Behind the Scenes Preparing for the 2026 SMA Writers Conference and Literary Festival

Behind the Scenes Preparing for the 2026 SMA Writers Conference and Literary Festival

The 21st annual San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival will take place from Wednesday, February 11, to Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Hotel Real de Minas. This year’s conference theme is “Our Stories, Doors to the World,” according to Executive Director Jodi Pincus, “I’m so excited about what’s unfolding for 2026 — it’s shaping up to be our most dynamic year yet!” Pincus says. “We’re expanding opportunities for Mexican writers w…