Central Coast Writers' Conference
The 41st Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference is back!
Join us September 26–27, 2025, for two full days of inspiration, creativity, and connection at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.
Get Ready for an Epic Writer Weekend!
The 41st Annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference is back—and with 40+ presenters, hands-on workshops, and exciting add-ons like Master Classes, there’s something for writers of all levels. Whether you’re just starting out or polishing your latest manuscript, CCWC 2025 offers immersive breakout sessions, a buzzing bookstore & vendor hall, and a vibrant community of fellow wordsmiths.
Keynote Speakers
Brooke Warner
Opening Keynote Speaker
Rob Edwards
Closing Keynote Speaker
Rob Edwards has written two classic animated films for Walt Disney Feature Animation – the Academy Award, and Golden Globe-nominated The Princess and the Frog, and the Academy Award-nominated Treasure Planet. In 2025, he has three films being released – Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World, Sneaks, and The King of Kings. Rob also consulted on Tangled, Wreck-it Ralph, and Frozen and wrote and directed the award-winning animated short film The Park Bench. He is currently writing projects for Universal, Showtime, and Sony.
Rob is a 20-year veteran of television, where he wrote and produced several television shows, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Full House, A Different World, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Roc, and In Living Color. His graphic novel, Defiant, a best seller in three categories on Amazon, is currently being made into a motion picture by Legion M. Rob is an adjunct professor of screenwriting at the School of Cinematic Arts at USC and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, where he also serves on the SUMA Advisory Council.
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