2008 DuBois-Chesnutt
Writing Institute
DuBois-Chesnutt Writing Institute

Saturday, August 2, 2008
1:00 – 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Poetry Showcase


Ready yourself for an engaging and educational writing retreat at Michigan’s historic Idlewild resort.

Because the DuBois-Chesnutt Writing Institute is woven into the daylong annual Idlewild Jazz
Festival, there is no writer fee or separate admission to participate:  
Your festival ticket gets you on the grounds and into the workshop.

Idlewild Jazz Festival tickets are only $35 prior to July 1 and $40 after that date.
Vendors will be on hand with an assortment of sumptuous food; artisans promise an array of
beautiful jewelry, arts and crafts; and soul-stirring jazz provides the soundtrack for your learning.
Register today!



WORKSHOP AGENDA

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch and Keynote Address: “The Evolution of Black Thought in Words”
Presenter: Elizabeth Atkins

2:10 - 3 p.m.
From Computer Screen to Bound Book – Ways to Self-Publish Your Work
Presenter: Sylvia Hubbard

3:10 - 4 p.m.
“Marketing & Public Relations – How to Get Radio, Television and Print Coverage on a Budget!”
Presenter: Stephanie L. Jones

4:10 - 5 p.m.
Short Story Writing – Wrangling Imagination into Creative Writing
Presenter: Dr. Steven Chennault

5:10 - 6 p.m.
Rhythm and Words – Poetic principles that can make your prose sing
Presenter: Karen S. Williams

6:10 - 7:15 p.m.
Panel discussion followed by Q&A: “The Right to Make My Dreams Come True”

7:30 - 8 p.m.
Networking / Autograph Session / Book Sale

8 - 9:30 p.m.
Remainder of the Idlewild Jazz Festival

9:30 pm.
Spoken Word artistry of Antwidamala Justice Umbiya
Open mic poetry
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Be sure to join us Friday night (the evening before) as we relax and unwind in a
Meet 'n Greet with the authors and musicians at the Red Rooster beginning at 6 p.m.!