Author Platform PanelNancy Klann-Moren, moderator
Lisa Angle, Rachel Sarah Thurston, Melinda Palacio, Stephanie Barbé Hammer, Rick Shaw
Santa Barbara Writers Conference's Panels • June 22-26, 2026
For over five decades, writers from around the world have gathered at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to rub elbows with fellow writers, well-known authors, and publishing professionals. Join us this summer for our 52nd year and become a part of this ongoing literary legacy.
POETRY PANEL • Sunday, June 21, 4-5 PM
FICTION: FIVE GENRES PANEL • Monday, June 22, 4-5 PM
AGENTS PANEL Tuesday, June 23, 4-5 PM
NOVEL PANEL • Wednesday, June 24, 4-5 PM
NONFICTION PANEL • Thursday, June 25, 4-5 PM
AUTHOR PLATFORM PANEL • Friday, June 26, 4-5 PM