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March 2021 Message from the President When asked to describe who we are and what we do at SCWA, we typically highlight a few member benefits as captured on our website (something we’re mighty proud of). In a recent planning session, board member Roger Jones described it the best when he summed up our elements into three areas:   Association, Education and Publication.  We find the description quite fitting. You’ll hear us use it more, but most importantly, you’ll see and feel the benefits of your organization as we deliver on those elements. Read more of the Message from the President.   Events & Education 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Have you registered for the 2021 Virtual Annual Conference yet? The deadline is coming up fast for this exciting event, set for April 16-18. Take a look at the impressive list of notable authors, agents and publicists who will make up the faculty. We hope to see you there. Learn more and register! WRITING CONVERSATIONS AND BECOME AN AUTHOR SERIES Don't miss out on these terrific programs. Learn from other authors and experts to help you grow as a writer by attending one of the Writing Conversations or Become an Author programs. All of these virtual programs are free and open to members and non-members alike! Click on the images below for more information and to register. Membership News ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL April 1 is the annual renewal deadline for all existing SCWA memberships. Renew by going to your member profile page. For your convenience, please consider setting your future preferences to an auto-renewal.  As an incentive to renew prior to April 1, any current member who renews by then will be entered into a drawing for a year of free membership. If selected, your membership amount will be refunded.  NEW STATEWIDE VIRTUAL POETRY CHAPTER SCWA is pleased to announce the addition of a statewide virtual poetry chapter. Led by poet Len Lawson, the group will meet monthly from 6-8 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month, starting on March 10. To participate, contact Len at lenvillelaws@gmail.com. CHAPTER SPONSORS NEEDED FOR WRITING CONVERSATIONS Local chapters are needed to “sponsor” three sessions of our virtual Writing Conversations Series. If you or anyone in your group is a regular attendee of these virtual programs, please considering sponsoring. You will be able to pitch your chapter to the attendees. It's free advertisement for your chapter and a shout-out for your efforts. For more info, please contact Kasie Whitener at kasiewhitener@yahoo.com.  You also are encouraged to make recommendations for facilitators/hosts of Writing Conversations. Do you have a particular expertise in writing or an experience to share? Do you know someone who does? Please consider these opportunities. Questions or suggestions about SCWA membership? Email scwamembership@gmail.com. Not a SCWA member? JOIN HERE Not ready to join? Subscribe to The Quill newsletter and updates.