Upcoming Events
2026 Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference
Registration for MCWC 2026 closes on June 30th.
The 2026 Conference will be held from July 30 - August 1, 2026, in the town of Mendocino, California.
The Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference is a vibrant gathering that offers Morning Workshops in a wide range of genres. Afternoons are packed with craft seminars, panels, one-on-one consultations, and open mics; and every evening offers an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and connection that make this conference, in the words of one participant, “life changing.”
Visit our website to learn more about our workshops spanning multiple genres, including poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, novel, memoir, speculative fiction, Middle Grade/YA, hybrid, and prose. Register today at mcwc.org/2026-general-registration.
Shut Up & Write!® Lake County Meets monthly at rotating locations
What We're About: Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together, set aside distractions, and achieve their writing goals.
What to Expect: A few minutes of introductions, a period of focused writing, and a final check-in to share our progress. Once you arrive, our host will lead introductions, and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time. Afterward, we’ll have an optional time to chat and get to know each other. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
Unique to Lake County: Writers of all ages, levels, and genres are welcome at our events. We rotate locations to support local small businesses and reach more writers in different areas of the county. Please reach out if you wish for us to come to your area, or if you have a venue suggestion! Our meetups are always free, but we encourage you to support the venues that welcome us by making a modest purchase.
Follow us and RSVP for events HERE.
Your hosts are Georgina Marie Guardado, Lake County Poet Laureate 20-24, and Cinamon Vann, nonfiction writer and founder of the Sacramento chapter of Shut Up & Write.
New Darlings: Readings of Contemporary Poetry Friday, June 19, 2026, 5-6 pm PT, via Zoom
New Darlings is back!
New Darlings is a poetry series aimed to create good conversations around a new poet each month, connecting poetry lovers around the world.
Join Jennifer Mills Kerr and I on the 3rd Friday of this month on Zoom to read and discuss the work of Sean Thomas Dougherty.
Follow and RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/69081034803
