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Well.Our registration opening yesterday was unprecedented. Record-breaking, even. Thank you to all the writers out there who are as excited as we are about #SiWC17!A few updates and reminders...Our Friday Only passes are now sold-out. Our Youth passes are sold-out. The conference itself is more than 50% sold-out.However, if you are or you know of a young writer who wants to come, applications are open for the Tan Seagull...

Flawless start to our registration process this year -- Hooray! Jack Whyte's class sold out in a new record time. 5 minutes! Six minutes into registration, we are 10% sold out. Hold on to your hats. We are in for a record year!  ~kc Edited to add: Conference 20% sold in 16 minutes. More updates as they come in! Editing again: 25% sold out in less than half an hour. Celebrating! Editing one...

Watch this space. We open at 12 noon PDT. We are SO excited about this year's conference -- hope to see you there!

We at SiWC central are celebrating this fine Sunday in May by bringing to you the latest in workshop and Master Class information for #SiWC17.  Check out the menu bar at the top of the page for the latest scheduling information along with our amazing list of presenters. Class descriptions are being entered as we receive them. Be sure to check back often for updates as well as some very exciting surprises we have in store to celebrate our 25th year. We are less than a month away...

Got a story to tell? You've come to the WRITE place! Be sure to check our 2017 Writing Contest Rules and Guidelines page. And flex those typing fingers -- the deadline this year is midnight of Friday, September 22nd.The contest is judged by bestselling authors Diana Gabaldon and Jack Whyte. This is a shot of surprised and delighted 2016 winner Claire Gregory walking up to accept her prize. Will you be a winner this year? Enter and find...

 Issue 14 of Pulp Literature is now available, featuring the winning story in our 2016 writing contest, written by Claire Gregory. Congratulations again to Claire for her wonderful story, and many thanks to Pulp Literature for publishing our winner this year!Check out the edition here.