San Diego

Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 14-16, 2025

ANY NUMBER OF HOW-TO books or seminars combined may not give a writer the one priceless bit of clarity that will make a difference between being published successfully or not. Rejection by an editor or agent seldom yields the reason as to why a manuscript doesn’t grab them, and almost never how it can be fixed to ensure it will. That requires eyeballs and earwells on-page. In-person.

Founded and run by professional writers the SCWC has provided veteran and emerging talent with authoritative guidance to help distinguish manuscripts ready for market consideration for 39 years, facilitating well over $4 million worth of first-time authors’ book and screen deals. With extended one-on-one evaluation of advance submissions and dozens of read & critique and practical information workshops, the SCWC is among the only conferences specifically tailored to empower writers of every level with the vital tools, networking and industry prowess needed to sell their work.

Regardless which path to publication you pursue, whether a writer just starting out, a writer unable to determine why your work’s not working, a writer simply in search of answers, join us. Your words are worth it. You are worth it.

Limited to 175 conferees. Discounted pre-registration is now open.