Write-A-Thon Detroit

Sometimes writers need a whole day to give their writing some much needed attention, and Write-A-Thon Detroit is the perfect cause to do it. Similar to dance-a-thons, jump-a-thons and other endurance-based events, participants in Write-A-Thon Detroit are challenged to raise money on behalf of The Tuxedo Project, a community-based literary center on the west side of Detroit, by asking their friends and family to sponsor their writing practice for a day. 

Write-A-Thon Detroit takes place November 2, 2019 -- just in time for National Novel Writing Month! -- and we expect writers to participate from all over the Detroit Metro Area. Use the day to generate new material or finally dig into research. Tackle those revisions or even click 'send' to submit your finished pieces for publication. Whatever your goals (and whatever your genre or experience level), you can trust that you’re in good company to give your writing whatever it needs that day. 

Minimum amount for entry is $125.  The day includes:

• Quiet space for independent writing time
• Access to craft workshops with some of the city’s most creative minds
• Lunchtime keynote from a beloved writer
• Three meals, plus unlimited coffee, snacks, and camaraderie 
• Free childcare for the entire event (9am-6pm) from Detroit Playcare
• Prizes and more!

Proceeds from Write-A-Thon Detroit support: 

• The Tuxedo Project’s free community-based literary center, library & work space
• The 2020 launch of the Detroit Area Writers Fund & Collective (DAWFund & Collective)
• Literacy programming for youth and adults in Detroit’s 48204 zip code

Your participation in Write-A-Thon will provide writers space and support as they put words on the page and will further the mission of The Tuxedo Project to provide high quality reading and creative writing programs to marginalized communities.

Give your writing some TLC while giving back to Detroit's literary community. Sign up today!