Conference on Southern Literature April 14-16 Chattanooga, Tennessee The Arts & Education Council’s 16th biennial Conference on Southern Literature will feature some of the most beloved writers in Southern literature. Highlights of this year’s event include a tribute to Harper Lee, the premiere of an Elizabeth Spencer documentary, keynote addresses by Dorothy Allison and […]
Country Roads Magazine Short Story Contest
February 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Country Roads magazine’s tenth annual Regional Writings issue will be published in June 2011, featuring the winners of their annual Short Story Contest and Readers’ Choice Award. Writers of Louisiana and Mississippi are now invited to submit works of fiction or haiku for a chance at publication. Submission deadline is Tuesday, March 15. A panel […]
Oxford American Summit for Ambitious Writers
February 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The first-ever Oxford American Summit for Ambitious Writers—a five-day, creatively intense workshop for writers seeking to enhance their literary skills—will take place June 21-26, 2011, atop picturesque Petit Jean Mountain in Arkansas. The application process for the Summit begins Jan. 15. Distinguished faculty, guest lecturers and publishing experts will lead innovative programming challenging participants to […]
Save the Date: April 14-16, Conference on Southern Lit
January 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you’d like the opportunity to meet Roy Blount, Charles Frazier, Richard Bausch, and Elizabeth Spencer all in the same place, don’t miss the 2011 AEC Conference on Southern Literature in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Arts & Education Council’s 16th biennial Conference on Southern Literature (April 14-16) will feature some of the most beloved writers in […]
Reynolds Price Set Bar High for Southern Lit
January 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
The literary world says goodbye to Reynolds Price, known by many as the voice of the south. Learn more about Price’s successful career by reading this New York Times article, and if you haven’t treated yourself to a Price read recently, try these:
Tallahassee Book Festival and Writers Conference
January 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tallahassee Book Festival and Writers Conference March 18-20, 2011 Florida Writes! This is your invitation to be part of our vibrant community of writers! It’s time to register for the 2011 Tallahassee Book Festival and Writers Conference, and the stellar line-up of speakers promises another inspiring conference you won’t want to miss! Do you write […]