MENDOCINO CO., 7/28/26 — The Mendocino Coast Writers Conference opens its 36th year July 30-August 1. The conference offers courses and seminars across ten creative writing genres.
Although general registration is closed, community members can participate in free evening faculty readings or purchase a pass to attend afternoon events. Afternoons are packed with craft seminars, panels, one-on-one consultations, and open mics. The conference is open to writers of all levels.
Afternoon events are at Mendocino K-8 School. Thursday and Friday evening readings are at Crown Hall in Mendocino. Visit mcwc.org/afternoonpass to purchase an afternoon pass or mcwc.org to learn more about the conference and see a schedule of readings.