Words and Music Festival, New Orleans

Every autumn the Words and Music Festival takes place in the colourful city of New Orleans. And every year between 75 and 100 new and established authors, students, editors and artists are present at this big literary event.
Among the festival's many activities, workshops and sessions are led by experts in the literary field, in which they share their knowledge and experience in the art of writing. Topics covered include fiction, non-fiction, and the latest styles within communication and literature.
Photographers are also present to exhibit their work at the festival, as well as film-makers, dramatists, poets, musicians and dancers. Visitors will also have the opportunity to sample the renowned New York cuisine.
The festival is promoted by Pirate's Ally Faulkner Society Inc., founded in 1990 by men and women dedicated to good books and literary arts. It is also a fine opportunity for writers to promote their latest works.
It is also worth mentioning that the city of New Orleans has inspired numerous well-known artists such as William Faulkner, O. Henry, Tennessee Williams, Ernest Hemingway and John Kennedy Toole.

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