About this Event
This year’s conference features three nationally recognized authors and educators:
- Tom Foley will present Anybody Can Write a Book, offering practical guidance and encouragement for writers ready to move from idea to finished manuscript.
- Rebecca Langston-George will share strategies in How to Be a Scrappy Little Writer and Pursue All the Publication Paths, exploring creative persistence and flexible approaches to publishing.
- Mary Anne Em Radmacher will present The Long and Short of IT and the Place Where Power Waits, a reflective session on writing across forms and lengths while staying grounded in purpose and voice.
Together, these sessions will explore the writing life from inspiration through publication, offering practical tools, creative insight, and encouragement for writers at every stage.
To purchase tickets please visit: https://writersofkern.com/annual-spring-conference/
Meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Cinnamon rolls for breakfast and buffet lunch are included.
Check-in begins at 8:30 am
The conference begins at 9:00 am
Members $50 | Nonmembers $75
Writers of Kern members receive access to critique groups, monthly programs, and writing contests, including the Spring Poetry Contest and the expanded Peggy Connelly Scholarship. Membership information is available at writersofkern.com.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, United States
USD 81.88
