Since 1974, The Port Townsend Writers’ Conference has been at the heart of the thriving Pacific Northwest literary scene. In 2012, the thirty-ninth annual Port Townsend Writers’ Conference is happening over the course of two weeks!  July 8-15 and July 15-22 – Come for four days, seven days, ten days, or fourteen days!

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. View our 2012 faculty members here!

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.  (Pictured: Chery Strayed chats with workshop participants at the 2011 Port Townsend Writers’ Conference.  Photo by Steve Mullensky)

Faculty (Visit the Faculty page on the Centrum website for biographical info)

Erin Belieu,
Artistic Director (pictured, photo by Steve Mullensky)

Gary Copeland Lilley, Kim Addonizio, Ashley Capps, Dana Levin, Cheryl Strayed, Diane Roberts, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Sam Ligon, Pam Houston, Jennine Capó Crucet, Dorothy Allison, Susan Steinberg, Peggy Shumaker, Chris Crutcher

Mornings
For those who register for a core morning workshop, you’ll spend the morning in intimate workshops with your core faculty member. Early risers will also find optional freewrites that happen before the morning workshops begin. Register.