The Writers Trail, which will feature historical markers that honor acclaimed and influential writers from the state, is similar to the Mississippi music trails. Malcolm White, executive director, Mississippi Arts Commission, stated that “based on the success of Mississippi’s efforts to tell the story about its cultural heritage and music using markers such as Country Music Trail and Blues Trail, we believe the excitement and momentum for marking the cultural significance Mississippi’s rich literary past through the construction a new statewide Writers Trail has begun.” White stated that the Mississippi Writers Trail would promote economic development, tourism, and civic pride in the state. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Arts Commission announced the Writers Trail in partnership with the Community Foundation for Mississippi and Mississippi Humanities Council.