UPPAA Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored

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Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd

Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd

U.P. Publishers & Authors Association Holds 19th Annual Conference: Publishing & Book Marketing Industry to Be Explored
MARQUETTE, MI (May 15, 2016) – In its constant commitment to informing regional authors and publishers of the latest changes in the publishing world and offering effective marketing and writing strategies, the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) will hold its 19th Annual Conference on Saturday, June 18th in Marquette at the Peter White Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
As always, this year’s conference will cover a variety of topics relevant to writing, publishing, and marketing, and it will be of interest to beginning writers as well as seasoned, published authors.
This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Judith Briles. Known as “The Book Shepherd,” Briles is a publishing expert who guides others in turning their book concept into a successful reality. Judith is the past president of several publishing associates and has chaired many conferences, including the annual AuthorU Extravaganza. She is the author of eight books, including her latest The CrowdFunding Guide for Authors & Writers. In addition, she has won numerous awards, including the Indie Excellence Award, International Book Award, and Ippy Award.
Briles’ keynote speech will be titled “Creating Confidence as a Writer and Author.” In addition, she will be presenting two afternoon sessions: “Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins Authors Commit in Book Publishing Today” and “If Publishing Is in Your Midst…What Option Is for You and Your Book.”
Other sessions to be held are “Book Selling Across the UP,” which will feature a panel composed of Larry Buege of Harvey and author of the Chogan Native American series; Lloyd Wescoat of Copper Harbor, owner of Grandpa’s Barn, and co-owner of Mudminnow Press; and Minnesota writer Aimeé Bisonette, author of North Woods Girl. Bisonette, who is also a lawyer, will additionally present “Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Authors.” Helen Haskell Remien of Ishpeming and author of Ebb & Flow will present “In Praise of the Handcrafted Life: Writing as Process.” Finally, Deborah Frontiera, of Lake Linden and Houston, TX, and author of Living on Sisu, will present “IRS Record Keeping 101 for Authors.”
In addition, there will be a business meeting, a catered lunch, a social activity, and a book collection taken up for Alger County Kiwanis’ annual auction.
The general public may attend the meeting for a $10 registration fee. UPPAA members attend free of charge. Space is limited, so advanced registration is recommended. Membership details, benefits, and registration are available online at www.uppaa.org. A catered deli lunch is available for $8 per person with advance reservations required. For registration by mail, mail membership secretary Jenifer Brady, 431 Business 141 North, Coleman, WI 54112 or contact her at uppaa.membership@gmail.com or (920) 897-4416. Registrations online or by mail must be received no later than June 10.
The day prior to the conference, Friday, June 17, a U.P. Book Market will also be held on the lawn of the Peter White Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than fifteen U.P. authors will be selling their books, and the public is invited to meet local authors and purchase autographed copies of their books. Activities for children will also be held.
Established in 1998 to support authors and publishers who live in or write about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, UPPAA is a Michigan 501(c)6 nonprofit association with over 75 members. Over 100 member books are posted on the organization’s website at www.uppaa.org. UPPAA welcomes membership and participation from anyone interested in writing and publishing books.

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