Virtual Get Inked Teen Writing Conference 2026
Mar 7
Saint Mary's College| 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 hosted by Saint Mary's College.
Saturday, March 7: Virtual Conference on Zoom
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, young writers are invited to attend the Virtual Get Inked Teen Writing Conference. 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.
This virtual 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!
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! The virtual option is perfect for anyone outside of the area.
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 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 activity was made possible, in part, with support from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County.
