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VCFA Writers' Conference
Established
1995
Program Description
A writing conference at CalArts in Los Angeles. Small workshops of six in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, YA, romance, and screenwriting. Renowned faculty, one-on-one consultations, and a tight-knit community.
Upcoming Event
2026 VCFA Writers' Conference
Aug 8 - 14, 2026
Venue: California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia CA (Map/Directions)
Aug 8 - 14, 2026
Venue: California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia CA (Map/Directions)
Programs/Year
31
Program Length
1 Week
Group Size or S:T Ratio
6:1
Program Focus
Humor, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Screenwriting, Business/Technical, Publishing, Romance, Children's, Horror, Young Adult, Non-fiction, Poetry, Autobiography/Memoir, Mystery, Fiction
Faculty
Miciah Bay Gault, Christine Sneed, Mansi Shah, Sue William Silverman, Harrison Candelaria Fletcher, Angela Morales, Vandana Khanna, David Wojahn, edwin bodney, Erin La Rosa, Evan Griffith, Spiro Skentzos, Richard Hatem, Emmy Lou Diaz.
Costs
Tuition $1,250 per workshop; $1,450 for Poetry Manuscript Workshop with David Wojahn. Optional meal plan $260. Hotel costs not included.
U.S. Locations
Valencia, California
Months
August
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Contact
Adam McOmber
VCFA Writers' Conference Director
VCFA
United States
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