SouthWest Writers offers various educational events to advance the skills and marketability of writers. Our monthly meetings boast a presentation by a successful author or other literary experts designed to help authors succeed.
Join us for our monthly programs.
SWW holds two monthly meetings:
The first is held in person at the UNM Continuing Education building located at University Blvd and Indian School Road, as well as via Zoom on the second Saturday of every month — 10:00 to Noon MT. After the meeting is done, members can use the room for small group meetings, such as critique groups or personal discussions for another hour!
The second meeting is only via Zoom on the fourth Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm MT (no Wednesday meeting in December).
*NOTE: Sometimes UNM-CE has large events at the same time we are meeting — You can find parking on the east side of the building or in the Elks Lot on the north side of the building.
The monthly workshop is held on the third Saturday of the month at the SWW office, times will vary, check details below. Special workshops may be scheduled independently.
Writers Coffee — A casual get together of writers once a month just for the heck of it. Takes place at Books on the Bosque located at Coors and Montano.
2026 Upcoming Events
For details, see Meetings and Workshops, as well as our Meeting Location. For a pdf version of the schedule click here.
Starting in 2026, workshops will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the SWW Office or via Zoom.
March
Saturday the 14th ♦ Meeting: Suzannne Stauffer — What’s Your Genre?
Saturday the 21st ♦ Workshop: Brenda Cole — How to Survive Public Speaking (In person only at SWW Office)
Wednesday the 25th ♦ Meeting: Cait West — Writing from Trauma
Saturday the 28th ♦ Writers Coffee: 10:00–11:00 am, Books on the Bosque — Socialize with other writers, no speaker/no program
April
Saturday the 11th ♦ Meeting: Sara Frances — Joy, Death, and Memoir in Short Form Poetry
Saturday the 18th ♦ Workshop: Sara Frances — Joy, Death, and Memoir in Short Form Poetry
Wednesday the 22th ♦ Meeting: Debbie White — What makes a compelling story?
Saturday the 25th ♦ Writers Coffee: 10:00–11:00 am, Books on the Bosque — Socialize with other writers, no speaker/no program
May
Saturday the 9th ♦ Meeting: Irene Blea, Ph.D. — Writing Poetry as a Civil Right
Saturday the 16th ♦ Workshop: Gary Lucero — Using AI as an editor (class minimum 5 participants)
Wednesday the 27th ♦ Meeting: Jim Tritten, host — Unbreaking the Circle and Holes in Our Hearts readers
Saturday the 30th ♦ Writers Coffee: 10:00–11:00 am, Books on the Bosque — Socialize with other writers, no speaker/no program
June
Saturday the 13th ♦ Meeting: Sherri Burr — How to Mine Family History for Literary Gold
Saturday the 20th ♦ Workshop: David Menicucci — Research for all books: Fiction and Non-Fiction
Wednesday the 24th ♦ Meeting: Lisa Haneberg — Substack
Saturday the 27th ♦ Writers Coffee: 10:00–11:00 am, Books on the Bosque — Socialize with other writers, no speaker/no program
July
Saturday the 11th ♦ Meeting: Nancy McGuire – Freelance Writing that Pays the Bills
Saturday the 18th ♦ Workshop: David Hicks — Set Yourself Up for Publishing Success – (Zoom)
Wednesday the 22th ♦ Meeting: Christopher Locke — IBPA
Saturday the 27th ♦ Writers Coffee: 10:00–11:00 am, Books on the Bosque — Socialize with other writers, no speaker/no program
Visitor/Guest Policy
With the new year comes a return to SWW’s previous policy concerning meeting attendance. We encourage visitors and guests to experience what our award-winning writers’ association has to offer. We request non-members limit their attendance to three meetings, after which we hope they will join SouthWest Writers. Visitors are welcome beyond their first three visits at a cost of $10 per meeting.
SouthWest Writers reserves the right to deny access to any SWW event to anyone who poses the possibility of being disruptive to the proceedings. Payments made online or through the office by said persons will be fully refunded.