Join The Detroit Writing Room for book talks, workshops and more!

The Detroit Writing Room hosts virtual and in-person events throughout the year, including book talks, writing workshops, retreats and more. We also partner with local and national writers interested in leading workshops. Check below to see what’s coming up next.

Upcoming Events

JULY

Detroit Bookfest

Sunday. July 20, 2025

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST

Eastern Market

Come see us at the 8th annual Detroit Festival of Books, the largest book festival in Michigan! Meet local authors, get signed books and support local bookshops spread throughout Eastern Market. Plus, stop by to chat with us and learn about our workshops, coaching, writing awards and more! Admission is free. 

Writing Group

For Writing Room Members Only

Monday. July 28, 2025

7 - 8:30 p.m. EST

Virtual

Writing Room members are invited to participate in a monthly Writing Group led by Coach Laura Berman! Participants are allowed to share up to two pages to get constructive feedback on a written work from Coach Laura and the group. This is an opportunity for Writing Room members to connect and collaborate. Members do not have to share work to participate. Members can email hello@detroitwritingroom.com to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

“One-Sixteenth” Book Launch ft. Author Randye Bullock

Thursday, July 31, 2025

6 to 8:30 p.m. EST

Bert’s Music Cafe

2458 Brush Street, Detroit

The Detroit Writing Room is excited to celebrate DWR member Randye Bullock’s new memoir, “One-Sixteenth: My Journey To Racial Identity.” Through a series of powerful short stories, Bullock weaves together the rich tapestry of her life—her family’s deep roots in Detroit, her pioneering career, and her struggle to reconcile a racial identity shaped by complex societal rules and personal discovery. Join her on July 31 for a book launch at Bert’s Music Cafe. Hosted by award-winning news anchor Huel Perkins, guests will enjoy a live dialogue, refreshments, giveaways and a book signing. Admission is free. Guests must RSVP to attend.

AUGUST

Writing Group Coffee Meetup

For Writing Room Members + Friends

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025

11 a.m. to noon EST

The Congregation Detroit

DWR members part of our monthly Writing Group are invited to a summertime coffee meetup! Grab a drink or treat, and meet us outside at The Congregation Detroit to enjoy a Saturday morning with our writing community! This is an opportunity to chat, get to know each other and swap verbal stories. (We'll resume with structured feedback in September.) If you’re a DWR member interested in joining the Writing Group, we’d love for you to sip coffee with us too! Attendees are welcome to bring a friend. Please RSVP so we know who to expect. 

SEPTEMBER

How to Write a Rockstar Resume

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

6 - 8 p.m. EST

@ Bamboo Royal Oak

In this market, it's more important now than ever to stick out among the stack of applicants. Writing your resume can be a HUGE homework assignment, leaving you feeling lost. With conflicting information online, self-proclaimed career experts and the everyday stress of life, it can be overwhelming, but look no further! The Detroit Writing Room is partnering with The Resume Rescue to offer a resume writing workshop just for you.

This intimate workshop led by Angela Buccellato will teach you the do's and don'ts of resumes to stay current with job searching trends. She will guide you through each section of the resume to ensure you understand what recruiters want to see. You will also have the ability to curate your resume! You'll walk away from this workshop with an application-ready resume. Early bird tickets are $75 until Aug. 10.

How to Protect Your Intellect

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

6 - 8 p.m. EST

Virtual

Join us for an engaging and informative Intellectual Property Workshop focused on the essentials of trademarks and copyrights! Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur or small business owner, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge you need to protect your brand, your content and your vision. The virtual workshop is led by attorney April McKie. April is currently the managing attorney at ALM Legacy Legal, PLLC, and she works Of Counsel to Great Lakes Legal Group, PLLC, where she helps small businesses and startups with customized legal business solutions. She has successfully negotiated the rights of her clients to use their registered U.S. Trademark against multibillion dollar companies. Come learn how to legally safeguard what you’ve built – before someone else tries to claim it. Early bird tickets are $75 until Aug. 17.

Book Talk & Signing with Author Ann Berman

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025

6-7:30 p.m. EST

@ The Guardian Building

Supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council

Join The Detroit Writing Room for a book talk and signing with award-winning author Ann Berman! Come celebrate the Wayne State University Press release of Ann Berman's new biography about Louis Graveraet Kaufman — the fabulous Michigan Gatsby who conquered Wall Street, took over General Motors and built the Empire State Building. The event will take place at the historic Guardian Building, one of Detroit's most iconic buildings. Join us on the 32nd floor for wine and beer, appetizers and breathtaking views of Detroit's skyline. During the event, you'll learn about the extraordinary rise of the glamorous, competitive and clever American banking titan born in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Gatsbyesque figure was known for throwing lavish Prohibition-era parties in Marquette, Michigan, where he built the world's largest log lodge.

The conversation will be moderated by Detroit Writing Room coach Laura Berman, an award-winning columnist and journalist. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A. They’ll also be entered in a raffle for a copy of the new book, Perspectives Magazine and other prizes! Single tickets are $35. Includes appetizers, wine and beer. Proceeds benefit Coaching Detroit Forward scholarships for Detroit teens to attend our Journalism Camp!

Writing Group

For Writing Room Members Only

Monday. Sept. 29, 2025

7 - 8:30 p.m. EST

Virtual

Writing Room members are invited to participate in a monthly Writing Group led by Coach Laura Berman! Participants are allowed to share up to two pages to get constructive feedback on a written work from Coach Laura and the group. This is an opportunity for Writing Room members to connect and collaborate. Members do not have to share work to participate. Members can email hello@detroitwritingroom.com to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.