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# Southwest Washington Writers Conference

Supporting writers throughout Southwest Washington

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/blog/)
- [Discover Aha Moments at Our Writers Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/discover-ah-ha-moments-at-our-writers-conference/) - When I first started writing again, the lure of going to writers’ conferences enticed me, but I shied away from the expense. Plus, it seemed so intimidating, and I hadn’t finished writing anything yet. The dream was there, and I knew someday, when I could justify the expense, I’d go. I started taking random creative
- [Join Our Virtual Book Club for PNW Readers and Writers](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/join-our-virtual-book-club-for-pnw-readers-and-writers/) - Here at Southwest Washington Writers, we don’t just love to write; we also love to read. What better way to bring both readers and writers together than with a virtual book club? Our host for this journey is Aimee Cardenas, the vice president of the Southwest Washington Writers Conference (SWWC), who is excited to facilitate this book club via the Fable App.
- [Evening with Authors: Celebrate Literature in Lewis County](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/evening-with-authors-celebrate-literature-in-lewis-county/) - This year, the Evening with Authors takes place again in the TransAlta Commons featuring a question-and-answer hour with Jane Porter, the bestselling author of 44 romance and women’s fiction books that have sold 12 million copies, and Patrick Hutchison, whose debut memoir—Cabin: Off the Grid with a Clueless Craftsman—has garnered critical acclaim from the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Today Show, and others.
- [Genre Lunch Back on the Conference Menu for 2025](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/genre-lunch-back-on-the-conference-menu-for-2025/) - After each conference, our amazing volunteer team carefully reviews the feedback our participants give on the conference evaluation forms, and we take to heart what you write. In 2023, several of you commented about how much you enjoyed talking to other writers and networking over lunch. Those comments inspired us to try something new at our 2024 conference—our first-ever Genre Lunch.
- [Shhh! We've got big plans](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/shhh-weve-got-big-plans/) - The 2019 Southwest Washington Writers Conference was a huge success. The comments from the attendees were overwhelmingly positive and our presenters were well-received. Our keynote speaker, Hallie Ephron, knocked it out of the park, both in her Master Class and her workshops. We have a high bar to meet next year. We've already started planning
- [Writers Conference in September](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/writers-conference-in-september-benefits-centralia-college-foundation/) - Writers Conference in September benefits the Centralia College Foundation. On Friday night, I listened to Napavine author Kyle Pratt at the Station in Centralia share with the Lewis County Writers Guild how to market a book. Pratt, the author and indie publisher of eight post-apocalyptic, speculative and science fiction novels, outlined what he does to
- [The 2018 Conference Poster!](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/the-2018-conference-poster/) - The official poster of the Fifth Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference is now available. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the Walton Science Center at Centralia College. Please help us spread the word by linking to the website or this blogpost. Feel free to use the unaltered poster image on your own blog
- [Veronica Noize](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/veronica-noize/) - Veronika (Ronnie), known professionally as The Marketing Coach, has taught at every Southwest Washington Writers Conference because people want to attend her workshops. She is the author of three books: “How to Create a Killer Elevator Speech,” “The 30-Minute Networking Secret Toolkit,” and “Marketing Strategies that Really Work.” A contributing columnist for local publications including
- [Clare Meeker](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/clare-meeker/) - Clare is an award-winning author of 11 books and 30 magazine stories for children. Her most recent publishing credits include the 2016 Junior Library Guild Spring Selection “Rhino rescue!” published by National Geographic Kids, “Soccer Dreams: Playing The Seattle Sounders FC Way” (licensed by Major League Soccer), and the Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book, “Lootas Little
- [Simon Wood](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/simon-wood/) - Our keynote speaker for the 2018 Southwest Washington Writers Conference is the USA Today bestselling author of “The One That Got Away,” Simon Wood. His latest thriller, “Saving Grace” has built a reputation for concocting wild and dangerous thrillers that would have given Hitchcock nightmares. His writing takes an even darker and stranger turn as
- [Traci Hilton](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/traci-hilton/) - Traci is the author of The Plain Jane Mysteries, The Mitzy Neuhaus Mysteries, and the Tillgiven Romantic Mysteries and is also new to our conference. She has been indie publishing since 2010, and though she’s had offers from small and large presses, she hasn’t gone hybrid yet. She was the mystery/Suspense Category winner for the
- [Andrea Culletto](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/andrea-culletto/) - Andrea is also new to the Southwest Washington Writers Conference. She is a publisher and freelance journalist whose work has appeared in Mary Jane’s Farm magazine, Mamalode magazine, Black Hills Bride magazine, The La Crosse Tribune, Exceptional Homes, Driftless Notes, Klutch Chronicle, La Crosse Magazine, Coulee Region Women Magazine, ThurstonTalk.com and Nisqually Valley News. Andrea
- [Registration is Easy!](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/registration-is-easy/) - Registration for the fifth annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference on September 8, 2018, is open. This year, just as in previous years, the conference will be held at the Walton Science Center at Centralia College. To register for this year’s conference, go to the menu above and click on “Conferences” and then “2018 Conference.” Click
- [Flash Fiction Workshop](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/454/) - Jordan Hartt is a reader, writer, writing teacher, writing-retreat leader and new speaker at our conference. In his workshop, he will discuss the growing flash fiction market and genre. Jordan facilitates the Port Townsend Writers' Conference, the YAWP Series, Centrum's High School Writers' Conference, Centrum's Writing Studios, as well as annual private writing retreats in
- [Kyle Pratt’s Latest Release](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/kyle-pratts-latest-release/) - Southwest Washington Writers member Kyle Pratt released his fifth book. The novel, Braving the Storms, is the third book of the Strengthen What Remains series. In the first book, Through Many Fires, nuclear terrorism strikes the nation’s capital and six other American cities. In the second book, A Time to Endure, society continues to unravel,
- [Julie Zander's Newest Book](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/julie-zanders-newest-book/) - Southwest Washington Writers member Julie Zander recently released her latest book. For more than a century, the Southwest Washington Fair has drawn farmers, friends, and families to the fairgrounds in Chehalis to show off their livestock, agricultural products, cooking and handicrafts. Now the history of the Southwest Washington Fair, the only one in the state mandated by
- [The First Two Conferences](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/southwest-washington-conference-2015/) - Seattle has conferences for writers, and so does Portland, but until September of 2014 this area lacked that level of education and networking. The first year of the conference, I both presented and helped with the organization and operation. This year I just helped. While both conferences were a success, this year attendance rose and the

## Pages

- [](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/) - Southwest Washington Writers Conference consists of master classes on Friday and opens on Saturday with a keynote speaker, followed by a day full of workshops.
- [Articles in LewisTalk](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/articles-in-lewistalk-2/)
- [The Southwest Washington Writers Volunteer Team](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/the-southwest-washington-writers-volunteer-team/) - Officers Julie McDonald Zander President Aimee Cardenas Vice President Robin Montgomery Secretary Jackie Young Treasurer Jaimee Walls Webmaster Volunteers Lauryn Bailey Volunteer Kyle Pratt Volunteer Sandra Crowell Volunteer Sue Miholer Volunteer Johanna Flynn Volunteer Amy Flugel Volunteer
- [2026 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/2026-conference/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2026 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. Click Here for Tickets Friday’s
- [Onsite Bookstore](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/onsite-bookstore/) - Our local bookstore, Book 'N’ Brush in Chehalis, runs the conference bookstore, which will be open both days. If you are attending the conference and would like to sell your books at the event, please fill out the form and email it to Bobbi at Book 'N’ Brush at booknbrush@gmail.com as soon as possible. You can
- [Quick Schedule for 2026](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/quick-schedule-for-2026/) - Southwest Washington Writers Conference Master Class Friday, September 11, 2026 8:30 a.m. Registration and light refreshments 9 a.m. Christine Pinto: Diamonds in the Rough: Effectively Using Research to Craft Compelling Stories Noon Lunch 1 p.m. Shawn Inmon: Write, Publish, Prosper: How to Build a Successful Writing Career Optional AAUW Evening with Authors in the TransAlta Commons:
- [About](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/about/) - About the SWWC Event 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
- [Articles in The Chronicle](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/articles-in-the-chronicle/) - Please click on any of the links below for articles with information on past or current conferences: 🖊️ Popular fiction authors headline Southwest Washington Writers Conference 🖊️ Southwest Washington Writers Conference to be held Sept. 12-13 at Centralia College 🖊️ Bearcat alum’s memoir a pick by New York Times, Today Show and Washington Post 🖊️
- [2026 Workshop Proposals](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/2026-workshop-proposals/) - We are always seeking workshops that focus on the craft of writing. Topics/genres of workshops we would be particularly interested in this year: Humor, mystery, poetry, science fiction, young adult, children's or middle grade, and fantasy. Please review our past conferences section before submitting. Download Proposal Form
- [2025 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/2025-conference-2/) - 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
- [2024 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/swwc-2024/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2024 conference This year, along with a few perennial favorites, we have many new presenters. Scroll down on 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
- [2023 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/1439-2/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2023 conference This year, along with a few of the perennial favorites, we have many new presenters. Scroll down on 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.
- [2019 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/2021-conference/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2019 conference Proceeds go toward scholarships with the Centralia College Foundation and toward the continuation of the conference. This year, along with a few of the perennial favorites, we have many new presenters and a separate master class. Scroll down on this page to read the presenter
- [2022 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/conference-biographies-2022/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2022 conference This year, along with a few of the perennial favorites, we have many new presenters. Scroll down on 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.
- [2021 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/conference-biographies/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2021 conference This year, along with a few of the perennial favorites, we have many new presenters. Scroll down on 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.
- [2018 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/2018-conference/) - Workshop Speakers, Class Info, and Bios for the 2018 conference Proceeds go toward scholarships with the Centralia College Foundation and toward the continuation of the conference. This year, along with a few of the perennial favorites, we have many new presenters. Scroll down on this page to read the presenter bios and about their workshops.
- [2020 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/2020-conference-info-2/) - Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2020! That’s the day of the Seventh Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference at Centralia College. The Seventh Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down most public events.
- [2017 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/conferences/) - Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 9, 2017! That’s the day of the Fourth Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference at Centralia College. This year we have two bestselling keynote speakers, Robert Dugoni and Mike Lawson, and more workshops than ever before. Robert Dugoni is the critically acclaimed New York Times, #1, Wall Street Journal and
- [2016 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/conferences-2/) - 3rd Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference at Centralia College
- [2015 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/conferences-2-2/) - Just as with the first year, in 2015 we had both a keynote address and a mini-keynote. Jane Kirkpatrick, author of more than 40 historical fiction books, provided the keynote. She spoke on the skills a writer needs to develop and often needs to discover within. Agent Scott Eagan gave the other keynote and spoke
- [2014 Conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/conferences-2-2-2/) - 2014 Conference Organized by a tiny staff that included Sandy Crowell, Don Harkcom, Micheal Hurley, and Kyle Pratt, and with the enthusiastic direction of Julie McDonald Zander, the first Southwest Washington Writers Conference convened at Centralia College on September 13, 2014. The keynote speaker for the first conference was New York Times bestselling author Robert
- [Past Conferences](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/conferences-2/) - Southwest Washington Writers Conference Every year we have worked hard to improve our conference, and this year isn't any different. However, we have kept many things similar, so look through past conferences to get an idea of what this year will be like. As we continue to grow, enhancing your experience drives us to deliver
- [Become a Sponsor](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/become-a-sponsor/) - We appreciate your interest in becoming a sponsor for the Southwest Washington Writers Conference. Please fill out the form below and mail it to: 924 Tucker Road, Toledo, WA 98591. In the future, there will be an online option for this as well. Advertising form 2025Download
- [Become a Volunteer](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/become-a-volunteer/) - We appreciate your interest in becoming a volunteer with Southwest Washington Writers Conference. Benefits can include discounted or free entry to the conference depending on volunteer contribution. Please fill out the form below and include any relevant experience.
- [Policies](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/policies/) - Privacy Policy Last Updated: 1-25-25. Who we are Our website address is: https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com. This website collects limited personal information such as your email address when subscribing to our newsletter, and your IP address to analyze website traffic. We use this information solely to improve your user experience, send relevant updates, and comply with legal requirements.
- [Contact](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/contact/) - The Southwest Washington Writers Conference would love to hear from you. Your name will not be added to our mailing list unless you ask. We respect your privacy and never rent, sell, or give away your personal information. You can also contact us at: swwc18@gmail.com. For web or technical issues contact us at: admin@southwestwashingtonwriters.com.

## Schedules

- [Blue economy conference](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/blue-economy-conference/) - Such conventions are generally organized by societies or communities dedicated to promotion of the topic of interest. Fan conventions usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture and guest celebrities.
- [24 multiple award schedules into one](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/24-multiple-award-schedules-into-one/) - Such conventions are generally organized by societies or communities dedicated to promotion of the topic of interest. Fan conventions usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture and guest celebrities.
- [Grand Opening Business Conference 2018](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/grand-opening-business-conference-2018/) - Such conventions are generally organized by societies or communities dedicated to promotion of the topic of interest. Fan conventions usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture and guest celebrities.
- [Global Innovations in Media](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/global-innovations-in-media/) - Such conventions are generally organized by societies or communities dedicated to promotion of the topic of interest. Fan conventions usually feature displays, shows, and sales based on pop culture and guest celebrities.
- [Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/trade-conventions-typically-focus-on-a-particular-industry/) - A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry or industry segment, and feature
- [Greenville's convention center has a new name](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/greenvilles-convention-center-has-a-new-name/) - A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry or industry segment, and feature
- [WBC 56th convention Day 4](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/wbc-56th-convention-day-4/) - A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry or industry segment, and feature
- [What about a Kamloops arts and convention centre?](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/schedule/what-about-a-kamloops-arts-and-convention-centre/) - A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry or industry segment, and feature

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- [Yvonne Kays](https://southwestwashingtonwriters.com/testimonial/yvonne-kays/) - “You do a GREAT job every year in providing a good variety of presentations and workshops. Keep up the good work!”

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