# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: You're invited to attend an event that honors writers from the Motor City and supports creative programs for Detroit students!About this EventCome celebrate the talented poets, screenwriters, children's book authors, novelists and writers of all ages from Metro Detroit at the 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards!The Detroit Writing Room Awards ceremony will take place at Detroit Public Theatre on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. EST!Writers and photographers from the region applied to the awards, and our team of judges narrowed down the finalists in each category. During the ceremony emceed by DWR coach and Detroit Free Press columnist Neal Rubin, you'll find out who takes first, second and third in:PoetryFlash FictionNon-fictionMemoirScreenwritingBlogsEssayChildren's Book ManuscriptPhotographyGuests will first enjoy a happy hour with beer, wine and apps. You'll get a chance to mingle with fellow writers and DWR Award judges who are award-winning authors, journalists and photographers as well as Detroit Writing Room and Coaching Detroit Forward coaches.Guests will also hear from Coaching Detroit Forward high school student Ryan Bell who participated in Coaching Detroit Forward's 2025 photography camps and college essay workshop.Plus! Attendees will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win the "Detroit Voices" publication featuring finalists, Perspectives Magazine 2025, a Detroit Writing Room membership ($199 value), 2 tickets to Detroit Public Theatre's "Holiday Cabaret," a surprise item from Freewrite and other prizes!"Detroit Voices"Copies of the 2025 edition of "Detroit Voices" featuring the the finalists will be available for purchase onsite once the ceremony ends and the winners are revealed! All finalists will receive 1 complimentary copy of the book. Winners are encouraged to sign books after the ceremony!Tickets:$30 for students$50 for general admission*Includes wine, beer and appetizers from Mongers Provisions.All proceeds support the DWR's nonprofit arm Coaching Detroit Forward, which offers free writing and photography programs for Detroit high school students. Learn more and donate at coachingdetroitforward.org or add a donation with your ticket!Tickets are nonrefundable. Tickets will not be available at the door. Registration closes at 6:30 p.m. EST on Dec. 6, 2025. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/53efc770-9a11-11f0-9676-41bc27d506f8-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/543f4700-9a11-11f0-981b-292473af112c-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd7dad9-gmir.jpg About The Detroit Writing RoomThe Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the DWR has 30 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/547d3a60-9a11-11f0-981b-292473af112c-rimg-w1112-h740-dcbbbcc2-gmir.jpg About Coaching Detroit ForwardCoaching Detroit Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coaches Detroit high school students in writing, photography, graphic design and other creative fields. Award-winning local journalists, authors, communications professionals, photographers and designers teach students and share their expertise through summer camps and workshops. Through Coaching Detroit Forward, students gain mentors who guide them through internships, jobs and careers.During the summer of 2025, students in our photography and journalism camp produced Perspectives Magazine. The publication features their photography and stories, which can also be viewed online at coachingdetroitforward.org.Photo above by Ella Miller at Michigan Central StationAgenda?: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PMHappy Hour & Mingling?: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMDWR Award Ceremony?: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMDetroit Voices Book Signing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/the-2025-detroit-writing-room-awards/100001684742332669 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, workshops, photography, theatre, summer-camps, kids, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Detroit Public Theatre - **lat**: 42.3476413 - **long**: -83.0667835 - **full address**: Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Avenue, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1453b9064f230b8cffa34bc924b55dc603b1f60ede7c88b0f096614c317add23-rimg-w1200-h557-dc61428f-gmir.jpg?v=1758876789 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards being held? - **A:** The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards takes place on Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Avenue, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards? - **A:** Tickets for The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards are priced at USD 55 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableStudent TicketUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards? - **A:** The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards is organized by The Detroit Writing Room. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 2025 Detroit Writing Room Awards is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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