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

Benefits of Membership

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Benefits of Membership
Benefits of Membership in The Southern Literary Festival Association

Becoming an institutional member of the Southern Literary Festival Association first and foremost benefits your students. When you join the association you’ll be able to:

-Submit student work to our competition and anthology in the Fall

-Attend the Festival with your students in the Spring

-Have the option of joining the Board

-Throw your hat in the ring to host a future Festival at your school!