MCC's 2026 Creative Writing Forum

A one-day celebration of writing! An afternoon of generative workshops, lectures, and craft talks. Reception and readings to follow. This year’s theme of "Writing Our World" invites invites presenters to explore (and offer prompts for) how writing equips us to envision and work towards a better world. We are also inviting more craft-focused presentations like discussions of authenticity in memoir or researching settings for historical fiction or worldbuilding continuity in speculative writing. We are excited to welcome Keynote Presenter Diannely Antigua as well as our headlining artists: Mitchell Jacobs, Uche Okonkwo, and Seema Reza. Doors open at 11:45 in Bldg 23 RECEPTION & Readings to Follow from 6-9:30 in Bldg 21 (The Mule Barn) Tickets are 20 for the day, 10 for the reception. But your participation is important to our community. If cost is a barrier, email [email protected] for volunteer opportunities in lieu of purchasing a ticket. **ACCOMMODATIONS: The Forum has been planned with accessiblity in mind, but audience members requiring accommodations should contact Charlie Peck [email protected], 531-622-2522 at least two weeks prior to the program to ensure specific accommodations are in place. **