Summer Festival Days
Thank you to all our speakers, volunteers, and everyone who joined us for our Summer Festival Days. You can still watch the sessions from all four days by clicking the buttons below.
We are so grateful for all of you for your support as we transitioned from in-person to online! Because of YOU, it was a huge success and more than 6,000 people checked in to see what's shaking in San Diego! We have more planned, so be sure to sign up for our mailing list to Get Updates (scroll down to find that).
Click each day (below) to watch individual sessions.
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Author Branding and Platform Building with Jeniffer Thompson. Download Full Description and Speaker Bio |
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AGENT PITCHFEST – Seven Minute Zoom Sessions Recorded privately |
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SDWF Author + Speaker Spotlight
Author Interview with Kristen Nevarez
Interview with Kristen Nevarez Written by: Stacey Ebert Kristen Nevarez is the winner of the Acorn Publishing Debut Author Prize for her upcoming novel Ring by Spring. Announced at the 2026 San Diego Writers Festival, Kristen took the stage and wowed audiences with...
Book Store Interview Series – Interview #2 Meet Cute Bookshop
Interview: Becca Title Written By: Stacey Ebert Tell the truth – how many hours have you spent in bookstores? These special spaces transport us to places unknown, heal us in ways we didn’t even know we needed, and connect us to worlds and humans who change our lives...
The End of My Life Is Killing Me: How A Humorist Copes With Existential Despair
Annabelle Gurwitch, actress, humorist, essayist, storyteller, and New York Times bestselling author of six books, has released a new book, The End of My Life Is Killing Me (Zibby Books, 2026). Released in March, the book is already a national bestseller. The inciting...
2019 Recap
We are so proud of 2019 and the storytelling community in San Diego. 2020 is well under way with a fantastic line-up of speakers and educators who will seriously know your socks off. See you on April 4th in Coronado!
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