workshops in many libraries. Fees and location varies. Contact Margo at lagapvp@aol.com, Inventing the Invisible, 3128 Walton #186, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, 248.693.7344 or visit www.inventingtheinvisible.com.
Kathleen Ripley Leo • Popular Speaker, Award Winning Educator
Poet in Residence, Poet and Fiction Writer
E-mail: krleo@comcast.net
Website: www.northvillelibrary.org/NAC/krleo.htm
Author of six volumes, editor of anthologies, lesson plans, books, chapbooks. Poet in Residence with Michigan Creative Writers in the Schools, Kathleen Ripley Leo has taught creative writing since 1985 at schools, universities, colleges, libraries, coffee shops, galleries, people's homes, one on one and Anywhere people like to congregate and seriously explore the written word in poems, fiction, novels, and memoir. Creative writing workshop leader. Fees vary for duration of a workshop, and meeting times. Kathleen lives in Northville, Mich. and would consider Ann Arbor, Brighton, out to Birmingham, and downriver. Past President of Detroit Women Writers. Manuscript review & critique for novels, memoir, short story ($100 per 25 pages). Speaking engagements ($100 and up). Poetry critique ($30 per poem, depending on size). She is happy to direct you to someone who can work on your project if she cannot.
Maureen McGerty
Macomb, MI
maureenmcgerty@yahoo.com
Writer • Editor • Proofreader • Public Relations Specialist
Virginia Bailey Parker • Award-winning author and editor of fiction and non-fiction; professional speaker
Phone: (734) 455-6467
E-mail: vmbparker@sbcglobal.net
Author of two books, including the historical novel, The Water’s Edge. Columnist and freelancer; book reviewer for Publishers Weekly. Speaking engagements—universities, writing and history conferences, libraries, bookstores, historical societies, professional and business organizations, teacher workshops, schools ($100 and up). Writer-in-residence, Michigan’s Creative Writers in Schools (CWIS), K-12. Producer of award- winning, archival, oral-history videos. Established Snowy Creek Press in 1994—publisher; sponsor of writing, publishing, & marketing seminars.
Joyce Ferman Wells teaches fiction writing for Writers Digest Online Workshops and also takes individual clients, and occasional speaking appointments. She is available from May through October; Oakland County area only. Contact Joyce at jwellsfam@sprynet.com.
Iris Lee Underwood • ArtLee Communications
(248) 628-7814
E-mail: iris@irislee.org
Website: irislee.org
Writing workshops (Writing Your Legacy, specialized journals, creative writing, $100 and up). Special Events (Writing Tea, Novel~Tea, $100 & up). Special product: Living Legacies, a portfolio & guide for recording your life history, $30. Speaking engagements (journals, creative writing, print-on-demand publishing, $100 & up). Consultations ($50/hour)
