SouthWest Writers (SWW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to helping both published and unpublished writers improve their craft and further their careers. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, SWW serves writers of all skill levels in every fiction and nonfiction genre. We are 95% supported by membership dues and the fees charged for events. Donations are welcome!
At a SouthWest Writers meeting you will hear positive stories about the world of writing and be encouraged by your peers. You’ll find helpful people in a crowd of friends—and be inspired.
SWW offers its members a variety of creative challenges every month—opportunities to be published and to learn both the art and business of writing—through the monthly Sage e-News, our writing contests, and other projects.
Take a look at our classes and workshops, as well as the benefits of membership. If you have any questions, please contact the SWW office. Better yet, visit one of our twice-monthly meetings. We hope to see you soon!
Membership Information and Registration
Meet Our Member/Authors!
The Parris Award
Donation Opportunities!
SWW Contact Information
SWW Board of Directors
SWW Bylaws (2023)
Writing Contest Opportunities
History
SWW had its beginnings in the early 1980s as New Mexico Romance Writers (NMRW) with five members. In 1984, the organization had grown to about 150 members—and NMRW voted to change its name and open the group to writers of all genres. Today, with more than 400 members, SWW attracts writers, editors, and publishers around the world. For a detailed history of the organization, read The History of SouthWest Writers (updated 2023).
Also see information about the Parris Award and SWW’s 40th Anniversary.
I just submaitted a membership ap. It did not send me to paypal so ihave nor paaid yet. Ai am writing a YA hist-fantasy novwl that caontains Navajo mystisism. So I need a Navajp cultural expert/sensitiviity reader. Even better if he/she is a writer. Can you help??
Greetings Wes,
SWW is not a business but a group of independent writers. We don’t know if there are any cultural sensitivity readers in the group, but if you are a member you can post a request for them on our facebook page or ask for help during a meeting. Since you have not been successful with the website, you can become a member by calling our office Monday-thursday 9am to noon mountain time. 505-830-6034. Hope to see you at a future meeting.