Hessel School House

Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium
2024-06-22 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
The Upper Peninsula Writer’s Symposium is designed to provide a platform for writers of all skill levels to learn, grow, and connect with fellow wordsmiths. Whether you’re a budding novelist, a seasoned poet, or simply someone who loves the written word, this event is catered to your creative needs.

One of the highlights of the symposium will be the keynote address by #1 New York Bestselling author, Angeline Boulley. Angeline is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, known for her captivating storytelling and profound cultural insights. Firekeepers Daughter was her debut novel. Her second book, Warrior Girl Unearthed, was released in summer 2023. Boulley will share her journey as a writer and offer valuable advice to inspire and motivate attendees on their own writing paths.
– Breakout sessions include: Self-Publishing 101: Why you should self-publish and how to do it with Victor Volkman
– Tickle Your Reader’s Funny Bone: Using Humor in Your Writing with Terri Martin
– Character Development: Addressing mental health, ADHD, and neurodivergence in characters at a middle-grade level with Nikki Mitchell
– Getting Started with Audibooks with Brandy Thomas
– Advanced Writing Tools — Beyond Microsoft Word with J.L. Hagen
– Marketing Your Poetry with Kathleen Carlton Johnson
See detailed schedule below!
In addition to the enriching workshops and an engaging keynote address, participants will also be provided with a delicious catered lunch, fostering networking opportunities and the chance to connect with fellow writers. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that aims to elevate the Upper Peninsula’s literary scene.

This event is a co-hosted by Hessel School House and Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Assocation.

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel From the Fearless Standpoint
2024-10-03 09:00 - 2024-10-05 16:00
Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for a transformative 3-day Writers Workshop, “Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint”. This immersive experience is designed to help you break through creative barriers and unlock your full potential as a novelist. Whether you’re just starting out, stuck in the middle, or a seasoned novelist seeking inspiration, this workshop is for you.
Dates: October 3-5, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hessel School House, 3206 W Cedar Street, Hessel, MI 49745
What to Expect:

Expert guidance from Joseph D. Haske, a seasoned author and educator
Interactive sessions to help you craft a compelling narrative, develop characters, and build a strong plot. We’ll also cover Writing routines, revisions, and publications concerns.
A supportive community of fellow writers to learn from and share ideas
Delicious lunches on all three days, so you can focus on your craft

Investment: $300 (includes professional instruction, lunch, and a wealth of writing wisdom)
Pre-Registration Required. Call 906-484-1333 or REGISTER ONLINE. Secure your spot today and get ready to unleash your fearless writing spirit!
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. Register now and join us for an unforgettable 3-day journey of creative growth and inspiration!

2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium
2025-06-21 09:30 - 15:30
Get Ready for the 2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium!
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium, set to take place at the historic Hessel School House on Saturday, June 21, 2025! This year’s event promises to be even more enriching, featuring an array of engaging breakout sessions designed to ignite inspiration in aspiring authors and seasoned veterans alike. Whether you’re looking to hone your craft, navigate the challenges of writing, or simply connect with fellow literary enthusiasts, this symposium is the perfect opportunity to elevate your writing journey.
This year’s keynote address is by bestselling author Sue Harrison. A Michigan native, Sue is the acclaimed author of seven bestselling novels, including “Mother Earth Father Sky”, “My Sister the Moon, and Brother Wind”, which comprise the celebrated Ivory Carver Trilogy. Her latest work, “The Midwife’s Touch”, released in February 2023, has been an Amazon bestseller in two categories. Sue’s meticulous research and immersive storytelling have captivated readers worldwide, transporting them to richly detailed historical settings. Join us as she shares insights from her writing journey.
Attendees will choose three of the following breakout sessions:

Self-Publishing 101: From Manuscript to Marketplace with Debbie Frontiera
The Power of Less: Crafting Concise, Authentic Poetry with Ellen Lord
Getting Started with Audibooks with Brandy Thomas
The Power of Setting: Building Worlds Readers Want to Live In with Joseph D. Haske
How to Shoot, Write & Self-Publish Your Photo Book with Wayne Pope
AI for Authors: Writing Smarter, Not Harder with Alpha Vagnetti

Featured Lunch Topic: AI & the Future of Writing: Friend, Foe, or Co-Author?” – a Panel Discussion
Tickets are $65.00 per person
Ticket includes: Keynote address by Sue Harrison, three highly informative breakout sessions, lunch and refreshments throughout the day, and panel discussion.
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with fellow writers and leave inspired to keep writing! Registration is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=18266

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint
2025-10-30 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-31 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-01 09:30 - 16:00
Step into the beauty of Michigan’s autumn woods and channel the season’s transformative energy to unlock your boldest storytelling yet. Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey, tangled in the middle, or polishing a final draft, this workshop offers the tools and inspiration to take your novel to the next level.
What’s Included:

In-depth instruction and guidance from Joseph D. Haske, a respected novelist and educator

Hands-on sessions covering narrative structure, character development, plotting, writing routines, revisions, and the path to publication

A welcoming space to connect with fellow writers and share your journey

Lunch/Snacks provided each day – so you can nourish your body while feeding your creative fire

For Halloween weekend, treat yourself to a powerful experience that will ignite your writing from the inside out.
Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited – reserve yours today and prepare to write with courage, creativity, and conviction!
Workshop Fee: $300 (Includes all materials, professional instruction, and lunch/refreshments all three days.)
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online at:

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=20781&action=ticket&action_ticket=40586

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About the Instructor:
Joseph D. Haske is an acclaimed novelist, literary critic, and professor with a distinctive voice rooted in the raw, rugged landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Author of the award-winning novel North Dixie Highway, Haske brings decades of experience as both a published writer and a seasoned educator. He currently serves as professor in the English Department at South Texas College and holds an MFA in Creative Writing. His work has appeared in numerous national and international literary journals, and he is the recipient of the prestigious Boulevard Emerging Writers Award. Known for his fearless approach to storytelling and his dedication to craft, Haske offers an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring and established writers to deepen their skills under expert guidance. This immersive, small-group workshop provides direct access to Haske’s professional insights, one-on-one feedback, and a rare chance to learn from a writer who lives and breathes the literary life.

Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00
Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord

Saturday, January 17, 2026
1:00 -3:00 PM

Confessional poetry asks us to speak the truths we often keep hidden. In this two‑hour workshop, we’ll explore how vulnerability becomes art, how the “hard stuff” transforms into language that resonates, and how craft supports courage. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to write the poems that demand to be written. This class includes an autographed copy of Ellen Lord’s latest book VIGIL.

Whether you write poems on the page or songs for the stage, this workshop welcomes artists who turn lived experience into works of written art. Poets and songwriters alike will find tools for shaping raw emotion into work that connects and endures.

Class Fee: $40.00. Includes a signed copy of Ellen Lord’s latest book VIGIL.

To Register: Call 906-484-1333 or CLICK HERE to register online.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Ellen Lord began writing as a kid, first stirred to poetry by Edgar Allen Poe’s raven and various morbid nursery rhymes. She is inspired by forays in nature, along with feasts and foibles of the human condition. She was raised in the wilds of the Upper Peninsula and often returns to her ancestral home. She is a behavioral health therapist, specializing in addiction and trauma.

Scholarship discounts are available. Call 906-484-1333 for details if finances are an impeding you from attending this workshop. A limited number of discount tickets are available for teens and low income participants.

Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz
Saturday, February 28, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us for a special afternoon with author Julie Buchholtz as she reads from her second book and shares the story behind its creation. Through gentle, lyrical storytelling, Mama sings to her child of mino-bimaadiziwin—living in harmony with nature—and of following the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers. As mother and child journey through life together, they walk in the footsteps of the mothers and grandmothers who came before them, honoring tradition, love, and connection across generations.
Following the reading, Julie will be available for a book signing, and copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required for planning purposes.
Come enjoy a meaningful, family-friendly hour of storytelling, reflection, and community with this heartfelt celebration of heritage and wisdom.
To save your seat(s), call 906-484-1333 or register online at

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Aanii. Boozhoo.
Hello.
Ishpiming Migizi Kwe Nidizhinikaaz
I am Julie Buchholtz or High Flying Eagle Woman.
Gnoozhekaaning Nindonjibaa
I come from the Place of the Pike.
Migizi Nidoodehm
I am Eagle clan.
I am fortunate to live along the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I feel the most grounded when I am immersed in nature, especially when I stand on the earth where my ancestors walked before me. I am a proud member of the Bay Mills Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
My inaugural book, Who Am I, was published by Sleeping Bear Press/Cherry Lake Publishing and selected as a 2021 Own Voices/Own Stories Winner. Who Am I took me on a journey of self discovery, a coming home of sorts to my native roots. It is about connection to one another and to Mother Earth. Little brown-skinned girl asks her mama a question that we often ask ourselves, “Who am I?” Mama pulls her girl close and explains how she is connected to Mother Earth including the plants, the organisms, and the animals that inhabit Mother Earth. In the end, the little brown-skinned girl understands her significance and that she isn’t so little after all.
My second book, Mama’s Song serves as a prequel to Who Am I and led me further down the path of embracing my native heritage. It tells the story of the birth of the little brown-skinned baby. Mama has never felt such love before and thanks the Creator for such a gift. Mama’s Song is all about mama’s wish for her daughter to live the “good life” or mino bimaadiziwin. Readers are introduced to the Seven Grandfather Teachings of Wisdom, Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.

Book Reading & Signing: A Good Animal with Sara Maurer
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00
Book Reading & Signing: A Good Animal with Sara Maurer
Join us for an intimate afternoon with debut novelist Sara Maurer as she reads from and signs copies of her acclaimed first novel, A Good Animal. Set against the emotional landscape of the rural Midwest, the novel explores the complicated bonds between people, place, and the choices that define us—tender, unflinching, and deeply human.
Sara Maurer lives with her family in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Albion College and her master’s from Eastern Michigan University, and she honed her craft through Stanford’s Continuing Studies Novel Writing Certificate program. Her short fiction has appeared in Dunes Review, Hominum Journal, and The Twin Bill. A Good Animal marks her powerful debut as a novelist.
The afternoon will include a reading, a brief conversation about the writing process and the journey to publication, audience Q&A, and a book signing. Whether you’re a longtime reader of literary fiction or discovering Sara’s work for the first time, this event offers a thoughtful and engaging look at a remarkable new voice.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated for planning purposes. To save your seat, call 906-484-1333 or register online.

3rd Annual Writer Symposium
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:00
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 three breakout sessions designed to help writers strengthen their voice, expand their storytelling skills, and gain practical tools for the writing life.
Participants will enjoy interactive workshops on topics such as narrative possibility, poetry, writing style, image and tone, book cover design, and place-based storytelling. The ticket includes the keynote address, three breakout sessions, a catered lunch, and refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to select one session from each breakout block in advance to reserve their preferred workshops.
Whether you write fiction, memoir, poetry, or nonfiction, this symposium offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and leave with renewed creative energy.
$75 per person. Includes keynote address, 3 of 6 breakout sessions, lunch, and snacks throughout the day to ensure you can focus and stay energized during this highly informative day for writers of all skill levels.
TO REGISTER: Call 906-484-1333 or register online at https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=30530

Keynote Session presented by Karen Dionne
Karen Dionne is the USA Today and internationally bestselling author of the acclaimed psychological suspense novel The Marsh King’s Daughter, a gripping thriller that became a major motion picture starring Daisy Ridley and Ben Mendelsohn. Her novels have been translated into more than 25 languages and have earned numerous honors, including the Barry Award for Best Novel and recognition as one of the best books of the year by Library Journal and other national publications.
A longtime advocate for writers, Dionne is also the cofounder of the influential online writing community Backspace and has served on the board of directors for International Thriller Writers. Drawing from her own publishing journey—from aspiring writer to internationally recognized novelist—she inspires writers to persevere, trust the creative process, and continue pursuing their stories with dedication and resilience.
Dionne lives in Michigan, where the wilderness landscapes surrounding her home continue to shape the atmosphere and emotional depth of her fiction.
Choose Three Breakout Sessions
SESSION 1: 10:10 – 11:00 AM (Choose one of these two session)
The Infinite Possibilities of Narrative
Presenter: Joseph D. Haske
This session will include a writing exercise and a philosophical discussion that addresses potential writing strategies. From the inception of a project to the revisionary stages, an author must remain open to every opportunity for improvement. This workshop/discussion will enable writers to consider multiple approaches to plot, subplot, character development, and many other aspects of narrative conception.

Finding Your Voice Through Poetry
Presenter: Ellen Lord
In this interactive workshop, poet Ellen Lord will guide participants through the creative process of writing poetry inspired by themes from Vigil. Attendees will explore imagery, emotion, rhythm, and personal storytelling while learning practical techniques for crafting meaningful poems. In a time when many seek connection, reflection, and healing, poetry offers a powerful way to process experiences and express authentic thoughts and feelings. Whether you are new to poetry or already writing, this session will encourage you to discover and strengthen your unique voice.
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SESSION 2: 11:10 – 12:00 PM (Choose one of these two session)
Break Through the Familiar: New Approaches to Image, Tone, and Subject Matter
Presenter: Daniel Mendoza
Learn how to move beyond clichés and your own predictable writing patterns. Through generative exercises and guided shifts in perspective, workshop participants will explore how to disrupt their common writing habits and approach their poetry with greater flexibility and surprise. Ideal for poets looking for tools to keep their writing dynamic and engaging.

Success Signals for Writers: Know Your Writing-Style Color and Make It Help You Write Better
Presenter: Jule Covert
An interactive presentation to identify your writing and communication style so you can make your time at the keyboard more productive.

Do you get frustrated when can’t write as easily as you’d like?
Does something hold you back, that you can’t put your finger on?
Come learn what your Writing-Style Color is.

When you can identify your style then you can learn how to make it work to your advantage, minimize its weaknesses, and incorporate wearing a different color hat to get you out of the jam jar, resuscitate your muse, and get your writing back on track.
Take the quiz in advance at hjwords.com/resources then come learn about your writing-style color. The Success Signals for Writers quiz will also be available at the symposium.
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SESSION 3: 12:50 PM – 2:00 PM (Choose one of these two session)
Designing Book Covers That Work: Understanding Your Genre and Avoiding Common Mistakes
Presenter: Daniel Mendoza
Create book cover ideas that communicate with readers and stand out in a crowded marketplace. This workshop will explore common, but fixable design issues. It will also consider the visual language of different genres, helping authors make insightful decisions when designing their book covers. Discover how to balance originality with clarity to ensure your cover connects to your target audience.

Place-Based Writing: Using Landscape and Memory to Shape Story
Presenter: Helen Raica-Klotz
This breakout session explores how landscape, memory, and lived experience can deepen and shape compelling storytelling. Participants will learn techniques for using setting as more than background—transforming place into a living part of narrative and character development. Through guided prompts and discussion, writers will discover how personal memories, sensory details, and emotional connections to place can inspire authentic and powerful writing. Whether crafting fiction, memoir, or poetry, this session will help writers create stories grounded in atmosphere, meaning, and a strong sense of place.

Children's Book Reading, Signing & Craft with Author Suzanne Lipshaw
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00
NEW EVENT!
Join us for a special morning with children’s author Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw at the Hessel School House on Tuesday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Suzanne will share a reading from her award-winning middle-grade novel Decoding the Moon, followed by a book signing and a hands-on craft activity inspired by the story. This free event is open to children, families, and community members of all ages.
Winner of the Fictionary Book of the Year Award, Decoding the Moon tells the heartwarming story of two brothers navigating the loss of their mother after moving to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Through rock climbing adventures, secret spy codes, and learning to understand one another, the brothers discover that love, hope, and family bonds can help them heal.
Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw is a children’s author and recently retired educator who is passionate about inspiring young readers. In addition to Decoding the Moon, she is the author of several true-story picture books, including Rugged RAX: The Little Satellite that Could, The Super Volcano: The Hidden Hero Below Yellowstone National Park, Mighty Mahi, and I Campaigned for Ice Cream: A Boy’s Quest for Ice Cream Trucks. She enjoys speaking about writing, leadership, and how young people can make a difference in the world.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Event Details

Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Hessel School House
Cost: Free and open to the public

Bring the family and enjoy a memorable morning of storytelling, creativity, and fun with author Suzanne Lipshaw.

Writers Workshop: Session 1 Create a Writing Mini-Trail Guide
2026-07-10 09:00 - 12:00
Friday, July 10 • 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Create Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide (Session 1) A 3-hour workshop to help you map a trail plan for your book journey.
Would you think to go into an unknown mountain range without camping gear? Without food and water? Without a map?
Would you consider starting a business and applying for a business loan without creating a business plan? No? I don’t blame you; it’d be scary, silly, dangerous, or a financial mess.
Therefore, give your book the trail plan it deserves. Your book will be more successful if you create a trail plan for your writing journey.
In this workshop, we’ll help you hone your message so you write exactly to where you want to go without getting lost in the forest of words.
You’ll walk away with actionable steps to help you make sure your pen is going to lead you in the write direction (pun intended) on your writing journey. So, let’s help you create a mini-trail guide for your book.
(This workshop includes a handout, which uses Jennie Nash’s Blueprint method. It is available in advance to registered attendees, and available printed at the workshop. Contact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854.)
Session 1 Workshop Fee: $50.00
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.
NOTE: Purchase COMBO Ticket if you would like to attend all three sessions.

Writers Workshop: COMBO Ticket
2026-07-10 09:00 - 17:00
Friday, July 10 • 9:00 – 5:00 PM
This ticket includes all three sessions of the Writers Workshop Series with book coach, Julie Covert.

Create Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide
Lunch & Learn: Q & A with a Book Coach
Pathways to Publishing

Combo Ticket Price: $110.00, includes lunch
To register call 906-484-1333 or register online.

SESSION 1: Create Your Writing Mini-Trail Guide
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A 3-hour workshop to help you map a trail plan for your book journey. Would you think to go into an unknown mountain range without camping gear? Without food and water? Without a map? Would you consider starting a business and applying for a business loan without creating a business plan? No? I don’t blame you; it’d be scary, silly, dangerous, or a financial mess. Therefor, give your book the trail plan it deserves. Your book will be more successful if you create a trail plan for your writing journey. In this workshop, we’ll help you hone your message so you write exactly to where you want to go without getting lost in the forest of words. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to help you make sure your pen is going to lead you in the write direction (pun intended) on your writing journey. So, let’s help you create a mini-trail guide for your book.
SESSION 2: Lunch & Learn: Q & A with a Book Coach
12:00 – 1:30 PM (Includes a catered lunch)
What’s a book coach do? Great 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. Do you have a book in the works, but are stuck and have questions about how to proceed? Have a great idea, but can’t seem to make the structure work? Not sure where to begin or how to end? Whose help do I need – an editor, beta reader, or book coach? During 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. Questions can also be submitted in advance. Contact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854.
SESSION 3: Pathways to Publishing
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
You’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! Now what? The obvious answer is “get it published.” Which brings the next question—how? Should you find an agent to sell your manuscript to a publisher? Submit it to smaller presses? Work with a hybrid publisher, or publish it yourself, as an independent? When determining the best route, there are multiple factors to consider: goals, timeline, cost, prestige, reason(s), project management, and life circumstances. What do you need to submit, to whom, when, and how? In this workshop, we’ll examine the three paths to publishing: traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each, in particular answering questions about royalties, timelines, and costs to help you determine “what’s next.” Don’t drown in the Sea of Overwhelm or be swallowed by the Whirlpool of Scams. Bring your questions and get honest answers to help you navigate your path to publishing your book.

Writers Workshop: Session 2 Lunch & Learn - Q&A with a Book Coach
2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:30
Friday, July 10 • 12:00 -1:30PM

Lunch & Learn: Q&A with a Book Coach
What’s a book coach do? Great 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.
Do you have a book in the works, but are stuck and have questions about how to proceed?
Have a great idea, but can’t seem to make the structure work?
Not sure where to begin or how to end? Whose help do I need – an editor, beta reader, or book coach?
During 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.
Questions can also be submitted in advance. Contact Julie at words@hjwords.com or at 906-430-5854.
Lunch & Learn Fee: $50.00
To Regsiter, call 906-484-1333 or register online https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=30160

NOTE: Purchase COMBO Ticket if you would like to attend all three sessions.

Writers Workshop: Session 3 - Pathways to Publishing
2026-07-10 15:00 - 17:00
Friday, July 10 • 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Session3: Pathways to Publishing
You’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! Now what? The obvious answer is “get it published.” Which brings the next question—how?
Should you find an agent to sell your manuscript to a publisher? Submit it to smaller presses? Work with a hybrid publisher, or publish it yourself, as an independent?
When determining the best route, there are multiple factors to consider: goals, timeline, cost, prestige, reason(s), project management, and life circumstances.
What do you need to submit, to whom, when, and how?
In this workshop, we’ll examine the three paths to publishing: traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each, in particular answering questions about royalties, timelines, and costs to help you determine “what’s next.”
Don’t drown in the Sea of Overwhelm or be swallowed by the Whirlpool of Scams. Bring your questions and get honest answers to help you navigate your path to publishing your book.
Class Fee: $50.00
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.
NOTE: Purchase COMBO Ticket if you would like to attend all three sessions.

PAINT & SIP: Lazy River
2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday, July 16 • 5 – 7 pm
(Adults only)
Bring your choice of beverage and a friend as we paint together! Using acrylic painting techniques, artist Karen Mazzoline will guide you through the process of creating your very own lazy riverbed! Learn how to layer and blend colors of lush blues and greens while enjoying a night out with friends! No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
To register, call 906-484-1333 or register online.
Class Fee: $40.00

WRITER'S WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint
2026-10-01 09:30 - 2026-10-03 16:00
WRITER’S WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint with author/educator Joseph D. Haske
October 1-3, 2026
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day

Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity. Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey, tangled in the middle, or polishing a final draft, this workshop offers the tools and inspiration to take your novel to the next level.

What’s Included:

Three Full Days of in-depth instruction and guidance from Joseph D. Haske, a respected novelist and educator.
Hands-on sessions covering narrative structure, character development, plotting, writing routines, revisions, and the path to publication
A welcoming space to connect with fellow writers and share your journey
Lunch/snacks provided each day

$300 per person.

Class size is limited to allow for maximum attention to the individuals attending.

TO REGISTER: Call the Hessel School House at 906-484-1333 or register online

https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=31251&action=ticket&action_ticket=57160
