About

Since 2014, the Southwest Washington Writers Conference has provided writers with a craft-focused experience. Held at Centralia College, the event consists of master classes on Friday and opens on Saturday with a keynote speaker, followed by a day full of workshops. In 2024, the AAUW debuted its Evening with Authors on Friday night. This volunteer-run conference seeks to motivate, inspire, and encourage writers at all career stages.

It’s exciting for us to offer aspiring writers, published authors, and students the opportunity to learn while raising money for the Centralia College Foundation. While eager to inspire writers who attend our conference, we also strive to benefit the community. Proceeds support the conference and provide scholarships through the Centralia College Foundation.

The Venue

The Southwest Washington Writers Conference is held at the Walton Science Center at Centralia College every September. Several parking lots are available. There’s one on South Washington and Centralia College Boulevard and another on North Oak Street and Centralia College Boulevard. Parking is free. The building has two entrances, one on the South Washington Avenue side and one after crossing the open greenspace across from North Oak Street.

Evening with Authors will take place at 6 p.m. after Friday’s Master Classes, at the TransAlta Building across from the Walton Science Center. The cost is $20 and includes admission and appetizers. The Lewis County AAUW (American Association of University Women) sponsors this event and all proceeds benefit Hope Alliance, which helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Southwest Washington Writers 2025 Conference

Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2025 Conference: We have many new presenters this year and a few perennial favorites. Scroll this page to read the presenter’ bios and about their workshops. Proceeds go toward scholarships with the Centralia College Foundation and toward the continuation of the conference. Friday’s Master Class Presenters: (listed …