Kentucky Resources for Writers
Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Kentucky, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you live in Kentucky, these are some organizations you might want to check out:
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The University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum is a nonprofit, nationally-recognized literary event. It is dedicated to showcasing renowned authors and interviewers in the Louisville community.
News from the literary arts capital of mid-America.
Founded in 1966 by a group of Kentuckians with a love for poetry, among them Jesse Stuart, Kentucky Poet Laureate, who continued to support KSPS until his death in 1984.
Educating members about the craft of writing and the business of publishing.
A group of writers from Owensboro, Kentucky and the surrounding area who share writing, brainstorm writing ideas, give and receive constructive critiques, and encourage each other.
Poetry and prose writing workshop groups in Lexington, Kentucky.
Its mission is to encourage reading and the love of books and to be a positive force in promoting literacy in the region and state.
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