Kauai Writers Conference Hawai’i – Nov. 2-8

The Kauai Writers Conference 2026 – Hawai’i

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The Kauai Writers conference, now in its twelfth year, is widely considered one of the most important and enjoyable writing and publishing events

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.

Writers find breakthrough inspiration and knowledge.

Lifelong friendships form.
Books are born. Deals get made.
And the Hawaiian spirit of aloha spirit infuses the entire event, opening hearts to intimate communication between faculty and attendees.

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

Attendees include both aspiring and already published writers. Celebrated authors come to relax, rekindle friendships with their peers, and share inspiration and insight. Bring this mix to the otherworldly beauty of Kauai and magic happens.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:

“It was unquestionably one of the most impactful conferences I have attended – I LOVED the small intimate size of the week of master classes.”
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“Every session I attended was extremely valuable. I liked the balance between panel sessions and individuals speaking in depth. I especially loved the Spirit of the Meeting: In every session, every author speaker radiated respect, humility and comradeship to every writer present in the room.”
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“It was the best investment in my writing career.”

Welcome to the town of Kappa, located on Kauai Island’s eastern Coconut Coast between the Makaleha Mountains and the ocean. There will be 20 Master Classes from November 10th to 13th and a conference from November 14thThe Kauai Writers Conference – Nov. 6-8 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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