SWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting writers across the southeast through access to education and training, peer support, and resources. Founded in 1975, our membership is comprised of a diverse group of writers from more than twelve Southern and Mid-Atlantic states who represent a variety of genres, styles, and levels of experience, but […]

The purpose of the Southern Christian Writers Conference is to inform and inspire. It holds a workshop in June each year, one of the largest in the nation, with leading Christian writers, editors, and publishers as speakers. Many people — both speakers and attendees — have called it one of the top writing workshops in […]

The Conference welcomes established writers, new writers, and everyone interested in the writer's craft. Join us if you would like to finish work in progress, start something new or be inspired by other writers' work.  * Seminars * Lectures * Readings * Workshops * Manuscript Consultations * Talks with Editors and Agents*  Topics include: * Novel * […]

Are you thinking about writing for publication? Are you tired of rejection letters? Are you seeking to move from writing part-time to a full-time writing career? Do you want to earn more income? Do you want to introduce more people to the Lord and help them grow in their faith? If so, the Write-to-Publish Conference […]

New and experienced writers will be spiritually renewed as they sharpen their word-smithing skills and learn about Christian publishing at this annual conference. 4 Continuing Morning Classes 3 Work-in-Progress Seminars 43 Afternoon Workshops 1 Faculty Panel Discussion Appointments with Editors and Agents Professional Critiques and Consults Hands-on Mentoring Opportunities

Publishing in Color is a series of conferences for under-represented groups of spiritual authors such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. The goals of these conferences are to: Foster relationships between under-represented groups of prospective spiritual authors and representatives of spiritual book publishing companies and spiritual magazines Provide networking and educational […]