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World’s best writing conference and retreat. Seaside, FL every year 2nd week of May. Check out our amazing faculty and register now!
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Hey is it too late to register for Longleaf 2026!
Hell yes it is!
Well, not really--we take Conference Pass registrants all the way up to the second day of our events-but JEEZ you are pushing it!
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Yes. Don't ask how. Just get in on this
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April 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Why don't we finish out our list of FOMO faculty: we have Denton Loving for poetry this year and couldn't be happier! dentonloving.com

WE HAVE FOUR SPOTS FOR 2026 LEFT SO REGISTER NOW!

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March 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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We cannot believe our luck when it comes to faculty (see our past alumni here longleafwritersconference.com/alumni/ and we cannot believe our luck to have Maria Kuznetsova as prose faculty for 2026!

WE HAVE FOUR SLOTS LEFT SO REGISTER TODAY!

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March 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Who else is coming, you ask? And what about housing? We have some spaces we can help you fill!
Did we mention that we have @nickolebrown.bsky.social Nickole Brown and Chantel Acevedo this year?!
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March 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Unpause. AWP got ahold of us and wouldn't let go!
No matter, check out who you might hang with on the beach in May! Beth Ann Fennelly and Tom Franklin are joining us again and we couldn't be happier. Check out Beth Anne's new book here!
www.bethannfennelly.com/the-irish-go...

Register today!
March 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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We haven't even talked about our incredible visiting writers and faculty!? Let us start with our friend Jennifer Haigh!

We are huge fans and are so happy to have her on the beach May 9-16 this year! jennifer-haigh.com
March 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Texas State University is one of our newest partners and @divinebyrd.bsky.social Divine Byrd is one of the incredible scholars who will join us at Longleaf this year. Thanks to Longleaf faculty member @charlottepencewrites Charlotte Pence! www.divinebyrd.com
February 26, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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@awpwriter.org 2026? We will be stationed at Booth 854!

We will be giving away some swag and featuring our scholars and fellows and faculty so stop on by! We will also be advertising a deep discount for registrations made at AWP and will have details there for our Reception so stop on by!
February 25, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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We are so fortunate to have such wonderful partners and the University of South Alabama has been with us for four years. Please welcome 2026 scholar Hannah Rhodes! Hannah also edits Oracle! www.southalabama.edu/colleges/art...
February 24, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Next up is our wonderful @southalabamabsb.bsky.social University of South Alabama Roe Van Derwood! www.southalabama.edu/colleges/art...
Register! It is now or never! longleafwritersconference.com/registration/
February 23, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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We are pumped to be announcing more of our university scholar programming--where we partner with universities to bring their stars to Longleaf! Please Welcome Tatyana Hill from AUBURN MFA! www.auburncircle.com/staff/tatyan...

REGISTER NOW! www.longleafwritersconference.com
February 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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What would we do without our ties to southern universities like @olemiss.bsky.social and The University of Mississippi MFA program? Please help us welcome Jenny Maaketo to Longleaf 2026 as on of their scholars! longleafwritersconference.com/registration/
February 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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UAB and the Birmingham Poetry Review bring such a special group of students alongside their literary journal. Big thanks to Adam Vines for introducing us to Robin Siegel who will join us this year!

Please share and welcome her!
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February 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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The @olemiss.bsky.social MFA has helped support scholars for nearly a decade. Help us welcome Elly MacKay to our conference!
Time is running out so get your seats booked: longleafwritersconference.com/registration/
February 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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The St. Joes Community Foundation has provided critical support over the years and we are happy to announce Angela Williamson Emmert as one of our scholars! Register Now to join these incredible poets and writers! longleafwritersconference.com/registration/
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Registration – LONGLEAF WRITERS CONFERENCE
2026 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ISOPEN NOW!Seats are Limited! 2026 Workshops Fiction creative non-fiction Poetry Screenwriting PLEASE READ!Registration does not require an application. Simply select an o...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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We are happy to announce that Maggie Anderson will join us this year as a CNF Fellow! electricliterature.com/my-father-tr...
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My Father Tries to Teach Me His Map of Chicago - Electric Literature
He’s been the cartographer all along, steadfastly believing I’d learn to read his directions
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February 14, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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And Sarah Destin joins us as a Local Scholar and just happens to be getting her PhD from FSU! www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdest...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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We couldn't be happier with our Marilyn Harris Teacher Scholar again this year! Please welcome Jenna Tyrrell to Longleaf 2026! longleafwritersconference.com/fellows-and-...
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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More good news and more incredible writers and poets! Please share and like and help us get the word out about Clayton Bradshaw-Mittal, our Baker Veteran Scholar for 2026! longleafwritersconference.com/registration/ Join us!
February 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Please help us welcome Amy Riddell to Longleaf 2026 as a fellow in poetry! www.rockwoodpress.com/bookstore/p/...

And need we remind you again that it is time to register so you can hang with our incredible writers and poets? longleafwritersconference.com/registration/
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February 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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We are happy to announce that Susan Finch joins us as a Longleaf Fellow this year!
www.susanfinchwriter.com

Register now to join her and all our terrific visitors!
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February 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Our Baker Veteran Fellowship is one of our longest-running programs. This year we welcome Hugh Martin!
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It is Time to Register if you want a space this year!
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HOME | Hugh Martin | Writer
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February 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Next up! Our Marilyn Harris Teachers Fellowship is four years old! This year, we welcome Elizabeth Levinson as our Harris Fellow! ejoylevinson.com/home/ Check Elizabeth out on our webpage or her homepage!

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About
Elizabeth Joy Levinson Elizabeth Joy Levinson is a biology teacher in Chicago. Her work has been published in Whale Road Review, SWWIM, Cobra Milk, Anti-Heroin Chic, and others. She is the author o…
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February 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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We are pleased to announce our fellows and scholars for 2026! First up is our newest fellowship sponsored by Cutleaf / EastOver Press! Check out Tiffany Melanson on our website!

Time to Register! longleafwritersconference.com/fellows-and-...

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Fellows and Scholars – LONGLEAF WRITERS CONFERENCE
2026 FINANCIAL AIDWill Open Again In September! WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2026 WINNERS: 2026 FELLOWship recipients Tiffany Melanson Cutleaf / Eastover Press Fellow Read more Tiffany Melanson is a poet and arts educator. She is the author of the forthcoming poetry collection Black Abstraction (Eastover Press) and the audio chapbook What Happens (EAT Poems). Her poetry and…
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February 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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I don't know what the protocol is for thanking those who have donated and helped us to get halfway to our goal for this year. But THANK YOU! You are supporting kids with literacy and literary programs!
We are still hoping we can keep building! Please like and share and give!
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Donate to Help Longleaf Continue to Support Literacy and Literature!, organized by Seth Tucker
This holiday season, help Longleaf Writers Conference and our n… Seth Tucker needs your support for Help Longleaf Continue to Support Literacy and Literature!
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January 10, 2026 at 8:59 PM