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Central Coast Writers’ Conference
Established
1984
Program Description
The 41st Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference will consist of writing workshops in many diverse genres, TV and Screenwriting, writer critic sessions, author networking & more.
Upcoming Event
Central Coast Writers' Conference
Sep 26 - 27, 2025
Venue: Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo CA (Map/Directions)
Sep 26 - 27, 2025
Venue: Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo CA (Map/Directions)
Programs/Year
18
Program Length
2 Days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
1-25
Program Focus
Humor, Journalism, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Screenwriting, Travel, Publishing, Romance, Marketing, Children's, Non-fiction, Horror, Young Adult, Poetry, Autobiography/Memoir, Mystery, Fiction
Faculty
Brooke Warner, author & publisher; Rob Edwards, author & screenwriter; Jordan Rosenfeld, author & editor; Natalie Obando, marketing expert & publisher; Juan Pablo Luzuriaga writer & poet; Eldonna Edwards, writer & memoirist, and more.
Costs
Super Early Bird $200 (expires 4/30/2025);
Early Bird $250 (expires 7/10/2025);
Regular Rate $300 (expired 9/25/2025)
Day-of Rate $325
Master Classes, Pitches, and Critique Sessions available for added cost.
U.S. Locations
San Luis Obispo, California
Months
September
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Contact
Wes Martin
Central Coast Writers Conference
P.O. Box 8106
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
United States
E-Mail:
Central Coast Writers Conference
P.O. Box 8106
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
United States
E-Mail:
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