Get Inked Teen Writing Conference 2026
Feb 28 - Mar 7
Saint Mary's College| Saturday, Feb. 28 | 8:15 AM | In-Person Registration |
| Saturday, Mar. 7 | 11:15 AM | Virtual Registration |
Meet Authors and Improve Writing Skills at Get Inked 2026!
A writer's conference for students in grades 7–12 on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary's College.
Saturday, February 28: In-person at Saint Mary’s College
Saturday, March 7: Virtual Conference on Zoom
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, young writers are invited to attend the Get Inked Teen Writing Conference. Located on Saint Mary’s College, participants will spend the day connecting with published authors in writing workshops and small-group breakout sessions. Students will experiment with style and form, share ideas, improve their writing skills, and make valuable connections with industry professionals and other young writers. A virtual version of Get Inked is offered on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
This day-long event is perfect for students who:
• Have an interest in writing and storytelling
• Want to be a little more confident in their writing abilities
• Want to meet industry professionals, and like free books!
This year's conference will once again feature popular YA authors. Watch this space for additional author announcements!
Encourage your students to sign up to take part in this unique experience. Live far from campus? No problem! Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 In-person at Saint Mary’s College
Limited to 100 in-person participants. Registration is $75 and includes two autographed books and a Get Inked Writer's Notebook. Lunch is provided. Students with financial need are invited to apply for assistance with fees through the Patricia S. and Thomas W. Hill Scholarship for Young Writers. For more information on this scholarship, contact Katherine Higgs-Coulthard at higgscou@saintmarys.edu.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 Virtual Conference on Zoom
Limited to 100 remote participants. Registration is $75 and includes two autographed books and a Get Inked Writer's Notebook. Shipping of conference materials is included. Students with financial need are invited to apply for assistance with fees through the Patricia S. and Thomas W. Hill Scholarship for Young Writers. For more information on this scholarship, contact Katherine Higgs-Coulthard at higgscou@saintmarys.edu.
About the Conference:
Since 2013, the teen writing conference has invited teens to the type of writing conference typically reserved for adults. From keynote speakers to hands-on breakout sessions, students will spend time with published and professional authors and have a chance to improve their own writing skills
Presenters for In-Person Conference
Ruth Barshaw
Author of the Ellie McDoodle series
Tracy Bilen
Author of Thirty Seconds at a Time
Kat Higgs-Coulthard
Author of Junkyard Dogs
Briana Johnson
Author of If I Could go Back
Tracy Korn
Author of the Elements Series
Kristin Lenz
Author of The Art of Holding On and Letting Go
Heather Meloche
Author of Ripple
Chris Tebbetts
Author of Dr. Zeus
Additional Presenters
Watch this space for additional author announcements!
Presenters for Virtual Conference
Kat Higgs-Coulthard
Author of Junkyard Dogs
Kim Howard
Author of Grace and Box
Briana Johnson
Author of If I Could go Back
Teresa Robson
Author of Queen of Physics
Barb Shoup
Author of About Grace
Mary Ann Steinke-Moore
Author of Mandy's Song
Heather Shumaker
Author of The Griffins of Castle Cary
Chris Tebbetts
Author of Dr. Zeus
Marianne Zarzana
Poet
Additional Presenters
Tammy Layman-Hall - Presenter/Writer
Upasna Kakroo
Watch this space for additional author announcements!
This project is funded in part with a grant from the Community Foundation of Saint Joseph County.
