2026 SWA Conference
June 5 - 9, 2026
Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, GA
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
SPRING 2026
The 2026 Southeastern Writers Association Conference will take place on St. Simons Island, Georgia, from June 5 - 9, 2026.
This immersive 3-day conference joins aspiring and seasoned writers as they connect over their love of literature. To register, click here.
2026 Workshops
Michael Lister
Keynote: Why Art Matters, Now More Than Ever
Session 1: Crime Fiction, Setting, Location, and Atmosphere
Session 2: From Detective Story to Crime Novel
Session 3: Songwriting: A Few Chords & the Truth
James D. Brewer
Session 1: Charting & Plotting in Historical Fiction
Session 2: Illustrating/Diagramming a Scene and Site Recon for Historical Fiction
Session 3: Realistic and Effective Fight scenes in Historical Fiction
Kyle Hannah, Jumpmaster Press
Session 1: Action Scenes
Session 2: World Building
Session 3: 10 Common Mistakes in Writing
Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
Session 1: How to Write Op-Eds that Establish Expertise and Sell Your Book
Session 2: No Fluff, Just Flash: Writing Flash Nonfiction
Session 3: Writing Your Truth in the Age of Hate
James Kimbrell
Session 1: Writing From Knowledge and Life Experience
Session 2: Addressing Your Former Self
Session 3: From Anecdote to Poem
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Cancellation policy
MAY 16, 2026
Cancellations through midnight on May 16 will automatically have the full amount paid applied to the next Conference.
Optionally, a refund of the amount paid minus $55 ($40 membership dues and $15 administrative fee) is available by email request only.
MAY 17 - JUNE 1, 2026:
All cancellations between May 17 and June 1 will automatically have 50% of the amount paid applied to the next Conference.
Optionally, a refund of 50% of the amount paid minus $55 ($40 membership dues and $15 administrative fee) is available by eMail request only.
AFTER JUNE 1, 2026
Cancellations after June 1 are ineligible both for application to a future Conference and any refund.
Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated by the SWA Board President on a case by case basis.
