For our 21st anniversary at the 2026 San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival, we put together lively workshops, inspiring speakers, and plenty of chances to connect — all designed to spark your creativity and sharpen your craft. What followed was magic.
Thank you for making it unforgettable!
DATES FOR THE NEXT CONFERENCE:
Wednesday, February 10, 2026 to Sunday, February 14, 2027
Purchase 2027 Packages at 2026 prices
Deadline: March 30, 2026
Be part of our faculty
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Learn from our most requested faculty.
Volunteer applications for the next conference will be launched later in the year.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
ABRAHAM VERGHESE
“The Pen and the Stethoscope“
Physician and author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, Verghese blends medicine and storytelling, earning global acclaim. A National Humanities Medal recipient and Oprah’s Book Club author.
MAIRA KALMAN
“From Remorse to Joy—Women Holding Things in Conversation“
Maira Kalman is an award-winning illustrator, author, and designer known for her whimsical, profound explorations of everyday life. Her work spans children’s books, The New Yorker covers, and collaborations with institutions like MoMA and the New York Public Library.
R. F. KUANG
“Katabasis and the Modern University“
Bestselling author of Yellowface and The Poppy War, Kuang is a literary powerhouse known for her sharp satire and fearless critiques of race and power in publishing.
YÁSNAYA ELENA AGUILAR GIL
“Some Considerations on Linguistic and Poetic Diversity“
Mixe linguist, writer, and activist, Aguilar’s powerful essays and advocacy for Indigenous language and rights have made her one of Mexico’s most vital intellectual voices.
ANDRÉS NEUMAN
“Personal Dictionary: Rediscovering the World, Word by Word“
Prize-winning author of Traveller of the Century, Neuman is a leading voice in contemporary Latin American literature—renowned for his poetic, border-crossing prose.
EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL
In Conversation with Danielle Trussoni
Best selling author of Station Eleven, The Glass Hotel, and Sea of Tranquility. Her genre-defying novels explore time, loss, and resilience with striking originality. Station Eleven was adapted into a Peabody Award–winning series and has become a modern classic.
Souvankham Thammavongsa
Two-time Giller Prize winner, poet, and short-story writer. Born in the Lao refugee camp in Nong Khai, Thailand, and raised in Toronto, she writes with a clear, plain style that focuses on family, language, and belonging.
MARGARET ATWOOD
In Conversation with Merilyn Simonds
Margaret Atwood has shaped contemporary literature and culture in profound and lasting ways. She is among the rare authors to become a household name in her own lifetime. Her most recent book is titled Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
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WHEN
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
to
Sunday, February 14, 2027
WHERE
Hotel Real de Minas
Cam. Viejo Al Panteón 1
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
