Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference 2019
Sponsored by the Transylvania County Library Foundation and Brevard College
2019 Faculty
Wiley Cash – Fiction ♦ Robin Wall Kimmerer – Non Fiction ♦ Frank X Walker – Poetry
Public Events During the Conference
Free and open to the public
Friday, May 10
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Ingram Auditorium, Brevard College – 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 11
Wiley Cash & Frank X Walker
Rogow Room, Transylvania County Library – 7:30 pm
Book signing with the authors after each event.
Highland Books will be on hand with books for sale and signing.
From the participants of the Looking Glass Rock Writers' Conference, 2018...
About the Conference
How to Apply
Application Deadline: March 1, 2019. Our application process uses the online manager Submittable. There is no fee to apply. Admissions decisions will be based on manuscript evaluation. Up to three full and three partial scholarships will be awarded. All applicants will be considered for these scholarships. Decisions will be announced by March 15. Enrollment in each workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Conference cost: $475. Includes workshop, all meals and receptions, and campus housing in a private room.
Cost without campus housing (includes meals): $325.
Attendees will be billed upon acceptance. Payment is due April 1.
2019 Schedule
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Thursday May 9 |
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| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Check-in (Stanback Hall) |
| 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m | Dinner (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Opening Gathering and Author Panel (MG 125) |
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Friday May 10 |
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| 7:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 8:30-10:15 a.m. | Workshop 1 (MG Classrooms) |
| 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Break (MG Lobby) |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Workshop 2 (MG Classrooms) |
| 12:15-1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Scholarship Recipient Readings (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 1:30-5:00 p.m. | Free Time |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Reception (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Banquet (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Public Reading: Robin Wall Kimmerer (Ingram Auditorium) |
| 8:30-9:00 p.m. | Book Signing: Robin Wall Kimmerer (Ingram Auditorium Lobby) |
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Saturday May 11 |
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| 7:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 8:30-10:15 a.m. | Workshop 3 (MG Classrooms) |
| 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Break (MG Lobby) |
| 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Workshop 4 (MG Classrooms) |
| 12:15-1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Scholarship Recipient Readings (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 1:30-5:00 p.m. | Free time (optional van trip to Pisgah National Forest 2:00-4:00 p.m.) |
| 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Dinner (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 7:00-7:15 p.m. | Shuttle to Transylvania County Library |
| 7:30-9:00 p.m. | Public Readings: Wiley Cash and Frank X Walker (TC Library) |
| 9:00-9:30 p.m. | Book signing, Wiley Cash and Frank X Walker (TC Library) |
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Sunday May 12 |
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| 7:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 8:30-10:15 a.m. | Workshop 5 (MG Classrooms) |
| 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Break (MG Lobby) |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Conference Wrap-Up (MG 125) |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Send Off (Myers Dining Hall) |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Check-out (Stanback Hall) |
Contact Us
Questions?
Dr. Alyse Bensel, Director
Looking Glass Rock Writers' Conference
Brevard College
828-884-8369
About Brevard and Transylvania County
Transylvania County is a beautiful place every season of the year, but there is something particularly lovely about an Appalachian spring. We are home to the Pisgah National Forest, the Gorges State Park and the DuPont State Recreational Forest. So, while you are here for the Conference, we hope you will take some extra time to explore. Bike, hike, paddle, visit one of our 250 waterfalls, or stroll through downtown Brevard. Whatever you do, we welcome you to our county! For more information on things to see and do, click http://www.visitwaterfalls.com/
2018 Conference Photos featuring authors Craig Johnson, Janisse Ray, and Marilyn Kallet.
Platinum Sponsors
Transylvania County Library and Brevard College
