Location and Schedule

All events will take place in Mendocino, California.

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast (included)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Morning Workshops
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch (included)
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Paths to Publishing (Thursday) and Open Mic (Friday and Saturday)
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Afternoon Seminars
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Pitch Panel (Thursday and Saturday) and Anonymous Critique (Friday)

Thursday, August 1 | 5:30 p.m.: Student and Faculty Welcome

A meet-and-greet followed by faculty readings - free and open to the public from 6:30 p.m. onwards

Friday, August 2 | 7:00 p.m.: Faculty Reading

A medley of faculty readings - free and open to the public

Saturday, August 3 | 5:30 p.m.: Dinner and Keynote Address

A celebratory outdoor dinner, the conference keynote address, and faculty book signing.