The Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference is a vibrant gathering that offers Morning Workshops in a wide range of genres. Afternoons are packed with craft seminars, panels, one-on-one consultations, and open mics; and every evening offers an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and connection that make this conference, in the words of one participant, “life changing.”

The 2026 Conference will be held from July 30 - August 1, 2026 in the town of Mendocino, California. Scholarship and Master Class applications will open in early January of 2026. General registration will open in early April of 2026. Sign up for our newsletter for updates.