Established 2017
Serious Writer**We are in the process of redoing the website so please excuse any errors.**
Great writing deserves shelf space.
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The mission of Serious Writer is to build community, create networking opportunities, teach the most current industry information, and provide free and affordable instruction and training.
We’re proud to have been recognized as one of Writers Digest’s Top 101 Websites for Writers twice! with our sister site Almost an Author.
The Club has Moved to Patreon!
We’re in the process of moving our SW Club platform from Kajabi to Patreon.
Check out all the great benefits for being a SW Patron, including live trainings and opportunities for critiques and mentorship!
Thank you to our Club Patrons {Storytellers +}!
Jennifer E. Amy B. Josie S. Sandra C. Liz K. Cindy H. Deanna B. Patsy R. Robin C. Melissa H.
Dawn T. Hebe A. Dena Y. Connor S. Kate J. Rachel J. Amy S. Mary G. Miralee Dave A. Darla C.
Dave F. Kris M. Maryruth D. Julie T. Jean P. Dreama A. Winter F. Judith K. Joan K. Emily S.
Dave R. Sue P. Rene A. Katherine P. Jean W. Annette G. Julie L. Penny D. Dory O. Norma P.
Renee K. Luci T. Matthew M. Maureen B. Ruth S. Judy D. Teresa S.
2024 Serious Writer Awards
Three Contests. Three Winners.
Writer of the Year
Book of the Year
Book of the Decade
Announcements will be posted on our Facebook page.
Check out our list of past contest winners, finalists, and semifinalists by clicking here.
Events
2024 NC Writing & Marketing Intensive
Join us September 5-7 for our annual event where we deep dive into craft and marketing to help you develop your craft and sell more books!
2024 Italy Writers Conference
The first Serious Writer Italy event consisted of workshops, tours, food & wine tastings, cooking class, brainstorming sessions, and oh-so-much food.
Past multi-day conferences include:
- Italy Writing Retreat [2023, 2024]
- North Carolina Christian Writers Conference [2018, 2019, 2020]
- Ohio Christian Writers Conference [2017, 2018]
- Genre & Marketing Intensives - NC [2021, 2022]
Past 1-day "tour stops" included these cities:
- Pensacola, FL [2019]
- Tallahassee, FL [2018, 2019]
- Tampa, FL [2017, 2019, 2020]
- Atlanta, GA [2018]
- Cullman, AL [2018]
- Lexington, SC [2018, 2019]
- Nashville, TN [2019]
- Wimberley, TX [2018]
- Chicago, IL [2019]
Upcoming Events include:
Sept 5-7, 2024: NC Writing & Marketing Intensive
Italy Writing Retreat 2025
Season 1 of the Serious Writer podcast is available! Check out the last couple of episodes below.
