Events

Past Events

Readings

Cherokee County Library National Poetry Month Reading

Friday April 19, 2024

2:30 p.m.

Group reading

300 East Rutledge Avenue

Gaffney, South Carolina

Funky Fish Camp Reading Series

Tuesday January 16, 2024

8-9 p.m.

Featured poet

Between the Antlers

100 Wood Street

Georgetown, South Carolina  

Fall Lines: A Literary Convergence Launch

Sunday August 18, 2019

2-3:30 p.m.
Group reading
Richland Library
1431 Assembly Street
Columbia, South Carolina  

Archive: South Carolina Poetry Since 2005

Saturday April 27, 2019

5 p.m 

Group reading

Pat Conroy Literary Center

905 Port Republic Street

Beaufort, South Carolina  29902

Kakalak 2018

Sunday April 14, 2019

2 p.m.

Group reading

121 Main Street E

Rock Hill, South Carolina  29730

Archive: South Carolina Poetry Since 2005 

Saturday March 23, 2019

11 a.m 

Group reading

Richland Library

Theater, Second Level

1431 Assembly Street

Columbia, South Carolina  29201

Archive: South Carolina Poetry Since 2005 

Saturday September 22, 2018
Start time: 5 p.m. 
Group reading

Blue Bicycle Books
420 King Street
Charleston, South Carolina 

Poems: Bones of the Spirit

Sunday August 19, 2018

Start time: 1 p.m.

Featured poets: Michele Reese, Ann Humphries, and Frances J. Pearce

Rooted in Wellbeing

141 Shandon Street

Columbia, South Carolina 

Fall Lines: A Literary Convergence Launch

Sunday August 12, 2018

3-4:30 p.m.
Group reading
Richland Library
1431 Assembly Street
Columbia, South Carolina  

Mind Gravy

Wednesday June 11, 2014

8 p.m.

Featured poet

Drip Coffee

729 Saluda Avenue

Columbia, South Carolina

Monday Night Poetry and Music 

Monday May 26, 2014

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Featured poet/Chapbook launch

East Bay Meeting House

160 East Bay Street 

Charleston, South Carolina

Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poetry Series

Tuesday June 11, 2011

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Featured poet

Dock Street Theatre Courtyard

135 Church Street

Charleston, South Carolina

Workshops

Building a Writing Practice

Sunday March 19 through Friday March 24, 2023 

John C. Campbell Folk School

Brasstown, North Carolina

What’s stopping you from reaching your writing goals? Time? Dedication? In this class you will learn how to develop a writing practice. We will engage in enjoyable guided exercises to stretch our writing muscles and generate new work, explore different types of writing, discuss strategies to create and achieve goals, and develop literary community. All levels welcome.

Starting to Write Poetry and Prose

Tuesday October 18, 2022, 7-9 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Are you new to writing and don’t know where to begin? Are you an experienced writer seeking inspiration? Learn how to get your pen moving anytime, anywhere. Participants in this two-hour workshop will explore writing poetry and prose through the use of prompts and guided exercises. 

Starting to Write 

Sunday February 6 through Friday February 11, 2022
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, North Carolina

This class led by poet and writer Frances J. Pearce is intended for those who want to write creatively, but don't know where to begin, as well as for writers who seek direction in expanding their repertoire. A series of enjoyable guided exercises will help you generate ideas for writing projects, assist you in recognizing your own unique voice, and unearth the stories you have to tell. No prior writing experience is needed.

Starting to Write 

Sunday September 2 through Saturday September 8, 2018
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, North Carolina

This class led by poet and writer Frances J. Pearce is intended for those who want to write creatively, but don't know where to begin, as well as for writers who seek direction in expanding their repertoire. A series of enjoyable guided exercises will help you generate ideas for writing projects, assist you in recognizing your own unique voice, and unearth the stories you have to tell. No prior writing experience is needed.