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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
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SUMMARY:Sara Maurer to feature "A Good Animal" at Hessel School House
DESCRIPTION:Sara Maurer to feature “A Good Animal” at Hessel School House for a book reading and signing event at Hessel School House on March 28\, 2026  (time to be announced later)   \nSee https://hesselschoolhouse.org/ for details \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/sara-maurer-to-feature-a-good-animal-at-hessel-school-house/
LOCATION:Hessel School House\, 3206 W. Cedar Road\, Hesssel\, MI\, 49745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristy Beyer":MAILTO:director@hesselschoolhouse.net
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SUMMARY:U.P. History Book Club with Schoolcraft's Indian Legends and Ojibwa Narratives of Charles and Charlotte Kawbawgam and Jacques Lepique\, 1893-1895
DESCRIPTION:Schoolcraft’s Indian Legends ed. by Mentor L. Williams and/or Ojibwa Narratives of Charles and Charlotte Kawbawgam and Jacques Lepique\, 1893-1895 ed. by Homer Kidder \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/u-p-history-book-club-with-schoolcrafts-indian-legends-and-ojibwa-narratives-of-charles-and-charlotte-kawbawgam-and-jacques-lepique-1893-1895/
LOCATION:Marquette Regional History Center\, 145 W. Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:U.P. History Book Club
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SUMMARY: Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Charlevoix Public Library \nFor more information\, please feel free to contact the Charlevoix Public Library at 231-237-7340 or email us at reference@charlevoixlibrary.org and visit our website at www.charlevoixlibrary.org. \nCelebrate National Poetry Month April 1 – 30\, 2026\n \nJoin us for one of our programs to celebrate National Poetry Month. Our afternoon workshop instructor and emcee for our evening event is author John Mauk. His stories have appeared in a range of publications. He has two full story collections\, Field Notes for the Earthbound and Where All Things Flatten. He has also published several textbooks and essays. He hosts Prose from the Underground\, a free YouTube video series for working writers. \nPoetry Across Genres: Why Writers of All Stripes Should Keep Poets Close  \nTuesday\, April 21 • 2:00 pm • Registration Required\nCommunity Room \nIn this workshop\, author John Mauk will focus on a crucial poetic element: the unstated or what is sometimes called subtext. We’ll explore the power of ideas that lurk just below the linguistic surface and try some strategies for intensifying that delicate dimension of both prose and poetry. The first twenty people to register will receive a free copy of his latest book\, Where All Things Flatten.  \n Bards of Northern Michigan: Live Poetry Reading  \nTuesday\, April 21 • 6:00 pm\nCommunity Room (No Registration Required) \nJoin us for our third annual event celebrating the spoken word. Our emcee and keynote\, author John Mauk\, will be speaking on “The Poetry of Fiction\, Memoir\, Essay\, and Everything Else.” He will share a few of his favorite poems and explain why all writers should make poems part of their daily study. Some of our talented regional poets will read from their published works. We will have light refreshments to enjoy. All poets will be available to chat\, sell\, and sign books. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/bards-of-northern-michigan-live-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Charlevoix Public Library\, 220 West Clinton St\, Charlevoix\, MI\, 49720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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SUMMARY:Spring Pre-Conference Events
DESCRIPTION:There are several Pre-Conference Events that members can participate in on May 15\, 2026 \nEach of these is an optional “add-on” to your basic free membership for the Spring Conference on May 16\, 2026 \n\nPre-Conference Workshops (attendance is limited!)\n\nDeveloping Your Poetic Voice\, with Kathleen Carlton Johnson (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm)\nCreate Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide\, with Julie Covert  (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)\nKnow Your Writing-Style Color and Make It Help You Write Better with Julie Covert  (4:15 pm to 5:15 pm)\n\n\nFriday Night Live – Pre-Conference Networking & Social Mixer\, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/spring-pre-conference-events/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:Spring Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:UPPAA members can attend Spring Conference 2026 for free!
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/spring-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:James McCommons at Escanaba Public Library
DESCRIPTION:James McCommons will be at Escanaba Public Library\nTalking about his latest book\, “The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds”\nWednesday May 20\, 5:30 to 7:30 pm\nAuthor talk\, book sales\, and signing\n400 Ludington St\, Escanaba\, MI 49829
URL:https://www.uppaa.org/event/james-mccommons-at-escanaba-public-library/
LOCATION:Escanaba Public Library\, 400 Ludington St\,\, Escanaba\, Michigan\, 49829
CATEGORIES:Author Appearance
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