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Writers! April 1st traditionally marks the start of the world-famous SiWC writing contest -- and 2021 is no exception. All the details can be found on our contest page, right HERE. Please note that...

Here at SiWC Central, we're already gearing up for SiWC 2021. Here's the latest news: SiWC will be virtual again this year, running October 22-24 with master classes on the 21st. Like SiWC 2020, we'll have virtual social spaces, night owl events, and more in addition to master classes, workshops, panels, and keynotes, all online. We did not make this decision lightly. We simply could not see a path to non-essential travel and gathering by the hundreds in hotel banquet rooms being...

Well, SiWC at Home is safely in the books, though the videos of workshops and presentations and keynotes remain up on the site for attendees until the end of November. Lucky us! Lucky us also, for we get to reveal the winners of the #SiWC2020 Storyteller's Award. The top three stories are all fantastic, and will be...

Welcome to conference week! A final decision on this year's writing contest has been made, and the results will be announced on Friday, October 23 at 6:45pm PT by the judges themselves. And while we've never actually done it before, this strange world we live in now is calling out for change, so by popular demand, here is our...

Hello, SiWC at Home Attendees! Please note that log-ins to our virtual conference site are en route today and should be in your inbox no later than noon tomorrow. Please contact me - conference coordinator Kathy - if you don't receive yours. Thanks to all who registered. Looking forward to seeing you there! Kathy

Writers, check your email. We have a short list! A HUGE pat on the back to each and every writer who entered the contest this year. The world is burning, and that you still found a way to be creative is to your absolute credit. If your story was not selected, please remember that judging is always a subjective process -- enter...