Author Readings Program Application

Applications for readings between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025 are now OPEN.

You are eligible to host up to two authors per program year. Please apply four weeks in advance of your event. You will receive a response within two weeks of your application.

N.B. All authors must be contacted FIRST to confirm their availability before SWG proceeds with your application.

The SWG will send you an invoice of $70 for the Host Reading Fees for each of your readings. Host Reading Fees are paid directly to the SWG.

If approved, our Host Organization agrees to:






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If you are requesting one author for two different readings, please enter their information in both fields (author #1 and author #2). 




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