Sewanee Young Writers' Conference

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Creative Writing Conference in early July for high schoolers bitten by the writing bug. Are you a high school student already bitten by the writing bug?

Workshops in fiction, poetry, playwriting, nonfiction, and sometimes special classes like fantasy, journalism, science fiction, poetry and prose, love poetry etc. Do you write poems or stories, in class or out, but wonder how good they are, and how you could make them better? Your parents admire them and your friends are impressed; your teachers help as much as they can. But what would a professional writer, doing the same sort of work and publishing it, make of your stuff? If you’ve asked yourself these sorts of questions, read on. And if you think the Sewanee Young Writers' Conference might be a valuable experience for you, apply now or get in touch with us and we’ll be glad to send you more information. https://engage.sewanee.edu/register/SYWCApplication17

10/15/2026

This year’s Winterim Workshops will be led by Luke Geddes (Fiction) and Ciona Rouse (Poetry.) To learn more about them and check out their work, go to our website!

10/08/2026

Learn more about the Waverly Review and its mission here https://thewaverlyreview.wixsite.com/thewaverlyreview or on Instagram The Waverly Review | OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS. Submissions are open now!

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09/24/2026

Still not sure about Winterim? Let our alumni convince you!

09/17/2026

Fill out the form in our bio to share your exciting news with us and we will feature you on our socials. Consider sharing upcoming or recent publications, awards you have received, and other accomplishments. We look forward to cheering you on!

09/10/2026

Applications for SYWC Winterim are open now! Apply at the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

Exciting news! Recent SYWC alumna Evie Johns (SYWC’26) is publishing her debut novel with Invader Books on September 12th! “The Sunday Malefactor” is a small town mystery novel set in Middle Tennessee during the 1980s. The book is available for preorder now at invaderspace.com. Check our story for the link!

07/11/2026

It’s a rainy day for last Stirlings orders and goodbyes, after a wonderful final evening of dancing and enjoying everyone’s work. Thanks for an amazing summer, SYWC 2026!

07/08/2026

Some of the awesome things our writers have been up to:
Reading & writing (of course), night hiking, firefly catching, lots of games, guitar picking, and common room hangouts!

07/07/2026

It's way too tempting to buy every book in the bookstore, especially books by our incredible faculty and guest speakers! With director Heidi Siegrist's at the front 📚

07/06/2026

Closing out the weekend with meditation at Green’s View, craft classes + dog, the last of our amazing faculty readings, and enjoying a cooler evening after the rain.

Address

92 Dubose Lane
Sewanee, TN
37383

Telephone

(931) 598-1541

Website

http://sewaneewriters.org/

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The Blackbird Academy
2806 Azalea Place, Nashville

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