Central Coast Writers Conference

10/12/2026

Sharing more memories from this year’s Central Coast Writers’ Conference! ✍️📚✨

Thank you to everyone who made CCWC 2026 so special. More photos to follow!

Tag yourself if we missed you!

10/08/2026

We’re taking a look back at the moments, memories, and magic from this year’s Central Coast Writers’ Conference! ✍️📚✨

Thank you to everyone who made CCWC 2026 so special. More photos to follow!

Tag yourself if we missed you!

10/04/2026

Thinking about last weekend, and the absolutely incredible presenters, attendees, volunteers, and staff at our 42nd Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference. Wow! 🤩

I am so grateful to each and every one of you that helped make CCWC 2026 a success. And, how about our amazing keynote speakers?! Take the words of encouragement from Jonathan Maberry and Christine Fairchild along with you as you continue your writing journey. ✍️

With sincere gratitude ~ Meagan Friberg, CCWC Director

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10/01/2026

📚 And just like that, another incredible Central Coast Writers’ Conference is in the books! 📚✨

Sending a huge THANK YOU to our amazing presenters, dedicated staff, and wonderful volunteers who made CCWC 2026 possible. 💙

We’re grateful for every story shared, connection made, and countless moments of inspiration. Stay tuned for photos! 📸

Until next year…keep writing, and please stay connected with your fellow scribes! ❤️✍️

09/21/2026

🌟 Master Class: Unlocking Voice on the Page: Level up Character & Style

🌀Strong voice is one of the most powerful elements of a memorable, publishable manuscript.
🌀Join author, manuscript editor, and writing coach Jordan Rosenfeld to explore how character experience and personality shape your writing at the sentence level.

CCWC 2026 Master Classes: Friday, Sept. 25, 9 am to 12 pm.
These 3-hour immersive in-classroom experiences are available to anyone in the community and offer access to exceptionally skilled instructors who will encourage students and elevate their writing.
Master Classes will take place immediately before the main conference begins, and you do not have to be registered for the conference to register for a Master Class.
Sign up today! Limited amount of scholarships are available!centralcoastwritersconference.com

09/18/2026

📚 Check out the Children, Young Adult & Picture Books Track!

Bring your stories to life with sessions designed for writers of all levels, from picture books to middle grade and YA.

✏️ Writing Extraordinary Picture Books
💼 Break In With Work for Hire
📖 Writing Books for Children & Teens
🔍 Revising Your Middle Grade Novel
💡 Panel: Keeping the Minds of Young Readers Engaged

Whether you’re creating your first children’s story or revising your next YA novel, there’s plenty to inspire your writing journey at CCWC 2026!

09/17/2026

📸 Author photos!

All dressed up for the Central Coast Writers’ Conference? Make the most of it!

Take advantage of the occasion and update your author media kit with fresh, professional headshots! ✨

📸 Photographer Jody Hollier is offering quick, affordable headshot sessions during the conference.

✅ Check this author essential off your to-do list and update your media list.
Sign up today using the QR code!

09/16/2026

📚 Fiction & Novel Writing Track

Ready to take your fiction to the next level? Our Fiction & Novel Writing track is packed with sessions to help you research, revise, transform inspiration into story, and keep readers turning the pages!

✨ Accurately Research Historical Fiction
📝 How to Revise Like a Developmental Editor
💡 Fact Into Fiction: Adapting Real-Life Inspiration Into Your Story
🎬 Writing Media Tie-In Fiction
🔥 Storytelling Momentum: Hollywood Techniques for Page-Turning Fiction

Whether you’re drafting, revising, or looking for fresh inspiration, there’s something here for everyone.

Register today to attend these classes and more at the 2026 Central Coast Writers’ Conference!
🔗 centralcoastwritersconference.com

09/14/2026

🌟Master Class: Writing Riveting Fight & Action Scenes🌟
🌀NYT best-selling author Jonathan Mayberry will help you learn the difference between martial arts & self-defense, myths & misconceptions about fighting, armed & unarmed combat, street fighting, and how to choreograph a realistic & effective fight scene.
🌀Learn tips on approaching experts, building tension in action scenes, how to avoid cliché in fight scenes, the moral, legal and psychological consequences of self-defense, and much more!
 
CCWC 2026 Master Classes: Friday, Sept. 25, 9 am to 12 pm.
These 3-hour immersive in-classroom experiences are available to anyone in the community and offer access to exceptionally skilled instructors who will encourage students and elevate their writing.
Master Classes will take place immediately before the conference begins, and you do not have to be registered for the conference to register for a Master Class.
Sign up today! centralcoastwritersconference.com

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