Ed Begley Jr. is an actor, writer, and environmental activist. He is the keynote speaker for Festival U, which will be held virtually September 20, 2025 and is sponsored by the San Diego Memoir Writers Association. In 1982, NBC took a chance on a TV pilot set in a...
By Wendy Wong Sue William Silverman is an essayist, poet, memoirist, writer of creative non-fiction, and a teacher of creative writing. She shares some of the most personal and vulnerable life experiences in her writing. Her first book, Because I Remember Terror,...
This year’s San Diego Writers Festival has more performances and experiential events than ever! You’ll find inspiration at every turn, from electrifying performances to interactive workshops. The opening ceremony kicks off with festival favorites—an exhilarating...
Dear book lover, storyteller, creator, writer, or secret dreamer, What will you find at this year’s festival? You may have seen the phrase—over 100 speakers, 50 stellar events, one day—or heard about inspiring entertainment, including The Naruwan Taiko Drummers, DJ...
Get ready to celebrate two decades of literary excellence at the San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival! This renowned gathering of writers, readers, and creatives from around the globe takes place in the heart of Mexico’s most magical city—San...
