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Write in the Harbor

Regional Writer's Conference - November 6-7, 2026

Conference Details

12TH ANNUAL write in the harbor - Shaping the Narrative

Challenge Assumptions · Inspire Change · Reimagine the Future

Are you a writer looking to refine your craft or gain fresh perspectives? Write in the Harbor is the perfect event for you! Join us for two days packed with inspiration and education for writers of all levels. You’ll engage in interactive discussions, gain practical writing techniques, and connect with fellow writers who share your passion.

The event begins on Friday, Nov. 6 with a lively welcome reception and a keynote from acclaimed author Suzanne Morrison.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, dive into a dynamic lineup featuring a morning Master Class and 12 workshops spread across four blocks—giving you the freedom to tailor the day to your interests. Enjoy lunch on your own, then jump back in for more craft‑building sessions.

If you’re ready to elevate your writing and connect with others who share your creative drive, this is the event for you.

2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Suzanne morrison

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Suzanne Morrison is the author of Yoga Bitch: One Woman's Quest to Conquer Skepticism, Cynicism, and Cigarettes on the Path to Enlightenment (Random House/Three Rivers Press), which was a Crosscut Best Northwest Book of 2011, and has been translated into seven languages. Yoga Bitch had its start as a long-running one-woman show of the same title, which played in New York, London, and across the United States, and was hailed as “New Age Nirvana” by Time Out London and “The best one-woman show I’ve seen all year” by Seattle Weekly. A recipient of grants from the Seattle Arts Commission, 4Culture, and Artist Trust, Suzanne’s fiction and essays have appeared in American Short Fiction, Litro UK, Salt Hill, Washington Square, The Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post, and elsewhere. She teaches creative writing at Vet Centers throughout Washington State with the Red Badge Project. Her current project is a novel in stories called American Theater. She lives in Seattle.