The SCWC provides multi-tiered workshop tracks. With the exception of evening “Rogue” read & critiques, workshops run 90 minutes. Advance sign-up is not required for most workshops, so conferees are free to go to any session they choose. Should you find that a particular session is not for you, or if you’d prefer to simply tap into another, you are encouraged to do so. Workshop summaries can be found on the Workshops and Events page (when available).
Updated 3/29/25 |
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 |
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Noon – 8:00 PM |
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REGISTRATION OPEN | ||
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM |
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Orientation | How to make the Most of the Conference – Thomas |
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2 PM – 3:30 PM |
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Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Business/Alt. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
3:40 PM – 5:10 PM |
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Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Business/Alt. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
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NO-HOST MIXER | ||
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS | ||
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM |
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EVENING SPEAKER: TBA |
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9:00 PM – ON “ROGUE” WORKSHOPS |
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Read & Critique | All-Genre | TBA |
Read & Critique | Sci-Fi & Fantasy | TBA |
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 |
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8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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REGISTRATION OPEN | ||
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM |
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ORIENTATION | ||
9 AM – 10:30 AM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | What’s It All About, Author? |
Thomas |
10:40 AM – 12:10 PM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | Who Comes First? |
Thomas |
12:10 PM – 1:00 PM |
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LUNCH ON YOUR OWN | ||
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | The Structure of it All |
Thomas |
One-on-One | Advance Submission Appointments | Various |
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | The Beats Go On (optional) |
Thomas |
One-on-One | Advance Submission Appointments | Various |
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM |
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PAGE ONE CAGE MATCH | ||
6:45 PM- 8:00 PM |
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SCWC BANQUET | ||
6:45 PM- 8:00 PM |
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EVENING SPEAKER: TBA | ||
7:00 PM – ON “ROGUE” WORKSHOPS |
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Read & Critique | All-Genre | TBA |
Read & Critique | Sci-Fi & Fantasy | TBA |
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 |
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7:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
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EARLY “BARD” READ & CRITIQUE WORKSHOP |
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9 AM – 10:30 AM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
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Novel Boot Camp | WE’VE got the Beats? |
Thomas |
One-on-One | Advance Submission Appointments | Various |
10:40 AM – 12:10 PM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | We’ve got MORE Beats |
Thomas |
One-on-One | Advance Submission Appointments | Various |
12:10 PM – 1:00 PM |
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LUNCH ON YOUR OWN | ||
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced | TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | Brass Tacks and Hard Facts |
Thomas |
One-on-One | Advance Submission Appointments | Various |
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM |
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Read & Critique | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Craft | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Path to Pub. | To Be Announced |
TBA |
Novel Boot Camp | The End is Just the Beginning |
Thomas |
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM |
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AFTERNOON SPEAKER: TBA |
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5:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
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SCWC AWARD & FAREWELL | ||
Schedule subject to change without notice. |