Poets and Writers Invited to Participate in Tennessee Williams Poetry and Short Story Contests 

Poets and Writers Invited to Participate in Tennessee Williams Poetry and Short Story Contests 

January 2, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  As the Tennessee Williams Key West Festival nears, Key West Art & Historical Society invites poets and writers to submit original works for its 2024 Poetry and Short Story writing contests – components of the annual celebration held each March in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary icon that moved to Key West in 1949 and remained a resident for 34 years.

While there is no specific theme for the 2024 writing competitions, submissions must in some way reference Tennessee Williams.  Authors may choose to write a story referencing Williams, his family, one of his characters, or one of the actors/actresses who played a role in his plays or films.  Cost is $10 per submission and is limited to one poem and/or one short story per person.  The first-place winner in each contest will be awarded $300 while the second-place winner will receive $150.  Submissions will be accepted through March 10, 2024.  For full contest information, guidelines, and a submission link visit www.twfest.org/contests.

The Tennessee Williams Museum at 513 Truman Avenue is open every day for self-guided tours 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  For more information, contact Key West Art & Historical Society at 305-295-6616 or visit

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