FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
National Bestselling Author Tori Eldridge Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Sonoran Writers Conference
Mesa, Arizona — [March 26] — The Anthology, Inc. is proud to announce that acclaimed thriller author Tori Eldridge will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Sonoran Writers Conference, taking place May 9, 2026 at Benedictine University Mesa.
Thanks you
The Anthology Writers Conference provides two student discounts for each conference. A college student discount and a discount for students up to the 12th grade. Please use the form below to register a student for the event.
The 2025 Anthology Writers Conference is May 9, 2026 and YOU can be a part of the activity!
Presentation
Room Four
12:00pm- 50 minutes
Personal appearances and other places to sell books really keep an author busy. However, it also pretty much guarantees personal book sales. Patti will talk about where to find and cultivate places to sell your books, beyond the online sources. She will also talk about sales tax licenses, the equipment needed, and when a sales location is just not worth the effort.
Panel
Room Three
12:00pm- 50 minutes
Poetry goes many place with many styles. It is as vibrant and impactful as ever. Explore the power of poetry as it develops here in this century.If you are a poet now, or ever thought about writing poetry, this panel will give you a great peek into the immersive world of verse.
Panel
Room Five
4:00pm- 50 minutes
You leave a conference feeling energized, inspired, and ready to tackle any project—only to hit a slump as soon as you return to your daily routine. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to bridge the gap between conference hype and real-world action. Together, we’ll identify your key action steps, create a personalized schedule to stay on track, and explore effective strategies to keep you focused and motivated as you transition back into your routine.
Panel
Room Three
4:00pm- 50 minutes
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Subcategories
2026 Panel List
Welcome to the 2026 Sonoran Writers Conference Panels Schedule. Below is a complete list of all the panels being offered this year. A long list, but you can also break it down into smaller lists.
Lists by Room
SWC this year utilizes FIVE rooms of programming, all producing great opportunities to improve your writing. Visit the Panels listed by room:
ROOM ONE | ROOM TWO | ROOM THREE | ROOM FOUR | ROOM FIVE
Lists by Time
Get the smaller lists of the panels that are staring at a given time. This make planning much easier.
- 9:00AM Start
- 10:00AM Start
- 11:00AM Start
- 12:00PM Start
- 1:00PM Start
- 2:00PM Start
- 3:00PM Start
- 4:00PM Start
Lists by Presenter
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