Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference

May 14-17, 2026

Applications open September 1.

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Since 2016, the annual Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference has brought writers from near and far to Brevard, North Carolina to refine craft, share stories, and be part of a vibrant literary community. Hosted by the Transylvania County Library Foundation and Brevard College at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the conference features small immersive workshops with renowned visiting faculty and community readings.

2026 Faculty

 

Victoria Chang: Poetry

Leslie Jamison: Nonfiction

David Joy: Fiction

"I loved the sense of community, positivity, and culture of growth and learning. I felt like I was a kid at summer camp. "