Writer’s Symposium by the Sea is an annual event that brings interviews with innovative creators, life stories, examples of great writing, and evocative conversation to PLNU that inspire readers and writers alike. Past guests have included Ray Bradbury, Anne Lamott, Philip Yancey, Dave Eggers, Amy Tan, Bill McKibben, Donald Miller, George Plimpton, and many more.
The evening interviews, conducted by symposium founder Dr. Dean Nelson, feature lively conversations about the stories behind the author’s stories. As a member of the audience, you will get to eavesdrop on these exchanges and perhaps even interact with the writer during a Q&A session. Specialized afternoon workshops, conducted by published writers, provide tips and insight into the writing process. You are invited to join us and listen in on what some of today’s cutting-edge writers have to say!
2021 Writer's Symposium by the Sea
This year's Writer's Symposium by the Sea will feature excellent writers from Point Loma Nazarene University as we explore Writing that Illuminates.
Due to restrictions placed on large gatherings due to COVID-19, this year's event will be online and free for all to attend.
Click here for details about the 2021 events
Coming in 2022
We are excited to announce that David Brooks, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Cornel West will be joining us in 2022.
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Watch Archived Interviews
Thanks to our partnership with UCSD-TV, you can watch previous interviews from Writer's Symposium by the Sea at www.ucsd.tv/writers. Interviews include conversations with Alice Walker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anne Lamott, Rachel Held Evans, Eugene Peterson, and more.
Images of Past Symposiums
