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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We're so excited to announce that Justin Maxwell is our 2027 One-Acts Contest judge! You can learn more about our One-Acts contest by visiting tennesseewilliams.net/contests/

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We're so excited to announce that Bernice L. McFadden is our 2027 Fiction Contest judge! Learn more about our writing contests by visiting tennesseewilliams.net/contests/

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We're thrilled to announce that our 2027 Poetry Contest judge is Louisiana Poet Laureate Gina Ferrara! You can learn more about our contests at tennesseewilliams.net/contests/

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are pleased to welcome Marguerite Sheffer as our 2026-2027 Very Short Fiction judge! You an learn more about our Very Short Fiction contest by visiting: tennesseewilliams.net/contests/

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

When you’re showing some love to the New Orleans nonprofit scene on GiveNOLA Day, don’t forget TWFest! Every dollar helps us promote writers in our community. Your tax-deductible donation helps us continue to spread literary joy and creating magical events as we have for 40 years. mtyc.co/vjo0dg

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Our 2027 Writing Contests are NOW OPEN! Submit your work now until October for the chance to win cash prizes, VIP Festival Passes, public readings, publication, and more!⁠ ⁠ You can find more information about our contests at tennesseewilliams.net/contests/

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We Want Your Feedback! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this year's festival to help us ensure TWFest 2027 is the best festival yet. Click below to fill out our survey and let us know about your festival experience! tennesseewilliams.net/2026-twfest-...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

May 5, 2026 is this year's GiveNOLA Day, but early donating is open NOW! It's not too late to contribute to our special 40th anniversary fundraising campaign. Check out our GiveNOLA page here: www.givenola.org/organization...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We're so grateful to our official bookseller, Octavia Books, for all the amazing work they did at TWFest 2026! Check out all your favorites at their website: www.octaviabooks.com

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We have always depended on the kindness of strangers... and friends! Thank you SO much to our incredible volunteer team at TWFest 2026. We couldn't have done it without you! ❤️

Photo of Tennessee Williams smiling at the camera with the text "thank you to our amazing volunteers at TWFest26!"

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Happy birthday, Tennessee! 🎂 We're celebrating today with Writer's Craft Sessions and our Tribute Reading. Join us by visiting tennesseewilliams.net!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Throwback Thursday! It's our 40th anniversary this year, and we can't wait to celebrate our ruby anniversary together! Check out the exciting events we have planned for #TWFest26 by viewing our event schedule at: tennesseewilliams.net/2026-twfest-...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join us for the star-studded WE HAVE NOT LONG TO LOVE: A CELEBRATION OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS! Experience iconic scenes performed in intimate rooms throughout BK House & Gardens, where the boundaries between actors and audience disappear. Get tickets now tennesseewilliams.net/product/we-h...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We're so excited to share our Writer's Craft Series speakers at #TWFest26!⁠ ⁠ Join us for our Writer's Craft Series on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday March 26, 27, and 28 with sessions on fiction, poetry, and memoirs! ⁠ Get your tickets to these events by visiting: tennesseewilliams.net/tickets/

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Join us for the Last Bohemia Soiree, an unforgettable evening of conversation, music, and storytelling! Get your tickets now - space is limited! tennesseewilliams.net/product/the-...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Congratulations to last week's #WritingWednesday winner, Victoria Blake! And, thank you to everyone who submitted this week. ⁠ Are you looking for tickets to #TWFest? Submit a sentence to this week's Writing Wednesday prompt for the chance to win a free Literary Discussion Pass or tote bag!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce the winners and runners-up in our Very Short Fiction and One-Acts contests. Congratulations! ⁠ Thank you to our judges, Addie Citchens for Very Short Fiction, and Justin Maxwell for One-Acts!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

It's time for the last Writing Wednesday of 2026! Post your entry in the comments by Tuesday, 3/17 at 11:59 pm CT for the chance to win a free literary discussion pass or tote bag. Winners will be announced next Friday! ⁠ Prompt: Write one sentence in the style of Tennessee Williams.

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Join us for WILLIAMS UNDER THE OAKS! As a free gift to the community for our 40th anniversary, the Festival has partnered with The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to present an afternoon of free Williams-inspired theatre!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We could not produce TWFest without our dedicated volunteers, and we'd love for you to join us! Volunteer benefits include a FULL WEEKEND LitPass ($100 value) and other event perks. Shifts are flexible, as are locations. Learn more here: tennesseewilliams.net/support/beco...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce the winners and runners-up in our Fiction and Poetry contests. Congratulations! ⁠ Thank you to our judges, Ladee Hubbard for Fiction, and Skye Jackson for Poetry. One-Acts and Very Short Fiction contest results will be announced soon!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

There are only two more #writingwednesdays! Post your entry in the comments by Tuesday, 3/10 at 11:59 pm CT for the chance to win a free literary discussion pass or tote bag. Winners will be announced next Friday! ⁠ Prompt: Describe the voice of your favorite person. #writers #fiction #poetry

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Jaime Gill @jaimegill.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

They can’t take it back now, its been officially announced with my picture and everything. I’m a finalist for a Tennessee Williams Prize! Teenage me, who devoured Tennessee’s oh so queer plays, would cry at this honour. Maybe today me too. Results soon but finalist is already wild dream territory

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Time for another Writing Wednesday Winner! Congratulations to last week's #WritingWednesday winner, Nick Egan! ⁠ Looking for tickets to #TWFest? Submit a sentence to this week's Writing Wednesday prompt for the chance to win a free Literary Discussion Pass or tote bag!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Congratulations to each of our Very Short Fiction Contest Finalists! The TWFest 2026 Very Short Fiction winner and runners-up will be selected by finalist judge Addie Citchens. More coming soon!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It's time for another #writingwednesday! Post your entry in the comments by Tuesday, 3/3 at 11:59 pm CT for the chance to win a free literary discussion pass or tote bag. Winners will be announced next Friday! ⁠ Prompt: Write the opening line to a murder mystery.

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Congratulations to last week's #WritingWednesday winner, Kevin Smith! And, thank you to everyone who submitted this week - we loved reading your entries!⁠ ⁠ Looking for tickets to #TWFest? Submit a sentence to this week's Writing Wednesday prompt for the chance to win!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Congratulations to each of our Fiction Contest Finalists! The TWF 2026 Fiction winner and runners-up will be selected by finalist judge Ladee Hubbard. More coming soon!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#Writingwednesday week 2! Post your entry in the comments by Tuesday, 2/24 at 11:59 pm CT for the chance to win a free literary discussion pass or tote bag. Winners will be announced next Friday! ⁠ Prompt: Write a ten-word story or poem from the point of view of an inanimate object.

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A. B. Quinn @narfeggio.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I'm extremely honored to be a finalist in the Tennessee Williams Poetry Contest!

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Kate Tooley @katetooley.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This is the actual origin of the story that won the @twfestnola.bsky.social very short fiction contest last year, so I encourage everyone to follow their rage. ☺️

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Congratulations to each of our Poetry Contest Finalists! The TWFest 2026 Poetry winner and runners-up will be selected by finalist judge Skye Jackson. More coming soon!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#throwbackthursday! We're here reminiscing over some photos from our 2025 festival. We can't wait to gather together again this March! What events are you most looking forward to at #TWFest26? Tell us in the comments! Photo credit: Nkechi Chibueze

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Welcome to #writingwednesday 2026! Post your entry in the comments by Tuesday, 2/17 at 11:59 pm CT for the chance to win a free literary discussion pass or tote bag. Winners will be announced next Friday, 2/20!⁠ ⁠ Prompt: Describe your favorite city without saying the city name - Max 20 words.

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congratulations to each of our One-Act Contest Finalists! The TWFest 2026 One-Act winner and runners-up will be selected by finalist judge Justin Maxwell.

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Sharpen your pencils - #WRITINGWEDNESDAYS starts next Wednesday, February 11! Every Wednesday at 12 pm CT, we'll post a writing prompt for you to respond to in the comments. Keep an eye on all of our socials for the opportunity to show off your writing and win!⁠

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Are you ready for a cover reveal? We're so in love with our 40th anniversary program cover and are so excited to share it with you! With 40 years under our belt, and hopefully many more to go, our 2026 festival will honor old friends who've joined us along the way while also celebrating new voices.

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It's #TennesseeTuesday!⁠ ⁠ How well do you know Tennessee Williams? Can you complete this quote? Tell us in the comments!⁠ ⁠ #tennesseewilliams #twfest26

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

We are so excited to have our Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival featured in the February-March 2026 issue of Garden & Gun! We are honored to represent our city and our state in such a fantastic publication! Subscribe to Garden & Gun here: gardenandgun.com

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

The Strand magazine released an unpublished Tennessee Williams quartet, featuring The Strangers, a complete, previously unpublished Tennessee Williams radio play from 1938. Check it out here: strandmag.com/.../unpublis...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! We hope you've had a safe and happy holiday season, and we're so excited for the year to come! Best wishes for the new year!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Who needs Santa's Little Helper when you've got Tennessee Williams? Let our lovable literary figure help you find the perfect gift for the writers, readers, and NOLA fans in your life this holiday season. Shop our merch at: twfest.myshopify.com

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Get your LitPass for the 2026 Festival NOW! Gain access to entertaining and enlightening panels and conversations for readers and writers by authors, scholars, historians, publishers, and other literary and theater professionals. Grab your lit pass at: tennesseewilliams.net/product/2026...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

There are still some Tennessee Williams Gala tickets available! Get yours now to enjoy a night of revelry! Thursday, November 20, 7pm at the beautiful Hotel Peter & Paul 🌹Grab your tickets at tennesseewilliams.net/other-events...

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TWFest Gala – 2025 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Tennessee Williams Gala is no time to hold back on style. When it comes to recommended attire, we encourage you to step out of your day-to-day life and pull out the crown jewels of your closet! Check out our 2025 Gala Pinterest Board on our Gala page! tennesseewilliams.net/other-events...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Join us on Saturday, Nov 15, at 10 am at Baldwin & Co. for a FREE writing workshop led by Lorena O'Neil titled "The Art of the Interview" a workshop which will explore the complexities of media interviews, including what makes for a good interview. Register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Coffee & Craft

Please use this form to register for the free workshop to be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10 am at Baldwin & Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans. The leader of this workshop is Lorena...

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Do you already miss the Festival like we do? Want a poster, T-shirt, mug, or tote bag to rep the Festival all year long? Look no further! Find all that and so much more on our online merch store! twfest.myshopify.com

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Halloween is approaching fast, and there's so much to do before the weekend starts! Book your room, become a Friend of Tennessee, and grab your VIP passes at our early bird special price to save! Plus, make sure you grab your tickets to our Gala! tennesseewilliams.net Happy Halloween!

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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival @twfestnola.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Tickets on sale NOW for the Tennessee Williams Gala! The evening includes live music, culinary delights, and literary libations, plus our awards for excellence in theater, arts advocacy, and literature. VIP and General admission tickets are available now! tennesseewilliams.net/other-events...

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