WCoNA 2027 - Save The Date - Feb. 26th & 27th, 2027 - Loretto, PA

The Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®

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Upcoming Events

WCoNA hosts mini conferences throughout the year, plus our signature Legacy Conference each year. Each gathers writers for workshops, readings, and time to write in the region that shapes the work.

November 14-15, 2026

Writers at the Rockshelter

This immersive mini conference is set at an overhang used 19,000 years ago for shelter by the first peoples of North America. Seats are limited!

February 26-27, 2027

WCoNA 2027

Two days of workshops, readings, and conversation on the campus of St. Francis University. The region’s writers together in one place.

Our Past Gold Sponsors

WCoNA 2026 was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. We are grateful for their contributions to the conference. Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in supporting the 2027 conference, please visit our sponsorships page for more info.

Volunteer

WCoNA runs entirely on volunteers, and we have a variety of positions open right now! Join us in helping northern Appalachian literature thrive.

Donate

Your donation goes toward helping us keep the costs of our conferences and other writers’ services affordable. Help us grow the canon of northern Appalachia.

Sponsorships

Tiers for every budget with perks spelled out on one page. Put your organization in the room where the region’s writers gather each year.