ALABAMA WRITERS FORUM INC

The Alabama Writers’ Forum Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to celebrating the state's literary tradition and fostering its future. With a small team of five employees, the organization generates annual revenue of $2.5 million. The Forum offers a variety of programs aimed at promoting literacy and recognizing talent. Their Writing Our Stories initiative is a nationally acclaimed creative writing program serving both justice-involved youth and broader student populations. They also manage the Alabama High School Literary Arts Awards program, which honors outstanding young writers, their educators, and schools, and provides scholarships for literary achievements across various disciplines. The Alabama Writers’ Forum actively supports the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame in collaboration with the Alabama Center for the Book at the University of Alabama. Their website serves as a comprehensive resource for literary news, reviews, resources, and upcoming events. The online Alabama Authors Directory provides valuable information about writers, their works, accolades, and availability for readings, workshops, and other engagements. The Forum can be reached through their website at writersforum.org.