This writing competition is in its 29th year

New Albany marks 29th year of William Faulkner writing competition

January 15, 2026 Jon Ross Myers

The William Faulkner Literary Competition is celebrating its 29th year in New Albany, Mississippi. The city is renowned as the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner.

New Albany hosts several landmarks dedicated to Faulkner, including the Union County Heritage Museum, the William Faulkner Literary Garden, and the William Faulkner Library.

The competition began 29 years ago on Faulkner’s 100th birthday, aiming to promote local writing talent and honor the literary legacy of the author.

Interested participants can find more information and enter the contest at the official website.

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