Photos of Katherine Nelson-Born, Northwest Florida Poet Laureate

West Florida Literary Federation honors
Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida
Katherine Nelson-Born West Florida Literary Federation honors
Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida
Katherine Nelson-Born

Mixed age group of students writing happily

All Writers and Genres Welcome!
All Writers and Genres Welcome!

About Our Organization

We offer programs, workshops, awards, critique sessions, open mics and related activities for members and the public. WFLF sponsors an annual student poetry writing contest, publishes an anthology biannually, and maintains the Dr. Francis P. Cassidy Writers Resource Center in Pensacola Cultural Center.

Publishing Opportunities

West Florida Literary Federation members are encouraged to send work to Andrea Walker, editor, for publication in WFLF’s monthly newsletter The Legend. WFLF also publishes the biennial anthology, Emerald Coast Review.

Latest News

XXI Emerald Coast Review Launch and Open Mic

10/06/2021
WFLF

Celebrate the launch of the XXI edition of the Emerald Coast Review, a publication of the West Florida Literary Federation. Check your email for your invitation to this virtual event. Limited to 100 attendees.

Lori Zavada, Editor

WFLF members publish their work and learn about other opportunities for publishing in the monthly newsletter, The Legend.
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Our Vision

West Florida Literary Federation brings together writers and area residents who are interested in writing and the literary heritage of West Florida.

Our Mission

As an all-volunteer non-profit organization, we seek to promote and nurture literary talent in Northwest Florida through educational programs, writers' workshops, open forums, school poetry competitions, community programs, and publications.

West Florida Literary Federation