CONTESTS - CASH PRIZES
Ten Categories - Open May 1 to August 1, 2021
Awards will be announced in September 2021
$35 entry fee includes SWA membership through June 2022
Get more information here
2020 Contest Winners Announced!
Over $1300 in prize monies awarded.
Welcome to SWA!
SWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting writers across the southeast and farther, 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 who are bound by a common passion for the written word.
We invite you to browse our website to learn more about us, then consider joining us. Membership is only $35 per year and includes benefits such as:
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Discounts on training sessions and other events
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A subscription to the Purple Pros, the SWA newsletter
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Publication and event announcements in the SWA newsletter
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Publicity news updates on our website
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Publicity web link for your website or blog
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Book sales at the conference and events
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Contest opportunities with cash prizes
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Consultations with agents and editors at our conference
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Access to GET PUBLISHED! – a listing of contests and publication opportunities for members only
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SWA has been helping writing for 45 years.
Become a sponsor for SWA and help us continue our mission.
Please contact us at southeasternwriters@gmail.com
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