Western Writers of America, Inc., was founded in 1953 to promote the literature of the American West and bestow Spur Awards for distinguished writing in the Western field. The founders were largely authors who wrote traditional Western fiction, but the organization swiftly expanded to include historians and other nonfiction authors, young adult and romance writers, and writers interested in regional history.

WWA offers a range of benefits to its members, including an annual convention in June that brings together members, publishers, editors, and agents for networking, business transactions, and engaging panels. During the convention, the prestigious Spur Awards and banquet celebrate the organization’s top award recipients. WWA actively supports its members in marketing their work through participation in trade shows and promoting literature of the American West. Members also enjoy exclusive access to an online bookstore, the Star Speakers Bureau for event speaking opportunities, and features in Roundup magazine, which reviews members' books. Additionally, members are included in the Western Writers Hall of Fame Member Interactive at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West/McCracken Research Library.

Annual WWA Convention
Each year WWA holds its annual convention somewhere in the American West. Members, agents, publishers, editors, and more gather together to talk ...
Starts: 2025-06-18   [Read More]

Western Writers of America Spur Awards
To be eligible, works submitted must be set in the American West, the early frontier, or relate to the Western or frontier experience. Submitted works...
Deadline: 2024-01-15