Panel Nominations Are Open for the 2027 Sonoran Writers Conference
The Sonoran Writers Conference is now accepting panel nominations for 2027!
Writers, editors, publishers, educators, literary professionals, and members of Arizona's writing community are invited to help shape the next Sonoran Writers Conference by proposing panels, presentations, workshops, and conversations that will inform, inspire, and connect our community.
Whether you have an idea for a practical session on the craft of writing, a conversation about publishing and the business of being an author, or a panel exploring the changing literary landscape, we want to hear from you.
What Are We Looking For?
Panel nominations may address a wide range of subjects relevant to writers and the literary community, including:
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Writing craft and technique
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Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other literary forms
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Editing and revision
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Traditional, independent, and hybrid publishing
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Book marketing and author promotion
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Building and sustaining an author career
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Literary communities and organizations
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Libraries, bookstores, and reader engagement
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Technology and the future of writing and publishing
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Genre-specific discussions
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Workshops and hands-on educational sessions
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Other topics that would provide meaningful value to writers
We welcome proposals for both established topics and new ideas that reflect the questions, opportunities, and challenges writers are encountering today.
Who Can Submit a Nomination?
You don't need to be a previous Sonoran Writers Conference presenter to submit an idea.
Authors, publishers, editors, educators, booksellers, librarians, literary organizations, writing groups, and other members of the writing and publishing community are encouraged to participate.
You may nominate a panel or session that you would like to participate in yourself, or suggest a topic that you believe should be represented at the conference.
Submitting an idea does not guarantee its inclusion in the final conference program. The Sonoran Writers Conference team will review nominations as the 2027 program is developed, looking at subject matter, audience interest, available space, presenter availability, and the overall balance of the conference.
Help Build the 2027 Conference
The Sonoran Writers Conference is built around bringing writers together to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and strengthen Arizona's literary community.
Panel nominations give that community a direct role in determining the conversations we have at the conference.
Have an idea you'd like to see on the 2027 program? Submit your panel nomination below.
About the Sonoran Writers Conference
The Sonoran Writers Conference is a program of Anthology, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit organization supporting literary arts, writers, readers, and literary community programs.
Additional information about the 2027 Sonoran Writers Conference, including programming, presenters, schedules, and registration, will be announced as plans develop.
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.
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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.
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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