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 opportunities in the SWA newsletter
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Publicity news updates on our website
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Publicity web link for your website and blog
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Book sales at workshops and events
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Contest opportunities with cash prizes
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Consultations with agents and editors at our workshops
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Access to GET PUBLISHED! – an extensive listing of contests and publication opportunities for members only
(via US Mail) Clicking on this box will take you to the mail-in membership form.
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Plans for the 2020 conference are underway.
Please check back.
Meanwhile, check the conference page for updates.
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