[Michlib-l] U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 25th Annual Conference:, Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, and Book Design to Be Explored

[Victor R. Volkman]

      U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 25th Annual Conference:
      Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, and Book Design to Be Explored

      When: June 10th, 2023, from 9:30am to 4:30pm
      Where: Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St, Marquette, MI

MARQUETTE, MI (March 2, 2023)—In its constant commitment to informing 
regional authors and publishers of the latest changes in the publishing 
world and offering effective marketing and writing innovations, the 
*Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association* (UPPAA) will hold its 
25th Annual Conference on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 in downtown 
Marquette at the Peter White Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
This year’s conference includes a variety of topics relevant to writing, 
publishing, and marketing. It will be open to all writers, beginning and 
seasoned, as well as anyone who is interested in writing. Whether 
published or not, this conference is for you. *Registration is now open 
*at www.uppaa.org/meeting-registration/ 
<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=6d2709d7df&e=2efc3cf0fe> 
Membership in UPPAA is NOT required!

*Photo of Marty Achatz, keynote speakerKEYNOTE SPEAKER:  Marty Achatz 
*lives in Ishpeming, Michigan, with his wife and children. He has taught 
writing, literature, mythology, film, and composition at Northern 
Michigan University since 1998.He holds a Master’s Degree in Fiction and 
an MFA in Poetry. His work has appeared in /Kennesaw Review/, /The 
Paterson Literary Review/, and /The MacGuffin/, among others, as well as 
several poetry anthologies. His collection of poems, /The Mysteries of 
the Rosary/, was published by Mayapple Press. He has released two 
full-length spoken word albums with the band Streaking in Tongues—/Slow 
Dancing with Bigfoot/ and /Christmas with Bigfoot/. In 2022, Marty was 
the subject of the feature-length documentary /Bigfoot and Marty/. He 
has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Marty served two 
consecutive terms as U.P. Poet Laureate and is currently Vice President 
of the U.P. Poet Laureate Foundation. Marty is also the Adult 
Programming Coordinator for Peter White Public Library. His most recent 
work can be read on his blog /Saint Marty/ 
(saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com), which receives over 10,000 pageviews 
per month.

*Chasing Bigfoot:  The Mythology and Truth of Being a Poet/Writer: *In 
this presentation involving music, film, and performance, Marty will 
discuss his journey from plumber’s son to U.P. Poet Laureate, following 
his footprints in the elusive pursuit of converting his dreams and 
passions into a successful writing career.

*Breakout sessions to be held by expert members of the UPPAA community: *

  * *Terri Martin – *“Tickle Your Reader’s Funny Bone: Using Humor in
    Your Writing”
  * *Tyler Tichelaar –* “Self-Publishing 101: Why You Should
    Self-Publish and How to Do It”
  * *Brandy Thomas – *“Getting Started with Audiobooks”
  * *Carrie A. Pearson –* “Illustrative Collaboration in Traditional
    Children’s Book Publishing: Working Together but Actually Apart”
  * *Laura Smyth – *“Actually, We Do Judge a Book by Its Cover”
  * *Amy McKay, Jessica Bays, Ann Newcombe – “*Working with Bookstores: 
    Panel Discussion”

A business meeting will also be held, the highlight of which will be the 
presentation of the *6th annual Dandelion Cottage Awards* for its 
student short story contest. For more information about the annual 
Dandelion Cottage short story contest, visit www.DandelionCottage.org 
<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=091a63c08d&e=2efc3cf0fe>.

<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=462ea3afb3&e=2efc3cf0fe>In 
addition, the release of the *7th volume of /U.P. Reader/*, UPPAA’s own 
annual literary anthology featuring short stories, poetry, and essays by 
its members, will be celebrated. This new volume includes works by more 
than three dozen authors from around the U.P. including all of this 
year’s Dandelion Cottage Award winners.  For more information, visit 
www.UPReader.org 
<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=afaa654134&e=2efc3cf0fe>.

The conference provides networking opportunities for anyone wishing to 
learn more about writing, publishing, and book marketing. Informal 
networking is programmed into the schedule around the lunch break 
period. An exhibition area will showcase the works of author around the 
U.P. and all books displayed will be given away as door prizes at the 
conclusion of the conference.

*The general public may attend the Spring Conference for a $60 
registration fee*. UPPAA members attend free of charge. Space is 
limited, so advance registration is recommended. Membership details, 
benefits, and registration are available online at www.uppaa.org 
<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=2b75e8ce6f&e=2efc3cf0fe>. 
A catered hot lunch buffet is included with cost of registration (free 
for UPPAA members).  For questions or to register offline, contact 
membership secretary Brandy Thomas at uppaa.membership at gmail.com. 
Registrations online or by mail must be received no later than June 1st..


        About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)

The UPPAA 
<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=6940db7fbe&e=2efc3cf0fe>was 
founded in 1998 as a non-profit corporation with the goal of educating 
and empowering authors of the U.P. Among its outreach programs are a 
U.P. Notable Books List, U.P. Book Review, Dandelion Cottage Award--a 
contest for young writers (grades 5 to 12), and an annual journal, /The 
U.P. Reader./

/*For more information about this event,* contact president at uppaa.org 
(Victor Volkman)/

-- 
Regards,

Victor R. Volkman, President
L H Press Inc.
www.LHPress.com
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