SWC Conference Dates: July 15-27, 2025
November 12, 2024
The 2025 Sewanee Writers' Conference will be held from July 15-27. Applications will be accepted January 15-March 1. Please note our new March 1 application deadline.
Welcome to the Mountain Writers!
July 17, 2024
Through July 27, the University of the South will continue to host the thirty-fourth annual session of the Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
Now Accepting Applications
January 15, 2024
We're now accepting applications to the 2024 Sewanee Writers' Conference! Apply (there’s no fee!) now through March 15.
2024 SWC Dates: July 16-July 28
November 27, 2023
The 2024 Sewanee Writers' Conference will be held from July 16-July 28. Applications will be open from January 15-March 15.
Now Accepting Applications
January 17, 2023
We're now accepting applications to the 2023 Sewanee Writers' Conference! Apply (there’s no fee!) now through March 15.
2023 SWC Dates: July 18-30
January 12, 2023
The 2023 Sewanee Writers' Conference will be held from July 18-30. Applications will be open from January 15-March 15.
2022 SWC Schedule: Open to the Public
July 8, 2022
From July 19-31, 2022, the University of the South will host the thirty-second annual session of the Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
Cheri Peters Memorial Service
May 20, 2022
We are saddened to share the passing of Cheri Peters, who served the Sewanee Writers' Conference community over our first 20 years.
Announcing 2022 SWC Faculty
January 02, 2022
We're thrilled to share our stellar line-up of 2022 SWC faculty!
SWC Closed to the Public
July 20, 2021
Due to COVID-19, the Sewanee Writers' Conference is closed to the public this summer.
Now Accepting Applications!
February 25, 2021
We are now accepting applications to the 2021 Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
In Memory of Randall Kenan
September 15, 2020
We are devastated by the loss of Randall Kenan, one of the most beloved members of our community. Randall was a beautiful soul, a brilliant writer, a generous teacher, and a kind man.
Virtual SWC Reading Series
August 19, 2020
As part of our new SWC Reading Series, we'll be hosting Fourth Thursday Readings, featuring SWC alumni.
SWC Online Master Classes and Workshops
May 18, 2020
We know we can’t replace the experience of gathering in Sewanee this July, but we’re excited to offer an opportunity for learning and community via a series of online master classes this summer, taught by writers, editors, agents, and theater professionals.
Cancelling 2020 Sewanee Writers’ Conference
April 16, 2020
Due to the coronavirus, we have unfortunately had to cancel the 2020 Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
Now Accepting Applications!
January 15, 2020
We're now accepting applications to the 2020 Sewanee Writers’ Conference!
2020 Conference Dates
September 23, 2019
The 2020 Sewanee Writers’ Conference will be held July 21-Aug. 2.
Leah Stewart Named New Sewanee Writers’ Conference Director
May 16, 2019
Leah Stewart, professor and chair of the English Department at the University of Cincinnati, has been named the new director of the Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
AWP Panels Featuring Sewanee Faculty, Visitors, and Staff
March 18, 2019
AWP Panels Featuring Sewanee Faculty, Visitors, and Staff
SWC Series with TK Podcast
March 4, 2019
We're pleased to share our podcast series with TK Podcast featuring SWC faculty and visitors.
Now Accepting Applications
January 5, 2019
We are now accepting applications to the 2019 Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
2019 Conference Dates
October 26, 2018
Celebrating our 30th anniversary, the 2019 Sewanee Writers’ Conference will be held July 16-28.
AWP Panels Featuring Sewanee Faculty, Visitors, and Staff
February 27, 2018
AWP Panels Featuring Sewanee Faculty, Visitors, and Staff
AWP Booth & Conference Alumni Reception: Tampa Edition
February 23, 2018
Our annual Sewanee Writers' Conference alumni reception will take place at the upcoming AWP Conference in Tampa.
Visiting Writers Reading Dec. 5, 4:30PM: Lee Conell and Daniel Groves
November 27, 2017
Visiting fiction writer Lee Conell and visiting poet Daniel Groves will read from their work on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m. in Gailor Auditorium on the campus of the University of the South.
The 29th annual Sewanee Writers’ Conference will be held July 17–29, 2018.
November 24, 2017
The 29th annual Sewanee Writers' Conference will be held July 17–29, 2018. We will begin accepting applications Jan. 5.
Stacy Allen Haines Memorial Lecturer: Poet Marilyn Nelson
September 19, 2017
Poet Marilyn Nelson will give the Sewanee English Department's Stacy Allen Haines Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m. in Gailor Auditorium. A book signing and reception will follow.
2017 Fellows & Scholars
July 10, 2017
Congratulations to our 2017 Sewanee Writers' Conference fellows and scholars.
Sewanee Writers’ Conference Begins 28th Year
July 10, 2017
Celebrating its twenty-eighth summer session, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference will run from Tuesday, July 18, through Sunday, July 30, and feature readings, panels, and lectures by nationally-recognized faculty, editors, publishers, and literary agents.
Edith Freni and Elyzabeth Wilder Selected for Ensemble Studio Theatre's 36th Marathon of One-Act Plays
April 26, 2017
Congratulations to Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence Edith Freni and Sewanee visiting assistant professor Elyzabeth Wilder! Both playwrights were selected for Ensemble Studio Theatre and Radio Drama Network's 36th Marathon of One-Act Plays.
Application Deadline: April 17
April 10, 2017
The deadline to apply to this summer's Sewanee Writers’ Conference is April 17. The 2017 Conference dates are July 18-30, and there is no cost to apply.
Staged Reading of Edith Freni’s Play The Mystic: Tues., April 11, at 6:30 PM
March 31, 2017
Professional actors will read Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence Edith Freni’s play The Mystic on Tuesday, April 11, at 6:30 PM in Guerry Garth (rain location Convocation Hall) on the campus of the University of the South. The event is free and open to the public. A reception and talk back will follow.
Mary Ruefle: 2017 Aiken Taylor Award Recipient for Modern American Poetry
February 28, 2017
The Sewanee Review has announced Mary Ruefle as the winner of the 2017 Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry. Ruefle has authored 12 books of poetry, including My Private Property (2016) and Trances from the Blast (2013), as well as two collections of prose, and other writings.
Poetry Reading: Earl S. Braggs, March 9
February 24, 2017
Distinguished poet and professor Earl S. Braggs will read at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the McGriff Alumni House in Sewanee.
AWP Panels Featuring Sewanee Faculty, Visitors, and Staff
February 3, 2017
Many of our 2017 faculty, visitors, and staff will be speaking on panels at AWP.
AWP Booth & Conference Alumni Reception: DC Edition
February 1, 2017
Our annual Sewanee Writers' Conference alumni reception will take place at the upcoming AWP Conference in Washington, DC.
Accepting Applications to the 2017 Sewanee Writers’ Conference
January 28, 2017
We are accepting applications to the 2017 Sewanee Writers’ Conference. The application deadline is April 17.
Tiana Clark Poetry Reading: Dec. 12, 7PM
December 7, 2016
Poet Tiana Clark will give a reading hosted by The Sewanee Review and The Mountain Goat, Sewanee's student magazine, on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7PM.
2017 Sewanee Writers’ Conference Dates
December 5, 2016
July 18–30, 2017
Tim O’Brien Reading: Thur., Oct. 6, 4:45 p.m.
October 3, 2016
Award-winning novelist Tim O’Brien will read from his work at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in Convocation Hall. The reading will be followed by a book signing.
2015-2016 Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence Cheri Magid
September 29, 2016
Special thanks to 2015-2016 Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence Cheri Magid for a wonderful year!
Danielle Evans to give Stacy Allen Haines Lecture
September 21, 2016
The Stacy Allen Haines Lecture will be given by Danielle Evans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, in Convocation Hall.
Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence Edith Freni
September 14, 2016
We would like to welcome Edith Freni as the Tennessee Williams Playwright-in-Residence for the 2016-2017 academic year at the University of the South.
Application Deadline: April 15
April 8, 2016
Friday, April 15 is the deadline to apply to the Sewanee Writers' Conference.
TK Podcast
April 6, 2016
Adam Latham and James Scott discuss the Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
Cheri Magid's Play 'The Gaba Girl'
March 29, 2016
Tuesday, April, 5 — 7:30 PM
Tennessee Williams Center Black Box Theater
AWP Booth & Conference Alumni Reception: LA Edition
March 4, 2016
Our annual Sewanee Writers' Conference alumni reception will take place at the upcoming AWP Conference in LA.
Now accepting applications
January 28, 2016
We are now accepting applications to the 2016 Sewanee Writers’ Conference.
