Pen & Persistence

Pen & Persistence is a supportive community for writers. We'll share wins, struggles and connect at Michigan Central's Literary Lounge.

Pen & Persistence is a space for writers who understand that the hardest part of the writing journey isn’t the craft but everything that comes with it.

Writers will come together not to workshop or critique, but to support one another through the doubts, anxieties, rejections and to celebrate the small victories. Whether you’re stuck, waiting for that acceptance email, or trying to make time for the page amid a busy life, this is a place to commiserate, listen and remember that you don’t have to carry the writing journey alone.

Led by writer Della Cassia, the group will meet quarterly in-person, with additional Zoom meetings in-between. Lite snacks will be provided for the in-person meetings.

Location:

Michigan Central Station

5th Floor

Parking is free along side streets. Must enter from the east entrance.

In-Person Dates:

March 19, June 16, Sept. 15, Dec. 8

7 - 8 p.m. EST

Virtual Dates:

May 7, Aug. 5, Oct. 13

7 - 8 p.m. EST

Tickets:

• General admission is $20 per event.
• Free for Detroit Writing Room members. Email hello@detroitwritingroom.com to reserve your spot!
• Anyone who attends at least one in-person session will be invited to attend the Zoom sessions at no additional cost!

Tickets are non-refundable. Registration closes at 7 p.m. the day before each in-person event. A Zoom link will be emailed the day of the virtual meetups.

About Della Cassia

Della Cassia is a Michigan-based writer, journalist, and educator who immigrated to Michigan from Lebanon at age 16 to pursue her American Dream. After working for various media outlets and covering local and national stories, she transitioned to the nonprofit sector, where she spent more than a decade as director of communications and public relations for The Engineering Society of Detroit and Detroit Public Television.

Della is currently an adjunct professor and freelance writer whose work has appeared in various publications, including Literary Mama, Her View From Home, and Technology Century magazine. She is also working on a collection of essays about being raised in a war-torn country and coming of age in America.

About The Detroit Writing Room

The 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 Writing Room has 50 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.