Southern Christian Writers Conference offers information, encouragement and fellowship

The annual conference is the flagship event for the SCWC, which was founded in 1991 and today welcomes around 175 participants to the June workshop while also holding other activities and events throughout the years for writers of faith. It works in ministry partnership with TAB Media.

“We love the opportunity to provide Christian writers with such a unique experience, and we’re excited about the leaders and activities we are providing this year,” SCWC coordinator Cheryl Wray said. “It’s always such a blessing to meet Christian writers from across the South at the conference each Summer.”

Keynote presentations at this year’s conference will be delivered by Ghigna, a poet and children’s author of more than 100 books who is affectionately known as “Father Goose” and Sproles, a prolific author of inspirational novels published by Kregel and Revell and founder of the “Christian Devotions” ministry.

A total of 26 workshops will be offered throughout the weekend, including topics such as working with a Christian book publisher, travel writing, devotional writing, creative marketing, writing for children, writing for magazines, and much more.

Other features of the conference include the announcement of the winners of the SCWC Writing Awards, a share and critique party, a book room where attendees can sell their books, prayer room, worship experiences, three meals, the opportunity to have 1-on-1 consultations with publishers and editors, and others.

“The conference is a wonderful weekend with many opportunities for both successful and aspiring writers,” Wray said. “We want to give writers of all levels a variety of activities that will meet them where they are on the writing journey.”

Doors open for the conference on Friday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. and the conference concludes Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m. Registration is officially open now and will close June 13 or whenever the conference reaches its capacity at 160 attendees. Registration costs $140 for both days or $75 for one day (Friday or Saturday).

Virtual access to the Southern Christian Writers Conference is also available; it includes all keynote presentations, 15–20 select workshops, and other activities. The online conference is available via the SCWC YouTube channel.

Email Wray at scwritersconference@gmail.com for more information or to receive a link to register. The registration link can also be found here.