MEET OUR 2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DiAnn Mills
DiAnne Mills is a bestselling author with a passion for helping other writers be successful. While she is known for her action-packed, suspense-filled novels, DiAnn is also the author of several writing craft books.
Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests.
DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a former director of Blue Ridge Christian Writers, and a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers.
She is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at diannmills.com.
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
Attendees will have a chance to sign up for one-on-one appointments with an impressive list of industry professionals including publisher Gregg Bridgeman.
Other appointments are available with our other faculty including editor Dell Self; cover designer Diane Turpin, fiction authors Patricia Bradley, Loretta Eidson, Delores Topliff, Johnnie Alexander, and nonfiction writers David Bennett, Annette Marie Griffin, Shannon Leach, Alycia Morales, Tracy Crump, and Tammie Polk.
One-on-one appointments signups will begin Saturday, March 21, at 8 a.m. Besides one-on-one appointment, attendees will have opportunities for fellowship during the meal time, the Meet & Greet, and at the bookstore.
Our Keynote Speaker, DiAnn Mills is offering a free download of her nine-day devotional, “Expect an Adventure with God.”
Click the button below to access the devotional
Registration
Online registration for the 2026 Mid-South Conference is open. You may pay online via PayPal or by mail with a check. A complete day of training, which includes Saturday lunch and the Friday night Meet & Greet, only costs $139.
Our 2026 conference will present opportunities for attendees to learn from top-notch professionals in the writing industry. Workshops will be led by more than a dozen authors, editors and agents. Click below to meet our faculty and learn about the workshops.
Friday Workshops
Get the most from your MSCWC registration! These three-hour workshop intensives are held simultaneously, from 1 to 4 p.m., so those who register for Friday will be able to choose one of these classes for a modest additional fee. Learn more by clicking the button below.
Our Location
MSCWC will be held again this year at Central Church of Collierville, Tennessee. Click this link to visit the church’s beautiful website. We are so grateful the church has opened their doors to our conference. We know it will be a blessing to attendees.
Friday Night
Meet & Greet 5:30-7:30 pm
BBQ dinner!
Don’t miss the opportunity to network and fellowship with faculty and other conference attendees at our Friday night Meet and Greet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The BBQ dinner is included in the price for paid registrants. You may also bring a guest for only $5 per person, payable at the door. Excellent conversation and an amiable atmosphere are free! It’s a must-do event!
helping communicators develop their talents for God's glory
Lodging
Mid-South Christian Writers Conference has a block of rooms at the Fairfield Inn, 10290 Collierville Road, Collierville, TN, 38017.
Note: Use the button below for reservations.