RETREAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 21

The South Carolina Writers Association is excited to present the 2026 Storyfest Literary Retreat Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, featuring Pam Stone, actress, syndicated columnist and author of "Girls Like Her;" author Caleb Wycal, keynote speaker; Michael McGandy, director of USC Press, leading a panel of esteemed publishers; and Tayler Simon of Liberation Is Lit Pop-Up Bookstores.

The event, to be held at the AC Hotel in downtown Spartanburg, will include talks and classes by writers, editors and agents from across South Carolina and the Southeast.

Full details on all speakers, panels and schedule will be provided soon.

Registration:

Students: $125
Saturday Only: $150
Regular Registration/Members: $250 (starting April 1)
Regular Registration/Nonmembers: $375 (starting April 1)

If you are not a member of SCWA, join now to enjoy the member rate for Storyfest along with other SCWA benefits. Membership is $75 annually; go to Join Us. (Be sure to renew if you haven't already!)

Registration may be canceled up until 14 days before the start of the conference for a full refund. No refunds after that date.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

Hub City Press
University of South Carolina Press
Warren Publishing

Clemson Libraries/Press
Publish Pros
Sandusky Editorial Services