The Kauai Writers Conference 2026

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There will be 20 Master Classes from November 10th to 13th and a conference from November 14th to 16th. The conference will include panels on the craft and business of writing, agent pitch sessions, publishing industry consultations, and much more. Learn more about the Kauai Writers Workshop.

FOUR DAYS OF MASTER CLASSES
(November 2nd through 5th, 2026)

With top authors and industry experts on topics including plot, character development, memoir, poetry, historical fiction, nonfiction, bringing life to your novel, adapting your work to film and TV, and navigating the ever-changing publishing landscape.

A THREE-DAY CONFERENCE
(November 6th through 8th, 2026)

Including about 40 workshops, lectures and panels with each of the author faculty.

Intimate small group discussions with renowned authors on all aspects of the craft and the business of writing. Talks by beloved authors these discussions can take off in unexpected directions but always focus on guidance for aspiring writers. Individual sessions with literary agents in which attendees can pitch their manuscripts and receive focused critiques.

Books are born. Deals get made.

A contingent of top literary agents come each year to the Kauai event in search of new talent.

“I want to say how much I am enjoying my Kauai online workshops. The speakers have been excellent and the variety of topics keeps me engrossed every time. I know well how challenging it is to organize and keep abreast of a workshop series with many participants, and just want to reiterate how much I appreciate all the effort you put into these programs. I hope next year I’ll be able to attend the Kauai conference in person once again.” — Jim Garland, Ph.D

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