2027 Festival

At UT Martin April 1-3, 2027

the competition

Learn how to enter the 2027 Competition
Deadline: December 1, 2026

membership benefits

Join us for the 2027 Southern Literary Festival

Keynote Speaker

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Graduate School Panel

What Next?: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask about Grad School in English

MA, MFA, Ph.D. what do all the letters really mean? A panel of current and recent graduate students will spill the tea about applications, portfolios, types of programs, and the real benefits and pitfalls of graduate study. Bring all your questions!

Saturday, April 22, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Keathley University Center Room TBA