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The Charleston Literary Festival has announced exciting ticket packages for its upcoming event scheduled from November 7-16, 2025. Two new options, The Festival Insider Pass and The VIP Literary Weekend Experience, aim to enhance the festival experience for literature enthusiasts. These packages offer exclusive access to a range of events featuring renowned writers and provide opportunities for intimate interactions with celebrated authors.

The Festival Insider Pass is priced at $750 but holds a value of $1,500. It grants all-access to over 45 literary events and includes invitations to two exclusive parties at Dock Street Theatre. Along with unlimited access to author sessions, holders will enjoy a gift bag and invitations for two to the launch and pre-party.

In contrast, the VIP Literary Weekend Experience costs $2,000 for one guest and $3,500 for two. This package offers a three-day experience during either weekend of the festival: November 7-9 or November 14-16. VIP attendees will receive invitations to private parties in historic homes, access to a donor lounge, and exclusive tours, making it a highly coveted option for serious literary aficionados. Additionally, discounted luxury hotel rooms are part of the VIP package, making it even more attractive.

Individual tickets for the festival will go on sale on September 4, 2025, when the complete lineup of participating authors is revealed. Festival organizers are eagerly anticipating the diverse array of literary voices, including several New York Times bestsellers and Pulitzer Prize winners, who will participate in discussions and readings.

This year’s festival will also feature the return of the Cato Fellowship Prize, an initiative aimed at supporting emerging writers in North and South Carolina. Applications for the fellowship are currently open and will close on August 25, 2025. The selected two winners will each receive $7,500 and various opportunities to showcase their work during the festival.

Since its inception in 2017, the Charleston Literary Festival has evolved from its initial partnership with England’s Charleston Festival into an annual celebration of literature. The festival aims to provide attendees with an immersive literary experience set in the rich historic backdrop of Charleston, promoting the free exchange of ideas and fostering lively conversations among attendees.

Previous editions of the festival have hosted a range of renowned authors and literary figures, creating a vibrant space for community and understanding through literature. The festival promises to facilitate connections and conversations that transcend conventional online discussions, nurturing a deeper appreciation for the written word.

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