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 The
Alabama Writers' Forum promotes and facilitates the practice of literary arts through
its services to writers and the general public. With more than 600 individual and
corporate associates statewide, the Forum represents diverse voices of today's writing
talent. The Forum was founded in appreciation of Alabama's strong literary heritage with a
commitment to it's continuation. |
| The Literary Arts Awards and Scholarships Program is a statewide competition among ninth through twelfth graders. Student works of creative non-fiction, drama, poetry and short fiction are judged by writers of national reputation in those fields. Each first and second place winner receives a cash prize, certificate, and an autographed book by an Alabama author. The judges may also give special recognition awards. To be considered for the scholarship competition, seniors submit a portfolio of works in at least two categories. Winners receive a $500 cash award. |
| Alabama Voices brings prominent Alabama writers, often accompanied by scholars familiar with their work, into libraries and other community venues for readings and discussions. Programs are held in urban and rural settings throughout the state. Alabama Voices continues to grow and benefit participating communities, writers, and the local groups which sponsor the programs. |
| First Draft, a quarterly journal published by the Forum, provides an in depth look at the state's contemporary literary scene. First Draft's articles include profiles of Alabama writers, selections from their work, and essays on literary topics. Each issue has a calendar of events, announcements of competitions (both in-state and beyond) and reviews of books from Alabama authors and presses. |
| Partnerships - Since 1992, the Forum has
partnered with a number of Alabama educational institutions, annual literary events, and
teacher organizations. Some of these include the Alabama Department of Youth Services,
Auburn University Center for the Arts and Humanities, the Alabama Cooperative Extension
Service, "Writing Today"/Birmingham Southern College Office of Special Events,
University of Alabama Program in Creative Writing, The Writers Festival of the University
of North Alabama, Auburn University at Montgomery's Writers' Colloquium, Alabama Southern
Community College, more than 20 public libraries, the Alabama College English Teachers
Association, the Alabama College Teachers of English, the Alabama African American Arts
Alliance, and the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education. The Forum also works closely with the Alabama State Council on the Arts to guide and nurture programs in the literary arts. |
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Writers' Forum Alabama State Council on the Arts / 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, Alabama / 36130-1800 / 334-242-4076 Ext. 233 |
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