Benefits of Membership

 

Why should YOU join UPPAA?

 

Below you’ll find a list of membership benefits, but most members would agree that the support, wisdom, fellowship, and friendships formed are the most beneficial perks of joining this friendly organization. In addition, as a member, you’ll also receive access to the following:

 

• Annual UPPAA Spring Conference in Marquette with keynotes by breakout authors and publishing industry experts (attendance is FREE! for members)
• Access to exclusive UPPAA workshops, such as the NEW Fiction Writing Workshop
• Network and enjoy fun and fellowship (and good food!) with other UPPAA authors at our annual Fall Picnic
• Receive our information-packed quarterly newsletter The Written Word
• Submit your author news (about your personal experiences writing, publishing, marketing, selling  your books) to The Written Word to be shared with membership and on our blog
• Enjoy substantial discounts on membership in national publisher associations (PMA and SPAN)
• Learn from other members via our members-only email forum discussion groups
• List your books in the UPPAA.org online catalog (membership required)
• Submit original short pieces to the U.P. Reader (membership required)
• Use our online resources:
  • Upcoming events information
  • Promotion of member books and events on UPPAA social media
  • Publishing/writing resources
  • Recommended publishing/writing/marketing books
  • Calendar of upcoming book shows, events, and awards
  • Past-event photo archives
  • Newsletter archives
• Exchange website links with other UPPAA members
• Display books at at UPPAA meetings and other U. P. book events
• Learn self-publishing do’s and don’ts and share lessons learned

Download our Membership Brochure or register online today