The Port Townsend Writers Conference

The Port Townsend Writers' Conference has been since 1974 at the wild heart of the thriving Pacific Northwest literary scene. With a focus on community and rigorous attention to craft, the Conference offers morning workshops, afternoon workshops, residencies, guided freewrites, and a vibrant readings and lectures series presented by vital, contemporary writers. Whether you're new to writing, and seeking an inspirational environment to create new work, looking for advanced post-MFA revision workshops or simply desire to renew and recharge yourself in a writing retreat, the Port Townsend Writers' Conference gives you the craft and connections to make breakthroughs in your work.