Announcements & Newsletter

Writing a book is a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and countless questions. Many writers, whether new or experienced, struggle to find the right environment and guidance to bring their manuscripts to life. Our new writing academy on the lakeshore offers a unique space dedicated to helping authors take their work from the first word to the final draft. This fall, we introduce a core series designed to guide you through every stage of your manuscript’s development.

The literary world is about to welcome a fresh and exciting chapter with the grand opening of Third Coast Literary Press. Mark your calendars for March 21, 2026, when this new full-lifecycle press launches at the Third Coast Festival in Grand Haven. This press is designed to support writers at every stage of their journey—from development retreats to publication and beyond. Alongside this launch, Third Coast Literary Press will open submissions for its inaugural Book of the Y