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ABOUT US

Jackson Hole Writers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports and expands the literary community Jackson, Wyoming by providing unique educational programming, professional training, and creative impetus to writers.

JH WRITERS CONFERENCE

The annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference brings top agents, editors and authors together each June for a celebration of the craft of writing.

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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Jackson Hole Writers hosts workshops and craft intensives throughout the year. These special events are designed for writers of all levels and aim to provide a deep dive into specific aspects of the craft of writing.

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Your support ensures that great stories continue to be told. You can can support Jackson Hole Writers by making a one-time donation, by joining our exclusive Friends of the Pen program, or by volunteering your time and talent.

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Upcoming Events

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23jun(jun 23)11:00 am28(jun 28)8:00 pmOur 30th Annual Writer's Conference100% Virtual!

Event Details

Have you always wanted to attend the Jackson Hole Writer’s Conference, but didn’t want to spend the time away from home, or maybe you just couldn’t pile on the costs of airline tickets and hotel rooms?

Well, 2021 is your chance to attend our full-service writer’s conference, complete with individual critiques. And a 100% Virtual conference offers even more opportunity for writers. We will be recording all conference events, and participants will be able to access them on our website post-conference. So you no longer have to worry about missing one session for another. Take it all in!

This year is our 30th, so we’ll be giving it our all, bringing together editors, agents, writers and students from across the country for a diverse and exciting learning experience.

Opportunities for Publication

2021 Resident Faculty:

Tiffanie DeBartolo Fiction/graphic novels
Joanna Cooke Children’s/Y.A.
Sheryl Haft Children’s/Y.A.
Lise McClendon Fiction
Jeremy Schmidt Nonfiction
Catherine McKenzie Fiction
Patti Sherlock Nonfiction/Fiction/YA-mid-grade
Mark Hummel Novelist, short story editor
Molly Loomis Travel/Adventure Writing
Kevin Grange Nonfiction
Tina Welling Fiction/nonfiction
Susan Marsh Fiction/nonfiction
Deborah Turrell Atkinson Fiction
Shawn Klomparens Fiction
Laurie Kutchins Poetry
Amy Kathleen Ryan Fiction
Nanci Turner Steveson Children’s/Y.A.
Broughton Coburn Nonfiction
David Riley Bertsch Fiction
Matt Daly Poetry
Scott Schumaker Children’s
Tim Sandlin Fiction

2021 Featured Guests:

Ruth Ozeki Fiction
Téa Obreht Novelist
Andrea Barnet Nonfiction
Naomi Hirahara Fiction
Alicia D. Williams Children’s/Y.A.
Dan Sheehan Novelist
Megan Griswold Nonfiction
Juan Morales Poet
Jonathan Fink Poet
Tiffany Shelton Editor
Maddie Caldwell Editor
Kimberly Cameron Editor
Malaga Baldi Agent
Allison Hunter Agent
Jennifer Herrara Agent
Kathi Appelt Y.A.
Tab Murphy Screenwriter

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