Red Clay is the annual conference of the Georgia Writers Association. Held since 2009 in collaboration with Kennesaw State University, Red Clay is an all-day event with a diverse range of panels, readings, and workshops featuring amazing Georgia authors. It’s a day for the literary community to come together, and to celebrate what it means to be a Georgia writer. Come join us!

  • We are excited to have you join us for the 2026 Red Clay Writers Conference! Get your tickets here!

  • GWA members receive 30% off their conference tickets. Become a member today!

  • Complete a vendor form here. Space is limited!

  • Interested in helping out at Red Clay? Volunteers receive free registration in exchange for working 1-2 hour shifts.

    Find out more info and sign up here!

    All interested volunteers must complete the application no later than Saturday October 3rd by midnight.

  • The 2026 Red Clay Writers Conference Schedule is forthcoming. Stay tuned!

  • Need extra assistance finding the venue or finding the room your panelists is in? Feel free to look at or download the maps!

  • We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact administrator@georgiawriters.org.

  • Red Clay is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency, the National Endowment for the Arts.

    Funding also provided by a grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.