Marquette, MI — The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) is proud to announce the first of the 2026 Online Seminar Series—engaging and educational events designed to tackle timely issues in writing, publishing, and marketing. Offered completely free via Zoom, these evening sessions are open to all UPPAA members seeking to strengthen their skills and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving literary landscape. The first session will be on March 19, 2026 with Diane J. Windsor, an author, publisher, and book marketing specialist Membership details can be found at www.uppaa.org/join-or-renew.
U.P. Writers Can Bypass the Bookstore and Build Their Author Platforms
Did you know that by selling your books directly to your reader, you not only earn higher royalties, but you also have valuable reader contact information? And you don’t need to store boxes of books in your garage! Diane Windsor, of Motina Books Publishing, will explain how to set up a print-on-demand store from your website.
Diane Windsor is the founder of Motina Books Publishing. She is a lifelong reader, and at one point her dream was to become a published author. She realized she’s better at publishing wonderful books by authors, than writing her own. Diane is also passionate about helping all authors with book marketing, and hosts a monthly Zoom call that’s open to all authors, to brainstorm creative marketing ideas.
WHEN: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00PM Eastern
WHERE: Contact president@uppaa.org to obtain the Zoom link
Join UPPAA and Grow Year-Round!
UPPAA offers far more than just these Fall seminars. Member benefits include:
- The annual Spring Conference, featuring expert panels and networking opportunities
- Participation in the U.P. Reader literary anthology
- The U.P. Notable Books Club, anyone can join this monthly online meeting with authors of the U.P.’s most significant books.
- Youth writing initiatives, including the Dandelion Cottage Short Story Award and the Young Writers Storytelling Workshop to encourage U.P. students in grades 5 to 12.
UPPAA welcomes writers of all levels and genres—from aspiring authors to seasoned professionals. Membership helps fund programming and ensures a thriving literary community throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
To learn more about the 2026 seminars, visit www.UPPAA.org.
About the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA)
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 over 180 members, many of whose books are featured on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone with a UP connection who is interested in writing.
