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.

The 2026 Storyfest Literary Retreat also will include optional masterclasses and manuscript and pitch critiques.

Registration:

Early Bird/Members: $200 (through March 31)
Early Bird/Nonmembers: $325 (through March 31)
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 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

Hub City Press
University of South Carolina Press
Warren Publishing

HOTEL INFORMATION:

AC Hotel Spartanburg
225 W. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29306

Room Rate: $239.00 USD per night, plus taxes/fees
Deadline to book under group: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Book your group rate for SC Writers Association

Please note: There is a 2-night minimum length of stay required to book under the group block for Friday and Saturday nights. If a guest initially books a 2-night stay and later reduces it to 1 night, the reservation will be adjusted to the standard retail rate for that night. 

There is a 48-hour cancellation policy associated with the group block, and the last day to cancel room reservations is Tuesday, April 21, 2026, without a cancellation fee (one night’s room & tax).

If you need assistance with booking, please call our sales office at (864) 345-6918.