Writers attending for the first time discover suddenly they’re among others who care about story and word smithing as much as they do. What a rush it is to discover fellow humans who also see the world through the lens of storytelling. Writers who’ve attended the Santa Barbara Writers Conference keep coming back because this conference feels like going home.
Please join us in welcoming these writers to the SBWC tribe.
Fiction Winner - Tara Patrick
Genre Fiction Winner – Kerry Criss
Honorable mentions all genres of fiction – Jude Lutz, Oja Fin, Jo Bairzin, Tyla Natale
Finalists in all genres of fiction – Russ Doherty, Frank Cooter, Jennifer Brannon, Marco Patitucci, Vsevolod Shipitcyn, Nate Streeper, Maya Thust, Mattison Smith, Neal Turnage
Memoir Winner Mona Leigh Rose
Memoir Honorable Mentions Christine Casey Logsdon, Shira Musicant
Creative Nonfiction/Essay Winner Julia L Offen
Creative Nonfiction/Essay Honorable Mentions, Karen Kersting, Karla Freeman, Tracy Johns, Bill Watkins
YA Winner Amber Levine
Children’s Literature Winner Dena Davis
Children’s Literature Honorable Mention Patrice Karst
Ian Bernard Humor Award S. A. Brown
Admiral’s Scholarship Eugene Pidgeon
Take a Chance Scholarship (multi-genre) Elisabeth Albeck
Carol Ann Wilburn Poetry Award Winner To be announced later this week
From day one at SBWC, you’ll be a part of this tribe of people who love writing. You’re welcome at any stage, and at any age. If you’re interested in becoming a more accomplished writer this can be your home.
Write on!
Grace Rachow
SBWC Director
Thank you, Monte Schulz!
