SWWIM is a reading series @thebetsyhotel. SWWIM Every Day is an online daily lit mag. We raise the voices of women. Co-founders @catprescott & @Kavetchnik.
SWWIM’s Residency @thebetsyhotel offers poets time and space to write, read, walk along the beach, dream, and swim (of course). Applications close on 8/1. We can't wait to read yours!
Apply at the link in our bio.
Some photos by Chantal Lawrie.
In January 2026, SWWIM’s reading series at The Betsy-South Beach featured poets Rita Mookerjee & Madison Miller. Here are some photos from that wonderful reading. Keep an eye out for more highlights from our spring reading series!
Photos by Chantal Lawrie.
SWWIM is swimming off into a summer hiatus for July & August.
Submissions for the 2027-2028 #SWWIMResidency remain open until 8/1 #SWWIMEveryDay will return on 8/31.
Our Weekly Spotlight is also on hiatus - we will begin accepting news again on 8/15.
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SWWIM Team
We have reached our cap for fee waivers for this residency application season.
Applications with the application fee are open until 8/1.
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SWWIM Team
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@TheBetsyHotel SWWIM’s Residency includes a four day, three night stay in The Writer’s Room at The Betsy. Poets participate in poetry readings & Meet the Artist events with local Miami artists. Residents also receive a per diem to be used at The Betsy restaurants and/or room service.
Poets Alafia Nicole Sessions, Chloe Martinez, & Krysten Hill tell us about their experience at the Betsy Hotel @thebetsyhotel for SWWIM’s Residency. Have you sent in your application yet? Apply at the link in our bio. Applications close August 1st.
Photos by Chantal Lawrie.