To apply
Applications for the 2026 conference workshops are now open. To apply, send us your best published or unpublished work through the conference’s Submittable page. There is no fee to apply. Application deadline: December 31.
Fiction: Submit up to 20 double-spaced pages of a story or novel excerpt.
Nonfiction: Submit up to 20 double-spaced pages of an essay or memoir excerpt.
Poetry: Submit up to 10 pages of poetry, with one poem per page, all in one document.
Please do not put your name in the text or file name of the saved document. All submissions will be read anonymously.
Admissions
Acceptance is based on the manuscript you submit with your application. The manuscripts are read anonymously, and competitive admission decisions are made based on their evaluation. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and career phases.
The 2025 LGRWC will take place May 14-17, 2026.
Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
You may apply to two workshops, but you will be selected for only one.
Accepted participants will be notified in February 2026.
Workshops are limited to 12 participants.
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age.
Cost to attend
Your all-inclusive conference cost is $650, including six workshop sessions, receptions, excursions, readings, meals, and housing on the Brevard College campus. You are welcome to lodge elsewhere, but there is no discount for doing so.
All participants are financial aid recipients. The actual cost per participant exceeds $2,500. We strive to make the conference as inclusive as possible by keeping your direct costs as low as possible. This is possible thanks to the generous support of the Transylvania County Library Foundation and Brevard College.
A limited number of full scholarships from the Transylvania County Library Foundation are available based on merit, need, and/or Transylvania County residency. Scholarships may also be available for currently enrolled Brevard College students. To be considered for a full scholarship, select the appropriate portal on Submittable when applying.
Registration and payment portals will open in February through Brevard College. Payment is due in full by March 1, 2026.
If you cannot attend the Conference, you can receive a 50% refund if you cancel 30+ days before the conference. No refund will be given if you cancel less than 30 days before the conference.
