The Southern Christian Writers Conference (in partnership with TAB Media Group) provides inspiration and instruction for aspiring and published writers of faith. The SCWC has brought writers together since 1991 at its annual workshop and other writing events, and is recognized as one of the best conferences in the nation.
We host seasonal workshops throughout the Southeast, and our annual workshop will take place this year on June 3-4, 2022.
2022 SCWC Schedule
June 3-4
NOTE: In-person attendees will choose from the workshops offered in person, and will then have access to the workshops also offered to virtual attendees. Virtual attendees will have immediate access to all workshops labeled with asterisks (**). Workshop recordings will be available until Sept. 1. In person attendees have three meals provided: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Saturday lunch.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
11:30 a.m: Check-in begins (until 12:45 p.m.)
12:30 p.m.: Worship music (Sanctuary) **
“SCWC 101 for First Timers," with Stephanie Rodda (Fellowship Hall)
Book room open
1 p.m.: Opening Session **
2 p.m.: Workshops #1
1. "Working with a Christian publisher," Ramona Richards **
2. "Writing Fantasy," EJ Kitchens
3. "Writing Devotionals: Capturing and Sharing Glimpses of God," Shirley Crowder **
4. "Creating and Marketing your Podcast," Bryan Gill and Brad Hill
3 p.m.: Workshops #2
1. "Writing Children’s Books," Allie Cunningham **
2. "Using Scripture in your Writing," Delaney Wray
3. "Collaborating as an Author," Anna Nash and Katy Shelton **
4. "Query Letters & Book Proposals," Cheryl Wray
4 p.m: Break time
(Visit the Book Room; podcast station and prayer room open)
5 p.m.: Dinner
Joanne Sloan National Award for the Encouragement of Writers presentation to Denise George **
6 p.m.: Keynote presentation, "An Evening with Sean Dietrich" **
7:15 p.m.: Workshops #3
1. "Amazon 101: Tools for Writers," John Phillips **
2. "The Contemplative Writer: History, Theory, Application," Christopher Sloan
3. "Writing for Christian Magazines," Laurie Franklin **
8 p.m.: Speed Share Time
Virtual Breakout Sessions
Book Room open
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
8 30 a.m.: Check in
Book Room open
9 a.m.: Welcome Back Opening Session
9:30: a.m. Workshops #4
1. "Creating an Author Platform," Hallee Bridgeman **
2. "Organizational Skills for Writers," McKenna Erwin **
3. "Deep POV (Point of View) in Fiction," Ramona Richards
4. "Brainstorming with Jennifer," Jennifer Rash
10:30 a.m.: Workshops #5
1. "He Said/She Said: Crafting Realistic Dialogue in Fiction," Gregg Bridgeman **
2. "Blog Your Book," Javacia Bowser **
3. "Social Media Marketing for Authors, Part 1," Will Elrick and Kelly Kazek **
4. “Writing Your Memoirs,” David Sloan
11:30 a.m.: Lunch
Virtual Keynote: "The Power of the Inspirational Story: Writing for Guideposts' Magazines and Books," Celeste McCauley **
12:30 p.m.: Keynote presentation, "You Have a Story," Hallee Bridgeman **
1:30 p.m.: Workshop #6
1. "[Re}Igniting your Passion for Writing," Cheryl Wray **
2. "Social Media Marketing for Authors, Part 2," Will Elrick and Kelly Kazek **
3. "Creating and Marketing your Podcast," Bryan Gill and Brad Hill
4. "Writing Devotionals: Capturing and Sharing Glimpses of God," Shirley Crowder
2:15 p.m.: Break
Visit the Book Room (Podcast station and prayer room open)
3:30 p.m.: Question and Answer Panel **
4:00 p.m.: Closing Session **
Door Prizes
2022 SCWC Writing Awards ceremony **
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In person one-on-one consultations with agents, publishers, and coaches will take place at individual appointment times during conference time
Virtual one-on-one consultations with agents, publishers, and coaches will take place on Zoom at appointed times between Saturday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 8