[Michlib-l] Upper Peninsula Writer's Symposium: A Day of Inspiration for Writers of All Skill Levels

[Victor R. Volkman]

An opportunity that might be of interest to your patrons, the first ever 
UP Writer's Symposium is open to everyone.  Reference librarians 
sometimes field questions about writing and publishing so you can refer 
them on.   Future updates will have specifics such as cost to attend and 
so forth.  thanks


      *For Immediate Release…*
      CONTACT:      Kristy Beyer, Program Director
                               Hessel School House
                               906-484-1333 office
                               231-330-4389 cell
      director at hesselschoolhouse.net

      *Upper Peninsula Writer's Symposium: A Day of Inspiration for
      Writers of All Skill Levels*

(Hessel, MI) - Calling all aspiring and established writers! Hessel 
School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center will host an Upper 
Peninsula Writer's Symposium set to take place on Saturday, June 22, 
2024. This full-day event promises to deliver a series of educational 
workshops that will ignite creativity and enhance writing skills. This 
event is hosted in partnership with the Upper Peninsula Publishers and 
Authors Association(UPPAA.org) and is made possible thanks to generous 
support from ArtsMidwest, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, and the 
National Endowment for the Arts.

The Upper Peninsula Writer's Symposium is designed to provide a platform 
for writers of all skill levels to learn, grow, and connect with fellow 
wordsmiths. Whether you're a budding novelist, a seasoned poet, or 
simply someone who loves the written word, this event is catered to your 
creative needs.

One of the highlights of the symposium will be the keynote address by 
/#1 New York Bestselling/author, Angeline Boulley. Angeline is an 
enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, known 
for her captivating storytelling and profound cultural insights. 
/Firekeeper's Daughter /was her debut novel. Her second book, /Warrior 
Girl Unearthed,/ was released in summer 2023. Boulley will share her 
journey as a writer and offer valuable advice to inspire and motivate 
attendees on their own writing paths.

In addition to the enriching workshops and an engaging keynote address, 
participants will also be provided with a delicious catered lunch, 
fostering networking opportunities and the chance to connect with fellow 
writers.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that aims to elevate the 
Upper Peninsula's literary scene. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 
22, 2024, and reserve your spot at the Upper Peninsula Writer's 
Symposium. Registration is slated to open in March. Registration details 
and further information can be found at www.hesselschoolhouse.org.

<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=d59aeadeeb&e=fd2c186103>


    About the Upper Peninsula Writer's Symposium

The Upper Peninsula Writer's Symposium hosted by Hessel School House - 
Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center is aimed at fostering creativity, 
enhancing writing skills, and building a vibrant community of writers in 
the region. It is organized in partnership with the Upper Peninsula 
Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) and made possible through the 
generous support of ArtsMidwest, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, and 
the National Endowment for the Arts. Hessel School House, host of the 
Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium, invites creative people to meet in a 
beautifully restored 1937 schoolhouse. The relaxed pace of the Les 
Cheneaux area is the idyllic environment for artists of all mediums, 
especially writers.

Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or 
write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan nonprofit 
association with more than 130 members, many of whose books are featured 
on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org 
<https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&id=7a746b4f28&e=fd2c186103>. 
UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP 
connection who is interested in writing and publishing books.

# # #

-- 
Regards,

Victor R. Volkman, President
L H Press Inc.
www.LHPress.com
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mail3.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20240112/5b382342/attachment.html>