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Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference

Four hours north of San Francisco, the coastal community of Mendocino welcomes bestselling authors and poets – along with writers just starting out – at an annual summer conference. Director Lisa Locascio first attended the event in 2012 as a scholarship student. The beauty and intimacy of the location captivated her, enticing her to return again and again.

“Some conferences can feel overwhelming and impersonal, but this one is small and accessible,” she says. “People with MFA degrees attend

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