3rd Annual Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium

UPPAA A promotional image for the Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium on June 13, 2026, in Hessel, Michigan, featuring keynote speaker Karen Dionne and text stating writers of all skill levels are welcome.

3rd Annual Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium Join fellow writers for the 3rd Annual Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT in Hessel, Michigan. This inspiring day of creativity, craft, and community features a keynote address by renowned author Karen Dionne, along with your choice of…

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Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord

Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord When: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 1:00 -3:00 PM Where: at the Hessel School House  3206 W Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States, Michigan 49745 Confessional poetry asks us to speak the truths we often keep hidden. In this two‑hour…

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