Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference

Waves along the rocky Mendocino Coast shoreline.
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Type: 
Conference
Location: 
Ft. Bragg, CA, United States
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The 2023 Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference was held from August 3 to August 5 on the Mendocino Coast in California. The conference featured workshops for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, as well as craft seminars, panels, one-on-one manuscript consultations, and open mics. The faculty included poets Muriel Leung and Daniel Summerhill; fiction writers Margaret Malone and Nayomi Munaweera; and nonfiction writers Sarah McColl and Carvell Wallace. Participating publishing professionals included agent Annie DeWitt (Shipman Agency) and editor Tobi Harper (Red Hen Press). Fiction writer, nonfiction writer, and journalist Ariel Gore gave the keynote address. The registration fee was $675 and included morning workshops, all afternoon events, and breakfast and lunch each day. One-on-one manuscript consultations were available for an additional $60. Lodging was available at a wide range of accommodations on the Mendocino Coast, including oceanfront inns, campgrounds, glamping facilities, and motels. The registration deadline was June 30. Visit the website for more information.

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Contact Information

Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference, P.O. Box 2087, Ft. Bragg, CA 95437.