BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UPPAA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.uppaa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UPPAA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T072240 CREATED:20260304T134207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T134207Z UID:10569-1774465200-1774468800@www.uppaa.org SUMMARY:March Memoir Writing Course DESCRIPTION:Story Spring Course—Write a Memoir  \n\n\n\nMemoir Writing Course\n\nMemoir Writing Course \nBegins Wednesday\, March 25 \nWednesdays at 7 pm Eastern Time  \nMarch 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 \nDetails \nThis five-week Memoir Writing Course is designed for writers who are in the beginning or middle of a memoir project. It will help you focus on the most important aspects of crafting a memoir and manuscript. In the first week\, we will hone in on your theme and purpose so you can identify the most important stories to share. In the following weeks\, you will learn how to use vivid\, honest details to introduce the people and places in your life onto the page. Finally\, we will focus on structure. Learning to organize scenes and chapters well will help you sustain your reader’s interest from beginning to end. These classes will help you build strong writing habits and avoid common pitfalls. The journaling handbook (free with the course) will serve as a workbook throughout the five weeks. Many of the exercises will be explained in depth and practiced together in class. In addition\, you will receive more resources\, and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussions.  \nFor more information: ​https://www.storyspringwriting.com/memoir-writing​ \nFind the right package for you!  \n\n\nCourse with handbook: $150 \nCourse with coaching: $249\nScholarships are available.\n\nContact with questions: Rehema@StorySpringWriting.com or Rehema.Clarken@Outlook.com URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/march-memoir-writing-course/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T072240 CREATED:20260213T194246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194246Z UID:10534-1773946800-1773950400@www.uppaa.org SUMMARY:Diane Windsor Seminar on "How U.P. Writers Can Effectively Sell Books Directly to Readers" DESCRIPTION:Diane Windsor Seminar on “How U.P. Writers Can Effectively Sell Books Directly to Readers”\nMarquette\, 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. \nU.P. Writers Can Bypass the Bookstore and Build Their Author Platforms \nDid 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. \nDiane 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. \nWHEN: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 at 7:00PM Eastern\nWHERE: Contact president@uppaa.org to obtain the Zoom link \nJoin UPPAA and Grow Year-Round! \nUPPAA offers far more than just these Fall seminars. Member benefits include:\n\nThe annual Spring Conference\, featuring expert panels and networking opportunities\nParticipation in the U.P. Reader literary anthology\nThe U.P. Notable Books Club\, anyone can join this monthly online meeting with authors of the U.P.’s most significant books.\nYouth 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.\n\nUPPAA 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. \nTo learn more about the 2026 seminars\, visit www.UPPAA.org.\n\nAbout the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) \nEstablished 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.  URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/diane-windsor-seminar-on-how-u-p-writers-can-effectively-sell-books-directly-to-readers/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T072240 CREATED:20251208T003514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T003514Z UID:10409-1768503600-1768507200@www.uppaa.org SUMMARY:UPPAA Online Seminar Series – Ask the Book Coach: Q & A Session with Julie Covert DESCRIPTION:As an extension of UPPAA’s Online Seminar Series\, we are featuring an additional session “Ask the Book Coach: Q & A Session with Julie Covert” coming to Zoom on January 15\, 2026 at 7:00PM Eastern / 6:00PM Central time.\n\nAttendance is free of charge and preregistration is not required for UPPAA members to participate.  Others are welcome to participate if they contact Julie at the email address below. \nAsk the Book Coach: A Q & A Session \nWhat’s a book coach do?   \nGreat question! A book coach can help you form and test your book ideas\, create a solid structure\, help you get through tough spots\, and guide you to getting published. \n\nDo you have a book in the works\, but are stuck and have questions about how to proceed?\nHave a great idea\, but can’t seem to make the structure work?\nNot sure where to begin or how to end?\nWhose help do I need – an editor\, beta reader\, or book coach?\n\nDuring this Q & A session\, Julie Covert\, book coach and editor at H J Words\, will answer your questions about how you can benefit from working with a book coach. We’ll discuss these topics and more to get you excited and motivated to achieve your dream of turning your ideas from your notebooks into a publishable manuscript. \nQuestions can also be submitted in advance by email or phone shown below \nContact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854. URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/uppaa-online-seminar-series-ask-the-book-coach-q-a-session-with-julie-covert/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T072240 CREATED:20250716T203013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T215153Z UID:10204-1762196400-1762200000@www.uppaa.org SUMMARY:Market Your Book without Social Media – yes\, you can! DESCRIPTION:Market Your Book without Social Media – yes\, you can! \nContact president@uppaa.org for your zoom invite \nIf you’ve been wondering how to market your book without social media\, this class is for you. \nThere’s a new trend brewing – authors quitting social media in favor of more creative ways to market their books and spending more time writing new books. But can you really quit social media? You bet. You just must get creative in other ways and this class will show you how. Here are some of the things we’ll cover in this class: \n• Social media: Do you keep any or punt them all?\n• Two things you *must* have if you’re going to stop playing in the social media sandbox\n• Creative things you can do to get yourself out there and why you want to.\n• Reaching influencers locally – yes\, you can and it’s easier than you think!\n• How to make your website your focal point (and why you need to)\n• Can you still pitch influencers\, bloggers and bookstagrammers even if you aren’t on social media? Yes\, and I’ll show you how.\n• A few great places to list yourself and your book\, to get more attention! \nThis class is jam-packed with ideas and whether you want to abandon social media entirely\, you’ve never been on social media\, or just go social media-lite\, you’ll benefit from the great many ideas and tips you’ll learn in this session! \nPenny C. Sansevieri\, is a powerhouse in the publishing industry. As the Founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts\, Inc.\, she has revolutionized book marketing\, shaping the careers of authors and guiding them to bestseller status. Penny’s influence is undeniable—named one of New York Metropolitan Magazine’s Top Influencers of 2019\, she’s known for her cutting-edge Amazon campaigns and innovative strategies that catapult exceptional books onto bestseller lists. She is also the author of 24 books. URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/market-your-book-without-social-media-yes-you-can/ CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.uppaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/penny.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T072240 CREATED:20250803T191852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T220802Z UID:10233-1760468400-1760472000@www.uppaa.org SUMMARY:David Wogahn: Creating a Book Launch Timeline DESCRIPTION:David Wogahn: Creating a Book Launch Timeline (Oct. 14\, 7:00PM Eastern/ 6:00PM Central))Too many authors treat book marketing as an afterthought—but according to David Wogahn\, it should be baked in from the start. In this session\, Wogahn shares his proven Countdown to Book Launch® Timeline\, designed to maximize visibility and sales during a book’s critical launch window. \nWith more than 400 books published through his company\, AuthorImprints\, Wogahn breaks down when and how to reach out to influencers\, manage pre-orders through Amazon KDP and IngramSpark\, and conduct comparative market research to improve positioning. Attendees will leave with a ready-to-use launch template that can be adapted to any genre or publishing goal. \nWogahn\, author of six books and an early instructor for LinkedIn Learning’s self-publishing course\, brings 14 years of hands-on industry experience to the table. \nFor an invitiation to attend this free Zoom webinar\, please contact president@uppaa.org URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/david-wogahn-creating-a-book-launch-timeline/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T072240 CREATED:20250405T144541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T151053Z UID:10065-1758222000-1758225600@www.uppaa.org SUMMARY:Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:In a world increasingly shaped by AI-driven innovation\, how do we navigate the complexities of copyright law? This presentation explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property\, addressing pressing questions about authorship\, ownership\, and accountability. Through real-world case studies\, legal insights\, and ethical perspectives\, we will examine the challenges and opportunities AI brings to creative industries. Join us as we discuss strategies for creators\, businesses\, and policymakers to adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape\, fostering a fair and innovative future for all. \n(Disclaimer: This description was created using an AI platform.) \nFor a Zoom invitation\, please contact C. Daniel Miller \nDr. C. Daniel Miller is a co-founder and co-owner of Integrated Writer Services\, LLC\, which provides copyright consulting and clearance service. He formerly served as president of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA)\, previously known as the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Dr. Miller regularly speaks and conducts workshops on “Copyright Basics” and “Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” These presentations are designed for authors\, independent publishers\, and other creative professionals. \nIn addition to his consulting work\, Dr. Miller is working on a second edition of the award-winning Copyright Clearance for Creatives\, which serves as a guide to copyright issues for the creative community. The new edition will include a section on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). \nThrough his various roles\, Dr. Miller contributes to the copyright literacy of individuals needed to help them ethically create and use copyrighted materials in the digital age. \nhttps://thecopyrightdetective.com URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/copyright-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.uppaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Title9-18-25.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR