Jackson Hole Writers Conference 2026
Jackson Hole Writers Conference brings professional and novice writers together for workshops and keynote addresses at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts.
Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
- Dates
- October 21–25, 2026
- Venue
- Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
- Intensive workshop price
- $1,000
TL;DR
- Jackson Hole Writers Conference runs October 21–25, 2026, at Jackson Hole Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming.
- Intensive workshop registration costs $1,000 and includes three mornings of workshop, lunches, and registration in the afternoon conference.
- Afternoon conference registration costs $250 without critiques or $350 with three short critiques, with critiques also available for an additional $50.
- The event serves professional and novice writers, and intensive workshops use cohorts of 6–10 peers.
About
For more than thirty-five years, the conference has gathered professional and novice writers for workshops and keynote addresses at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts. Jackson Hole Writers organises the 2026 conference. The 2026 format combines intensive manuscript workshops with an afternoon conference of presentations, panels, classes, and Q&As, plus public open mics, readings, and book signings.
Who you'll find in the room
Professional writers
The organizer lists professional writers among the conference audience.
Novice writers
The organizer lists novice writers, from beginners to authors ready to publish.
Teen writers
Teen writers may attend with an accompanying adult.
Featured speakers
24 listedNaomi Gibbs
Editor, Conference Faculty
Tiffany Troy
Author & Editor, Conference Faculty
Emily Bell
Editor, Conference Faculty
Amy Bishop-Wycisk
Agent, Conference Faculty
Michelle Orange
Author, Conference Faculty
Kristina Marie Darling
Author & Editor, Conference Faculty
Ethan Nosowsky
Editor, Conference Faculty
Maile Chapman
Author, Conference Faculty
Kate Garrick
Agent, Conference Faculty
Claire Boyles
Author, Conference Faculty
Mallory O'Meara
Author, Conference Faculty
Nina McConigley
Author, Conference Faculty
Laura Munson
Author, Conference Faculty
Chris Tebbetts
Author, Conference Faculty
Dashaun Washington
Author, Conference Faculty
Andrew Buckley
Author, Conference Faculty
Lucas Schaefer
Author, Conference Faculty
Taylor Gilreath
Editor, Conference Faculty
Summer Stewart
Editor & Author, Conference Faculty
Greg Marshall
Conference Faculty
Katherine Standefer
Conference Faculty
Jennifer Kocher
Conference Faculty
Joanna Cooke
Conference Faculty
Nikki Terpilowski
Conference Faculty
Venue & travel
Venue
Jackson Hole Center for the Arts,Getting there
The Anvil Hotel is three blocks from the Center for the Arts, with the town square in between.
Questions people ask
6 answeredJackson Hole Writers Conference 2026 runs October 21–25, 2026.
It is held at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming.
Afternoon conference registration costs $250 without critiques or $350 with three short critiques. Intensive workshop registration costs $1,000 and includes three mornings of workshop, lunches, and the afternoon conference.
Professional and novice writers attend, including beginners and authors ready to publish, plus teens with an accompanying adult.
It is worth attending when the format matches your goals, such as focused learning, feedback, or networking.
Smart casual layers are a practical default for a multi-day writing conference. Check the organizer's communications for any event-specific guidance.
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