Japan Writers Conference 2026
November 14-15
Lakeland University Japan
November 14-15, Lakeland University Japan
Call for Proposals
Now Open!
Submit your proposal for JWC 2026 before slots fill up! Each of our three tracks — poetry, fiction/nonfiction, and miscellany — accepts only 30 proposals. Deadline: July 8, 2026 (18:00 JST). New presenters are especially welcome!
Important Dates
- March 10: Proposal submissions open
- July 8: Proposal submissions closed
- Late July: Decision notified to all submitters
- Late August: Program announcement
- September 1: Dinner registration open
- October 17: Dinner registration closed
Call for Proposals
Now Open!
Submit your proposal for JWC 2026 before slots fill up! Each of our three tracks — poetry, fiction/nonfiction, and miscellany — accepts only 30 proposals. Deadline: July 8, 2026 (18:00 JST). New presenters are especially welcome!
Important Dates
- March 10: Proposal submissions open
- July 8: Proposal submissions closed
- Late July: Decision notified to all submitters
- Late August: Program announcement
- September 1: Dinner registration open
- October 17: Dinner registration closed
Call for Proposals
Now Open!
Submit your proposal for JWC 2026 before slots fill up! Each of our three tracks — poetry, fiction/nonfiction, and miscellany — accepts only 30 proposals. Deadline: July 8, 2026 (18:00 JST). New presenters are especially welcome!
Important Dates
- March 10: Proposal submissions open
- July 8: Proposal submissions closed
- Late July: Decision notified to all submitters
- Late August: Program announcement
- September 1: Dinner registration open
- October 17: Dinner registration closed