Macondo Writers Workshop

The 2026 Macondo Writers Workshop will be held from July 20 to July 26 at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. The program features multigenre writing workshops, seminars, and free public readings for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers who also identify as social activists. The faculty includes Jan Beatty, Marilyn Chin, Jessica Hagedorn, Robert Jones Jr., and Luis J. Rodriguez. The cost of the program is $855 for tuition and $688 for room and board. A commuter pass for attendees staying off campus is $279. Full and partial scholarships are available with preference given to first-time attendees. Writers with at least two of the following accomplishments are eligible to attend the workshop: publication of one or more books or the completion of a book-length manuscript; publication of at least three poems, stories, or works of creative nonfiction in journals or magazines; enrollment in or completion of an MFA program; and/or study with at least three writers. To apply, submit a writing sample of 8 to 10 pages of poetry or prose and a 500- to 800-word response to a short essay question with a $35 application fee by February 22. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include public transportation near the venue; elevators in all multilevel event spaces; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; accessible bathrooms with grab bars; reserved seating; accessible parking; and ASL interpretation. Contact the applications administrator via e-mail for requests and additional accessibility details.