In the heart of winter, when the Upper Peninsula is at its quietest and most beautiful, the Writing North Book Fest - the first literary festival of its kind in Manistique, just off of Highway 2 in the heart of the U.P. - will gather together readers and authors for a celebration of stories and storytellers shaped by northern places, with authors who hail from the northern Great Lakes region and/or craft their work around landscapes like ours. The event will lean into the season's beauty and coziness by offering warm spaces, close conversations, and fresh inspiration in an intimate, welcoming festival that's rooted in place.

Tickets, itinerary, and details at writingnorth.com. 

Writing North Winter Book Fest

Writing North is a weekend festival where stories, community, and the magic of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula come together.

Meet celebrated authors from the Great Lakes region, discover new books, join intimate conversations, and warm up with creative inspiration during one of the quietest—and most beautiful—seasons of the year.