SouthWest Writers (SWW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to helping writers improve their craft and further their careers. Here are a few resources we think you’ll find useful.
SWW’s Professional Directory
Our Pro Directory includes the names and contact information of SWW members who can assist others, including members of the public, with issues related to the art and business of writing. If you’re an SWW member with a service to list, complete and submit this form. Questions? Contact us at info@swwriters.com.
Bookstores
The following New Mexico independent bookstores welcome author readings/signings. Let us know of others we can add to the list.
Books on the Bosque
6261 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Suite A-2
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
505-525-9114
hello@booksonthebosque.com
Read “Bookstore Review: Books on the Bosque” by Rosa Armijo-Pemble
Casa Camino Real Bookstore
314 S. Tornillo Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
575-649-9173
Read “Leer es Vivir/To Read Is to Live” by Rosa Armijo-Pemble
Organic Books
Nob Hill’s home-grown family-owned
Hours 11:00 am–6:00 pm every day
111 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
organicbooksellers@gmail.com
505-553-3823
Page 1 Books
New Mexico’s largest independent bookstore
5850 Eubank Blvd NE, Ste B-41, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
orders@page1book.com
505-294-2026
Writing Organizations
SWW supports other writing organizations — we’re in this together! This page on our website is dedicated to our sister organizations that help judge our annual writing competition: The New Mexico State Poetry Society and The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Croak & Dagger
Croak & Dagger is the New Mexico chapter of Sisters in Crime. They are published authors, aspiring writers, and readers — bound by their affection for the mystery genre and their support of women who write mysteries. Membership is open to everyone interested in mysteries.
Miscellaneous
“The Writer’s No-Stress Guide to Tax Deductions” by Dorajane Apuna-Grummer