The Looking Glass Rock Writers' Conference, set in the Appalachian landscape of Transylvania County, North Carolina, offers a focused fiction workshop led by Deesha Philyaw. The conference is supported by the Transylvania County Library Foundation, which provides full scholarships covering tuition, room, and board. These scholarships are designated for Transylvania County residents, merit-based applicants, and need-based applicants, reflecting a commitment to both local community and broader literary excellence. Applicants may submit to both the scholarship and general application forms for dual consideration. The workshop itself is a core component of the conference, though specific details are forthcoming. The submission guidelines request up to 20 double-spaced pages of fiction—a short story, novel excerpt, or multiple shorter stories—in a standard font. Work may be published or unpublished, and accepted participants may submit a different manuscript for the workshop. This flexibility allows writers to present their strongest work at the time of application while reserving the option to refine or shift focus upon acceptance. The curatorial vision emphasizes craft and community. By offering full scholarships, the conference seeks to remove financial barriers for talented writers, whether they are local residents or applicants demonstrating merit or need. The presence of Deesha Philyaw, a writer known for her nuanced explorations of Black life, gender, and sexuality, suggests a workshop environment attentive to voice, character, and the complexities of contemporary fiction. The conference’s location in Transylvania County further grounds the experience in a specific place, potentially enriching the workshop with a sense of regional literary heritage.