This new project will not only encourage creativity but also provide assistance to those who are looking to make it in the world of publishing. Hosted by Creator and Executive Producer Cyrus A. Webb (Shadow Play Entertainment/ Conversations Book Club), the show will take fourteen (14) contestants who have drive, ambition and the willingness to succeed through 14 weeks of challenges to prepare them for the competitive literary world.
"The Write Stuff" will put the contestants in the faces of those who can make it happen for them in the publishing world and those who can give them the tools they need to be successful. At stake is the ultimate prize for those who want to make their mark in the industry: a ONE-BOOK DEAL provided by Hollygrove Publishing! Along with the book deal and recognition of having "The Write Stuff," come a brand new Dell Laptop and a prize package worth over $16,000. There will also be features in Conversations Magazine (online and print), Poetic Monthly Magazine (online and print), Crunk Magazine (online and print), and Hype Magazine, along with other publications across the country!
Live auditions began in January 2009 and already several contestants have been chosen to compete during this historic project. Below are those who have secured their space for the first episode:
Houston, TX Auditions: Geremy Howard, Shenedria Ridley and Tommie Townsley
Atlanta, GA Auditions: Dr. M.F., David Dickson and Darrell Bruner
Jackson, MS Auditions: Keyana Hawthorne, Justina Wheelock and DeAna Davis
Memphis, TN Auditions: Sybil Marie Presley, Sefu "Powwah" Uhuru, Frank Saitta, Crystal L. Johnson and Moffatt "Mister" Nelson
There have also been finalists that have emerged who will go through one more challenge to see if they will join the cast. They are JJ "Jerry" Harrison, Kendall Dorrell, Angela H. Brown, Ross Walton, Monique Williams, Lauretta Ali and LaKeisha Young-Sanders.
For more information or to schedule interviews, contact Cheryl Pillsbury or Donna Erickson using the information above or contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4.juno.com.
