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!
Panel
Room Five
11:00am- 50 minutes
For this panel, we would discuss what it is like to attend the Tucson Festival of Books as a vendor, strategies on promoting/marketing your book, and strategies getting into book festivals.
Presentation
Room Four
11:00am- 50 minutes
For self-published authors, choosing the right print-on-demand partner can be confusing. Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, BookBaby, and other services each offer different advantages in cost, distribution, quality, and control. In this 50-minute panel, publishing professionals and experienced authors break down the major POD options, explain how each platform works, and discuss how writers can choose the printing and distribution approach that best fits their goals. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the print-on-demand landscape and practical guidance for making the right publishing decision.
Presentation
Room Three
11:00am- 50 minutes
Between social media, busy schedules, and the constant pull of everyday life, staying focused on writing can feel harder than ever. In this open and honest panel discussion, writers share practical strategies for protecting creative time, overcoming distractions, and maintaining momentum. The session includes audience participation and open discussion, giving attendees a chance to share challenges, ask questions, and discover that every writer struggles with distractions—and none of us are facing them alone.
Presentation
Room 4
10:00am- 50 minutes
Presentation on the real effects of trauma and injury, not the Hollywood version. Discussion of head injury, penetrating trauma, falls, motor vehicle crashes and why people don't bounce back by the end of the episode.
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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