Book Festivals and Events 2025

2025 Scheduled book festivals, writers conferences, and other literary events

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April 2025

Somerset Storyfest

Somerset Storyfest is a nationally recognised youth literature organisation based on the Gold Coast. Delivering a series of literary experiences along with workshops, masterclasses and featured authors throughout the year, Storyfest nurtures emerging writers and provides opportunities for readers an...

When: April 01 - April 03, 2025

    Where: Mudgeeraba, QLD AU

City of Writers Poetry Festival

In honor of National Poetry Month, Gloria Muñoz, the City of St. Petersburg Poet Laureate, has partnered with community organizations and businesses to host events in all pockets of St. Pete to highlight and celebrate the poetry influence in the Sunshine City.

Known as a City of the...

When: April 01 - April 30, 2025

    Where: St. Petersburg, FL US

Oxford Conference for the Book

Founded by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture and Square Books, the Oxford Conference for the Book brings together fiction and nonfiction writers, journalists, artists, poets, publishers, teachers, students, and literacy advocates for three days of conversation in the literary town of Oxf...

When: April 02 - April 04, 2025

    Where: Oxford, MS US

Emerging Writers Festival

Each spring, the English Department at Franklin & Marshall College hosts its annual Emerging Writers Festival, dedicated to championing the work of writers early in their careers. Since its inception in 2002, the Festival has been a collaborative effort between students and faculty, bringing people ...

When: April 02 - April 04, 2025

    Where: Lancaster, PA US

Agnes Scott Writers’ Festival

Agnes Scott College Annual Writers’ Festival has been inviting distinguished writers to campus to read their works, teach and talk with students since 1972. The Festival includes a writing contest in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and dramatic writing and visiting writers reading and holdin...

When: April 03 - April 04, 2025

    Where: Decatur, GA US

Las Vegas Writers Conference

Held each spring, the Las Vegas Writers Conference is dedicated to helping writers of all genres improve their craft, sharpen their business skills, and network with publishing professionals. ...

When: April 03 - April 05, 2025

    Where: Las Vegas, NV US

Chanticleer Authors Conference

The Chanticleer Authors Conference is an event unlike any other. We host a wide variety of guest speakers and experts that wow experienced authors and help new authors take their publishing game to the next level. ...

When: April 03 - April 06, 2025

    Where: Bellingham, WA US

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

Each year, exhibitors from around the globe gather at New York City's historic Park Avenue Armory to showcase a vast array of materials. These include rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, photographs, prints, memorabilia, and ephemera. T...

When: April 03 - April 06, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

Southern Literary Fesival

The Southern Literary Festival is an organization of southern colleges and schools founded in 1937 to promote southern literature....

When: April 03 - April 05, 2025

    Where: Oxford, MS US

BookMARCon

Calling all authors, editors, publishers, and marketers – imagine being part of a conference where you learn from real life marketing success stories.

This three-day event will empower you with personal stories, real world applications and fresh techniques on how to run t...

When: April 04 - April 06, 2025

    Where: Crossville, TN US

Edmonton Poetry Festival

The Edmonton Poetry Festival is staged annually in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Hundreds of word artists from Edmonton and across the country come together to celebrate written and spoken verse. ...

When: April 04 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Edmonton, AB CA

Newcastle Writers Festival

The inaugural Newcastle Writers Festival was held in 2013 and was a resounding success. More than 70 writers participated in 38 sessions - half of which were free. In 2014, the festival was enhanced by the addition of a popular children’s program. More than 100 writers participated in the extended...

When: April 04 - April 06, 2025

    Where: Newcastle, NSW AU

Books Along the Teche Literary Festival

A celebration of Southern writing and culture, the Books Along the Teche Literary Festival takes place in and around the charming town of New Iberia, and features authors, social events, panel discussions, and more. The popular annual gathering draws bibliophiles, arts enthusiasts, lovers of Louisia...

When: April 04 - April 06, 2025

    Where: New Iberia, LA US

Abergavenny Writing Festival

Readings, talks, workshops, and writing activities for all at the Abergavenny Writing Festival. The aim of the event is to get people together to find inspiration, have fun and get writing. There’s always an eclectic line-up of local talent including poets, songwriters, journalists, storytellers, ...

When: April 04 - April 05, 2025

    Where: Abergavenny, Wales UK

Carrollton BookFest

The Carrollton Writers Guild is excited to announce its inaugural BookFest on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Carrollton Center for the Arts to promote and advance literature in Georgia. Keynote speaker will be Bren McClain, acclaimed author of “One Good Mama Bone” and winner of the Willie Morri...

When: April 04 - April 05, 2025

    Where: Carrollton, GA US

Woodstock Bookfest

The Woodstock Bookfest is a vibrant four-day literary festival held in Woodstock, New York, featuring a diverse lineup of authors, poets, musicians, and storytellers. The festival includes engaging events such as readings, panel discussions, and Story Slams at venues like the Bearsville Theater and ...

When: April 04 - April 06, 2025

    Where: Woodstock, NY US

Clemson Literary Festival

Each morning of the three-day event will begin with a Book Fair at the Cooper Library Bridge from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by readings and presentations across campus. All events are free and open to the public. ...

When: April 04, 2025

    Where: Clemson, SC US

HopeWords

HopeWords Writers’ Conference is an annual event at Bluefield College bringing in top Christian authors, world-class thinkers and writers. HopeWords is committed to that decidedly Christian work of imagination, believing that life breaks forth in unexpected places in unexpected ways....

When: April 04 - April 05, 2025

    Where: Bluefield, WV US

Word of South Festival

Word of [South], a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Beginning with our first festival in 2015, the festival showcases authors who write about music, musicians who also are authors, authors...

When: April 04 - April 06, 2025

    Where: Tallahassee, FL US

Literary Women Long Beach Festival of Authors

Started in 1982 the Literary Women Festival of Authors is dedicated to helping balance the field of writers. They seek to share work that may not have the stage to do so. Proceeds go to the Long Beach Public Library to purchase books that will be featured at upcoming festivals. Any bookworm will lik...

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: Long Beach, CA US

BAM Festival

BAM Festival, a books, art, and music convention for authors, illustrators, and performers who write for children and young adults, provides a county-wide literary experience bringing together authors, teachers, students, families and the community to share their love of books....

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: West Palm Beach, FL US

Minnesota Writing Workshop

The Minnesota Writing Workshop is a two-day “How to Get Published” writing event in typically in St. Paul, MN. It recurs each year. All writers are welcome....

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: St. Paul, MN US

Mobile Literary Festival

Brought to you by the Mobile Public Library, Mobile Writers’ Guild, and the Metro Mobile Reading Council, join Mobile’s top literary talent for FREE creative writing workshops, The Haunted Book Shop Pop-up Shop, the Mobile Writers’ Guild Pitch War, poetry readings, storytelling, youth workshop...

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: Mobile, AL US

San Diego Writers Festival

The San Diego Writers Festival is a free, community based event designed to celebrate the power of writing and storytelling. ...

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: Coronado, CA US

Fishbourne Literary Festival

The day will include book signing, sales and a second-hand book fair, plus gifts and a promises tree and a prize draw. Lunch will be available in the church hall. Tea, coffee and cake will also be available throughout the day....

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: Fishbourne, West Sussex, England UK

CityLit Festival

The CityLit Festival is a free, day-long celebration of literature, offering panels, readings, informational sessions, craft intensives, one-on-one critiques, and keynote speeches. Over 80 poets and writers are featured, including established and emerging authors, who cover challenging and diverse t...

When: April 05, 2025

    Where: Baltimore, MD US

Sidney LitFest

The Sidney Literary Festival (Sidney LitFest) is a biennial celebration of literature held in beautiful Sidney, BC, that brings together readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts for a weekend of engaging events. Attendees can enjoy author readings and panel discussions featuring both established a...

When: April 06, 2025

    Where: Sidney, BC CA

WCU Spring Literary Festival

Western Carolina University’s annual Spring Literary Festival has a long tradition of bringing established and emerging literary talent to our campus and region. It reflects WCU’s commitment to providing the best humanities education possible to its students and to bringing the best of the arts ...

When: April 07 - April 10, 2025

    Where: Cullowhee, NC US

MASC Young Authors & Illustrators Festival

Students in grades four to eight are invited to sign up for a day of literary activities including artist presentations and hands-on master classes, working with a professional author or illustrator of their choice. Bring your imagination. Leave inspired!...

When: April 08 - April 09, 2025

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Five days and over one hundred events at this Irish festival of literature that features big-name authors from around the world. ...

When: April 08 - April 13, 2025

    Where: Galway City, Connacht IE

BIPOC Book Fest

The annual BIPOC Book Fest is a two-day festival centered on writers of color and a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color and members of other marginalized communities. Curated by notable writers and readers of color, the festival combines the nostalgia of book f...

When: April 08, 2025

    Where: Houston, TX US

Milton Keynes Literary Festival

A fabulous festival of books, words, writers and ideas that celebrates everything literary, bookish or wordy.

MK Lit Fest continues to build both its face-to face and online, upholding our real reputation for quality across many literary strands (including both fiction and non-fiction...

When: April 09 - April 12, 2025

    Where: Milton Keynes, England UK

Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival

The Children’s Book Festival annually draws approximately 400 visitors to USM and Hattiesburg annually, including librarians, educators and fans of the genre who enjoy and benefit from the event’s programing that includes lectures and workshops featuring renowned authors and illustrators and oth...

When: April 09 - April 11, 2025

    Where: Hattiesburg, MS US

Salon International du Livre de Québec

The Salon international du livre de Québec (SILQ) is an annual literary event held in Québec City. It's a vibrant gathering that celebrates literature, bringing together authors, publishers, and book lovers worldwide. The event features book signings, readings, discussions, and activities for...

When: April 09 - April 13, 2025

    Where: Quebec City, PQ CA

UL Creative Writing Festival

A much-loved highlight of the year for all readers and book lovers, the UL Creative Writing Festival offers a stellar lineup of award-winning writers and poets with a mix of poetry, prose, talks, writing tips and book signings....

When: April 09 - April 12, 2025

    Where: Castleroy, Limerick IE

Youngstown State University English Festival

An annual 3-day program that promotes and cultivates reading and writing, reaching out to about 3,000 students in grades 7-12 from Northeast OH and Western PA....

When: April 09 - April 11, 2025

    Where: Youngstown, OH US

Verses Festival of Words

The mission of the Verses Festival of Words is to celebrate the transformative power of words - written, spoken or sung; to engage diverse groups in cutting-edge, live performances as both audience and participants; to present influential artists from both the oral and literary traditions, and to en...

When: April 10 - April 19, 2025

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

NOAZ Book Festival

A festival of literary art, culture, and community on the colorado plateau w/ readings, panels, workshops, contests & more...

When: April 10 - April 13, 2025

    Where: Flagstaff, AZ US

Get Lit! Literary Arts Festival

The Get Lit! Festival began in 1998 as a one-day marathon of literary readings sponsored by Eastern Washington University Press and EWU’s Department of Creative Writing. Then The Spokesman-Review lovingly called it the little literary festival that could, and they were right. By 2004, the audience...

When: April 10 - April 13, 2025

    Where: Spokane, WA US

Drexel Writing Festival

Since 2011, the Drexel Writing Festival has explored rock music, ritual, play, hunger and empowerment. Guests represent esteemed authors and editors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, news media and comic books. The event has also spotlighted Young Adult (YA) novels, screenwriting, music, food and essa...

When: April 10 - May 15, 2025

    Where: Philadelphia, PA US

Zone 3 Writers Festival

Festival attendees have the opportunity to attend craft talks and readings led by professional writers, participate in generative writing workshops, attend informational panels on writing and the writing industry, and meet with APSU creative writing faculty....

When: April 10 - April 12, 2025

    Where: Clarksville, TN US

Sherborne Travel Writing Festival

Ten of the UK’s finest travel writers are coming to Sherborne to transport readers, listeners, armchair and intrepid travellers alike towards the four corners of the globe. ...

When: April 11 - April 13, 2025

    Where: Sherborne, England UK

Paris Book Festival

Over 800 authors, publishers and booksellers will be present to celebrate all books and reading in all its forms. In addition, filmmakers, actors, visual artists, musicians... will also be invited to participate in this great festival of culture and reading, between musical readings, drawing meeting...

When: April 11 - April 15, 2025

    Where: Paris, FR

Midwest Literary Walk

For more than a decade this unique literary event has showcased more than 60 award-winning authors and poets at historic venues throughout downtown Chelsea. It includes author talks, book signings, and is free and open to the public. ...

When: April 12, 2025

    Where: Chelsea, MI US

San Antonio Book Festival

The free, daylong event is a gift to visitors and the citizens of San Antonio, bringing books to life through author presentations, innovative panel discussions, and book sales and signings. Also included in this fun day of literary entertainment are family activities such as children’s theater pe...

When: April 12, 2025

    Where: San Antonio, TX US

Can*Con

Can*Con is Ottawa’s conference for readers and writers of Speculative Arts & Literature. ...

When: April 12, 2025

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

A Rally of Writers

Held every spring for the past 35 years (except for the two Covid years) in Lansing, Michigan, A Rally of Writers features 16 sessions of Michigan writers, poets, teachers, editors and publishers discussing every aspect of writing and the publishing business. Choose among four sessions that run simu...

When: April 12, 2025

    Where: Lansing, MI US

Hickory Literary Festival

This free community event is open to all ages and designed to celebrate reading, books, and creativity....

When: April 12, 2025

    Where: Hickory, NC US

Wordbridge Writers’ Conference

Wordbridge: Lethbridge Writers' Conference is an annual conference held in Lethbridge, Alberta. It seeks to connect the writing community of Southern Alberta and to provide opportunities for writers to meet one another and to learn together....

When: April 12 - April 13, 2025

    Where: Lethbridge, AB CA

John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival

A free annual literary festival celebrating Appalachian authors hosted by Mountain Empire Community College. The Lonesome Pine Short Story Contest and Lonesome Pine Poetry Contest are also awarded during the festival. ...

When: April 17, 2025

    Where: Big Stone Gap, VA US

Norwescon

Norwescon is the Pacific Northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, and one of the largest entirely volunteer-operated regional conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspect...

When: April 17 - April 20, 2025

    Where: SeaTac, WA US

Unbound Book Festival

Unbound is a book festival in Columbia, Missouri bringing together readers and writers to inspire a lifelong love of books and reading. ...

When: April 18 - April 20, 2025

    Where: Columbia, MO US

gritLIT - Hamilton’s Readers and Writers Festival

gritLIT was established in November, 2004, by Hamilton writer and writing teacher Krista Foss. It started as a small, intimate festival, with readings taking place in the Staircase Theatre. Over the past seven years, gritLIT has evolved into a larger-scale and wider-reaching endeavor. It has spread ...

When: April 23 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Hamilton, ON CA

Cambridge Literary Festival

Cambridge Literary Festival (CLF) began as Cambridge Wordfest in 2003, when we had our first annual Spring Festival. We began hosting Winter Festivals in 2008. Cambridge Literary Festival soon became a much-loved and regular highlight drawing large audiences from Cambridge and the rest of the UK. ...

When: April 23 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Cambridge, England UK

Blue Metropolis Montreal Literary Festival

Blue Metropolis Foundation is a not-for-profit and charitable organization founded in 1997 that brings together people from different cultures to share the pleasure of reading and writing. The Foundation produces multilingual literary activities, such as the Blue Met International Literary Festival,...

When: April 24 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Montreal, PQ CA

Frye Festival

The Frye Festival is Canada’s only bilingual international literary festival and the largest literary event in Atlantic Canada. The Frye Festival offers the best of local, Canadian and international authors, including children’s authors, graphic novelists, storytellers, poets, playwrights, spoke...

When: April 24 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Moncton, NB CA

Sorrento Writers Festival

The brainchild of award-winning journalist, podcaster, former bookshop owner and Festival Director Corrie Perkin, the not-for-profit event will encourage deep thinking and compelling conversations via meet the author events, keynote speeches, panel discussions, a business seminar, readings, musical ...

When: April 24 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Sorrento, VIC AU

Bournemouth Writing Festival

A weekend extravaganza of free and ticketed talks, walks, seminars, panels, performances and workshops for writers wanting to write....

When: April 25 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Dorset, England UK

Malice Domestic

Established in 1989, Malice Domestic is an annual fan convention that takes place each year in Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. Malice celebrates the Traditional Mystery, books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. The genre is loosely defined as mysteries which contain no explici...

When: April 25 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Bethseda, MD US

Newburyport Literary Festival

The Newburyport Literary Association, Inc., was founded in 2005 and hosts an annual Festival that brings together readers and writers for a weekend of readings, panel discussions, and other book-related events. ...

When: April 25 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Newburyport, MA US

Llandeilo Lit Fest

Literature Festival in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, held every last weekend in April since 2017....

When: April 25 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Llandeilo, Wales UK

Poetry at Round Top

Poetry at Round Top is an annual festival featuring the nation's most acclaimed poets over three days, set in the gorgeous gardens of Festival Hill. ...

When: April 25 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Round Top, TX US

Guernsey Literary Festival

The festival attracts speakers from a wide range of disciplines, from literature to politics, from history to sport, from the environment to food, from biography to travel. We also organise a full education and community programme, together with workshops for local writers with renowned visiting aut...

When: April 25 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Guernsey , Channel Islands GB-

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, chef demos, cultural entertainment and artists ...

When: April 26 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Plunkett Poetry Festival

The Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, held in April each year, was established in 2002 to honor the memory and accomplishments of Terry Plunkett, an English professor at the University of Maine at Augusta for nearly thirty years. ...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Augusta, GA US

Montclair Literary Festival

Montclair Literary Festival is a community-wide event that aims to exchange ideas, inspire future literary works and engage with different points of view. Working closely with the Montclair Public Library, Montclair Art Museum, Watchung Booksellers and a team of local volunteers, the festival will a...

When: April 26 - May 03, 2025

    Where: Montclair, NJ US

Colonsay Book Festival

The Colonsay Book Festival is one of the smallest and most remote literary events in the UK, held on the beautiful island of Colonsay in glorious springtime. ...

When: April 26 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Colonsay, Scotland UK

Wrexham Carnival of Words

A week-long annual event with a mixture of Thriller, Horror, Historical, Romance and more, the Wrexham Carnival of Words has become a fixture in the literary calendar in Wales and the borderlands attracting a diverse range of well-known authors. ...

When: April 26 - May 03, 2025

    Where: Wrexham, Wales UK

Ridges & Rivers Book Festival

Celebrate reading, writing, creativity, and community in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Brought to you by the Driftless Writing Center and the McIntosh Memorial Library, we have something fun planned for everyone. If you love reading or writing, you won’t want to miss this event. All of the festival events e...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Viroqua, WI US

Bocas Lit Fest

The NGC Bocas Lit Fest, based in Trinidad and Tobago, is an annual celebration of books, writing, and writers. ...

When: April 26 - April 27, 2025

    Where: Port of Spain, TT

Southwest Michigan Writers’ Conference

The Southwest Michigan Writers’ Conference provides instruction and information to aspiring authors in the areas of writing skills, publishing, and marketing. ...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Niles, MI US

Tarpon Springs Book Festival

Join the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association and The Gilded Page bookstore for the Tarpon Springs Book Festival. This annual street fair brings authors, artists, organizations, and vendors from the Tampa Bay area and beyond together for a day of literacy celebration. ...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Tarpon Springs, FL US

Palm Springs Writers Guild Book Festival

In addition to book sales, attendees will be treated to live author readings and dynamic panel discussions featuring world-renowned authors. This is a unique opportunity for readers to interact directly with these literary icons. Plus, the Guild is proud to offer a complimentary writing workshop, id...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Rancho Mirage, CA US

Greater Austin Book Festival

GAB Fest provides a valuable opportunity for authors, illustrators, and readers from Hays, Williamson, and Travis Counties to establish meaningful connections and engage with their community. This event fosters an environment of inclusivity, encouraging individuals to come together and celebrate ...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Austin, TX US

Bluegrass Writers Coalition Conference of Writers

The Bluegrass Writers Coalition is sponsoring a multi-genre annual Conference of Writers at the Frankfort Country Club which is open to all. There will be workshops, readings, guests, and books. Ticket price includes access to general sessions, breakout sessions, a conference bookstore, and lunch ca...

When: April 26, 2025

    Where: Frankfort, KY US

Festival of Literary Diversity

The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) is Canada’s first festival for diverse authors and storytellers, held in historic downtown Brampton. The FOLD provides one-of-a-kind events for kids and adults that engage readers, inspire writers, and empower educators by highlighting important and underr...

When: April 27 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Brampton, ON CA

Arizona Author Book Festival

The Arizona Author Book Festival is a free public event that celebrates Arizona authors from various genres. The festival includes book signings, author talks, food, music, giveaways, and activities suitable for all ages. Additionally, this event serves as a fundraiser for SEEDs for Autism in Phoeni...

When: April 27, 2025

    Where: Phoenix, AZ US

Book Worm Book Fest

The Book Worm Book Fest in downtown Powder Springs is a week-long series of special events organized by The Book Worm Bookstore in partnership with the City of Powder Springs and Cobb County Public Library. The Book Fest is a celebration of literature and is designed to bring together readers of all...

When: April 28 - May 03, 2025

    Where: Powder Springs, GA US

Catholic Writers Conference

The conference, held in conjunction with the Association of Catholic Publishers, offers two days of speakers on various writing and publishing topics, followed by a third day of pitch sessions by appointment....

When: April 29 - May 01, 2025

    Where: Naperville, IL US

Tennessee Mountain Writers Annual Conference

Tennessee Mountain Writers is a non-profit organization that promotes literary arts and supports the work of Tennessee writers and others, regardless of geographic location. The Annual Conference held...

When: TBD

    Where: Oak Ridge, TN US

Bishop Hill Book Fair

Guests can meet local authors in their natural habitat and hear them roar and talk about their work. Aspiring authors can visit with local authors writing a variety of genres. Books will be available ...

When: TBD

    Where: Bishop Hill, IL US

Huddersfield Literature Festival

Huddersfield Literature Festival (HLF) is an award-winning 10-day Festival held annually in March. A blended Festival of 50+ digital, outdoor and venue-based events held online and at accessible space...

When: TBD

    Where: Huddersfield, England UK

North Shore Writers Festival

Nestled between the towering, white-capped North Shore mountains and the deep blue waters of the Burrard Inlet, the North Shore Writers Festival brings Canadian authors and readers together to celebra...

When: TBD

    Where: Vancouver , BC CA

Washington Romance Writers Retreat and Conference

More than 20 hours of continuing education masterclasses and workshops covering craft, business, and writing life topics that can help you become a more successful author. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Arlington, VA US

York Festival

The York Festival hosts a two-week arts festival in the spring, and a weekend writers festival in the fall. Catering to all ages, the festival attracts lovers of literature, young adventurers, and fam...

When: TBD

    Where: York, WA AU

WCU Poetry Center Poetry and Creative Arts Festival

Working with a shared respect and understanding of craft, The Poetry and Creative Arts Festival gives poets and critics, musicians, as well as visual and performing artists opportunities to forge conn...

When: TBD

    Where: West Chester, PA US

Funny Pages

Canada’s only festival devoted to books that crack kids up. We believe humour can introduce even the most reluctant reader to the joy of books - and even the most reluctant writer to the joy of putt...

When: TBD

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

Spring Fling Writers Conference

Three day hybrid writing conference hosted by Chicago-North Romance Writers featuring masterclasses, workshops and webinars for published and unpublished writers, keynote speeches, pitch appointments ...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL US

Composed Festival of Poetry and Writing

This all-day event features live performances, music, workshops, one-on-one writing consultations, a one-day Haiku Contest, panels, book launches, vendors and exhibitors, food trucks, and so much more...

When: TBD

    Where: Delta, BC CA

Tulsa Lit Fest

writers to collaborate and inspire, enriching the Tulsa community. The free festival includes events ranging from open mic nights and live readings to a small press book fair and a jazz show, presente...

When: TBD

    Where: Tulsa, OK US

Bibury Literary Festival

Bibury Literary Festival (BibLit) is an annual event that brings authors and book lovers together into the heart of the English countryside. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Bibury, England UK

SwanCon

The longest continuously running science fiction convention in Australia, Swancon celebrates all genres of speculative fiction with panels, discussions, and activities....

When: TBD

    Where: Perth, WA AU

Red Clay Writers Conference

The annual Red Clay Writers Conference encourages & inspires writers through literary events that focus on the art & craft of writing....

When: TBD

    Where: Kennesaw, GA US

Vancouver Island Children’s Book Fest

BookFest is a wonderful, fun-filled day for children and adults alike. Renowned authors and illustrators come from across Canada to present their work, tell stories about their creations and lives, an...

When: TBD

    Where: Nanaimo, BC CA

New Voices Festival

Ithaca’s annual literary festival, the New Voices Festival, features panel discussions, and evening readings.
All events are free and open to the public. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ithaca, NY US

Paisley Book Festival

The Paisley Book Festival has creativity and innovation at the heart of its programming, showcasing some of the best and most diverse voices being published today in Scotland and beyond. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Paisley, Scotland UK

Play on Words Festival

The Play on Words Festival, formerly known as the English Riviera Literature Festival, offers a packed programme of literary-themed events, creative activities for children and adults, fascinating ...

When: TBD

    Where: Devon, England UK

OWC Annual Conference

The Oregon Writers Colony hosts an annual spring conference that brings together writers of all levels to learn, share, and grow in their craft. The Oregon Writers Colony conferences typically offer a...

When: TBD

    Where: Newport, OR US

Black Comic Book Festival

The Black Comic Book Festival brings together animators, Blerds, bloggers, cosplay lovers, fans, families, illustrators, independent publishers, and writers to celebrate Black comic books and graphic ...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

Towers and Tales

Towers and Tales is an annual festival, held in Lismore Castle, celebrating the magic of contemporary children’s literature and illustration....

When: TBD

    Where: Lismore, Co. Waterf IE

Sparks Literary Festival

Unique in the St. John's area, the SPARKS Literary Festival features emerging and established Newfoundland writers in a variety of genres, along with featured visiting writers, reading from their...

When: TBD

    Where: St John's, NL CA

May 2025

Ottawa International Writers Festival

Ottawa’s Festival of Ideas since 1997. We believe that a love of reading and learning should be nurtured throughout our lives and that literacy is a birthright. Whether offering writing workshops to the homeless, hosting a Nobel Laureate, organizing our biannual literary celebrations or bringing a...

When: May 01 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

WOWFest

Throughout the entire month of May, our annual literature festival, WoWFEST, offers a programme of local, national and international writers, performers, commentators and artists. ...

When: May 01 - May 31, 2025

    Where: Liverpool, England UK

Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference

Enjoy sessions with publishing experts who can provide career-advancing knowledge. Speakers on legal issues, short stories, writing for film, editing, literary agents and publicists. Space is also provided for attendees to sell their books....

When: May 01 - May 03, 2025

    Where: Oklahoma City, OK US

City College Poetry Festival

Initiated in 1972 and known as New York City’s "Woodstock of the Spoken Word," the Spring Poetry Festival brings to the stage New York City public school students, college students, CCNY faculty and alumni, and guest artists of every poetic stripe, all reading their own work.

The Fe...

When: May 02, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

Strokestown International Poetry Festival

The festival consists of readings from poets across the spectrum, well-known and new voices - approximately twenty-four readings over three days. The Strokestown festival is famous for the large audiences that attend all readings and allied to the welcome, the friendliness and the scenery, the festi...

When: May 02 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Strokestown, Co. Ros IE

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is the flagship annual literature event of Arts Margaret River. It is the biggest regional literary event in Western Australia and aims to foster a love of literature and the arts within the community.<p>
Each year, the festival brings a...

When: May 02 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Margaret River, WA AU

Hexham Book Festival

Hexham Book Festival is a Not For Profit CIC and delivers an annual festival that takes place in and around Hexham in April/May each year. It has grown significantly since its first Festival in 2006 into an important part of the regional arts calendar. ...

When: May 02 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Hexham, England UK

Pikes Peak Writers Conference

PPWC is a 3-day fiction-writing conference for writers of all levels, indie and traditionally published, featuring a variety of craft and business workshops, acquiring editors/agents and well-known authors across a variety of genres. ...

When: May 02 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Colorado Springs, CO US

Sonoma Valley Authors Festival

The Sonoma Valley Authors Festival brings people together to hear authors from a variety of liter­ary genres, and speakers who discuss advances being made in science, technology, and medicine. At a time when the art of listening seems to be disappearing, the need for civil discourse has never been ...

When: May 02 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Sonoma, CA US

Cromarty Crime & Thrillers Weekend

Join us in the picturesque coastal village of Cromarty for talks, book signings, Q&A sessions, writing workshops, movie night and a spectacular Gala Night entertainment all organised by the Cromarty Arts Trust. ...

When: May 02 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland UK

Annapolis Book Festival

The Annapolis Book Festival is one of the premier community events in the region. Join the Key School for activities, music, refreshments, and more. Every year thousands of people enjoy this free community Festival that celebrates the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written word. The F...

When: May 03, 2025

    Where: Annapolis, MD US

Ohioana Book Festival

Since its inception in 2007, the Ohioana Book Festival has given readers the opportunity to connect with their favorite Ohio writers. Held each spring, the Festival welcomes roughly 140 authors and more than 3,000 visitors every year....

When: May 03, 2025

    Where: Columbus, OH US

SML Children’s Book Festival

The Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival is held annually on the first Saturday of May in conjunction with Children's Book Week. The family-friendly festival welcomes children of all ages to celebrate the joy of reading. The event is free to the public and features both local ...

When: May 03, 2025

    Where: Shreveport, LA US

Raymond Carver Writing Festival

The festival is a free celebration of the art of writing and one of its greatest practitioners. RCWF participants can enjoy a reception, presentations and informational displays, and an outdoor poetry reading. Attendees are invited to attend workshops offered by Pacific Northwest writers on writing...

When: May 03, 2025

    Where: Clatskanie, OR US

Massachusetts Poetry Festival

During the first weekend of May, Salem becomes the epicenter of contemporary American poetry, offering rare opportunities to hear the nation’s best poets read and discuss their work in intimate and engaging forums. The Massachusetts Poetry Festival showcases nearly 100 poetry readings and workshop...

When: May 03 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Salem, MA US

LitFest in the Dena

Founded in 2012, LitFest Pasadena is the free, community literary festival with over 200 authors, publishers, editors, agents, and poets participating in over 60 panel discussions, readings, and workshops at venues throughout Playhouse Village. ...

When: May 03 - May 04, 2025

    Where: Pasadena, CA US

Hudson Children’s Book Festival

The Hudson Children’s Book Festival, established in 2009, is held each year in the historic city of Hudson, NY, and strives to create, sustain, and nurture a culture of literacy in partnership with our community and schools. This free, public event fosters a love of reading as families meet and gr...

When: May 03, 2025

    Where: Hudson, NY US

Chipping Campden Literature Festival

A much loved literature festival in the heart of the Cotswolds and only a 20 minute drive from The Old Post Office. Our programme covers fiction, poetry, and non-fiction including biography and memoir, and we have events on royalty, spying, fraud, history, politics, celebrity, journalism, nature, ru...

When: May 05 - May 10, 2025

    Where: Chipping Campden, England UK

Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference

The Liberty States Fiction Writers presents two full days of activities to develop and promote writers of all levels of experience and every genre, as well as the opportunity to pitch works to prominent editors and literary agents. A separate Reader Track will offer those who love a good read the ch...

When: May 05 - April 05, 2025

    Where: Hamilton, NJ US

Swindon Festival of Literature

Swindon Festival of Literature is an annual literature festival held in Swindon, Wiltshire, England since 1994....

When: May 05 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Swindon, England UK

Prima Vista

The International Literary Festival Prima Vista is the main event of Tartu as a UNESCO City of Literature. The festival features many readings, presentations, lectures, workshops, and family events, aiming to bring together writers and readers and introduce various forms of culture. Prima Vista is d...

When: May 05 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Tartu, EE

Mass Kids Lit Fest

In 2024, the Massachusetts Center for the Book is piloting Mass Kids Lit Fest in the Pioneer Valley, with plans to expand statewide in future years. Help us build excitement around books and reading! This geographically dispersed festival will take place from May 6–12 across Hampshire, Hampden, an...

When: May 05 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties, MA US

UC Riverside Writers Week

UCR’s Writers Week is the longest-running free literary event in California and features the most renowned authors of our day alongside those at the start of promising careers. The week of events is open to the public and includes readings, conversations, panels, and social activities focused on t...

When: May 05 - May 08, 2025

    Where: Riverside, CA US

New England Independent Booksellers Association Spring Forum

NEIBA’s Spring Forum is a two-day event full of author presentations, education, and community building....

When: May 07 - May 08, 2025

    Where: Manchester, NH US

Nonfiction Writers Conference

Since the Nonfiction Writers Conference began in 2010, our mission has always been to take the traditional writers’ conference experience and deliver it online. This allows more people to attend from around the world, saving valuable time and travel expenses. It also delivers powerful access to sp...

When: May 07 - May 09, 2025

    Where: Gold River, CA US

Stratford Literary Festival

Since 2008 we’ve been bringing you an exciting mixture of debate, ideas, celebrity author events, workshops and humour in spring and winter. We’re also a charity promoting the benefits of reading and writing on education, literacy and well-being in schools, the community and prisons.

When: May 07 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Stratford-upon-Avon, England UK

Melbourne Writers Festival

MWF brings writers and readers together to be inspired, challenged and thrilled by an intelligent, rousing and diverse program of books and ideas....

When: May 08 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

Spring Writes Literary Festival

The Spring Writes Literary Festival is a free, open to the public, literary event featuring over 100 local and regional writers n over 40 literary-themed events, both live and Zoom: panels, readings, workshops, performances and happenings....

When: May 08 - May 23, 2025

    Where: Ithaca, NY US

Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature

Taking place in various locations in Fowey, Cornwall’s premier literary festival features a diverse range of authors, speakers, musicians, and artists. Organised by the du Maurier Festival Society, it is staged in the beautiful riverside town of Fowey, which was home to Daphne du Maurier and S...

When: May 09 - May 17, 2025

    Where: Cornwall, England UK

Boswell Book Festival

The world’s only book festival dedicated to biography and memoir. Normally held at the magnificent Dumfries House, the Festival has become one of the most prestigious cultural events in Scotland and has attracted a host of writers and personalities such as Judi Dench, John Byrne, Ben Macintyre, M...

When: May 09 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Ayrshire, Scotland UK

Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival

The Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival is an annual event that celebrates books, storytelling, and ideas. It is held in Featherston, a vibrant and generous Pae Tu Mokai, New Zealand community. The festival features a wide range of events, including book readings, discussions, workshops, and mor...

When: May 09 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Featherstone, North Isla NZ

PEN World Voices Festival

The World Voices Festival, founded in 2004 by Salman Rushdie, Michael Roberts, and Esther Allen, is PEN America’s celebration of international literature and writers. Honoring our organization’s hundred-year history of uniting writers and readers to celebrate creative expression and the freedom ...

When: May 10 - May 13, 2025

    Where: New York City, NY US

Seattle Art Book Fair

Seattle Art Book Fair is a FREE public event that celebrates independent publishing, book design, and artist books. The nonprofit festival features a wide range of books and publications by artists/designers, collectives, small presses, booksellers, and distributors, hailing from the Pacific Northwe...

When: May 10 - May 11, 2025

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Forest of Reading Festival of Trees

The Ontario Library Association’s (OLA) Forest of Reading and the Festival of Trees occupy places of prominence in Canada’s literary landscape. The Forest of Reading is Canada’s largest recreational reading programme of its kind. Every year, more than 250,000 Ontario children read and vote for...

When: May 13 - May 15, 2025

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Auckland Writers Festival

Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o T?maki is the largest annual literary festival in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1999. It has about 200 public events each year featuring local and international writers as guests. ...

When: May 13 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Auckland, NZ

Charleston Festival

Charleston Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious interdisciplinary festivals in the world with around 100 speakers and 40 events staged over 10 days. It celebrates the creativity, intellectual curiosity, radicalism and openness of the artists, writers and thinkers of the Bloomsbury grou...

When: May 14 - May 26, 2025

    Where: Firle, Lewes, England UK

Sleuthfest

Sleuthfest is all about writing workshops, social events, and pitch sessions for mystery, suspense, and thriller writers. Sessions will be held on the craft of writing, marketing and promoting your work, and practicing your pitch with experienced authors....

When: May 14 - May 18, 2025

    Where: St. Petersburg, FL US

Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference

The Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference (LGRWC) is a unique creative experience for writers which aspires to foster reading, writing, creativity, and a sense of place in Transylvania County. The conference features nationally renowned writers who give public readings of their work and lead work...

When: May 15 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Brevard, NC US

Crimefest

CRIMEFEST is a convention for people who like to read an occasional crime novel as well as for die-hard fanatics. Drawing top crime novelists, readers, editors, publishers and reviewers from around the world, it gives all delegates the opportunity to celebrate the genre in a friendly, informal and i...

When: May 15 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Bristol, England UK

Printed Matter Art Book Fair

Free and open to the public, Printed Matter’s Art Book Fair is a unique event for artists’ books, art catalogs, monographs, periodicals, and zines presented by over 250 international presses, booksellers, antiquarians, artists, and independent publishers. ...

When: May 15 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Pasadena, CA US

Firsts London

Firsts London is one of the most popular and prestigious rare book fairs in the world, showcasing unique and unusual items from over 100 leading UK and international dealers. As the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association's premier annual fair, it attracts a diverse audience of collectors, de...

When: May 15 - May 18, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

International Literature Festival Dublin

The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral. Described by the press as boasting a stunning array of top international literary talent and the country’s mos...

When: May 16 - May 25, 2025

    Where: Dublin, IE

Bookstock

Revived after closing in 2024, Bookstock, also known as the Green Mountain Festival of Words, showcases literary luminaries and cross-cultural voices, including Pulitzer Prize winners, Poets Laureate, National Book Award winners, plus debut and best-selling authors from Vermont and beyond....

When: May 16 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Woodstock, VT US

Maine Romance Writers Retreat

Maine Romance Writers strongly supports our members through education, advocacy, networking, support and recognition of the romance genre. The MRW annual retreat weekend features speakers on a variety of topics related to researching, writing, and self-promotion....

When: May 16 - May 17, 2025

    Where: Portland, ME US

Word on the Lake Writers Festival

A major literary event bringing together writers, readers, editors and publishers in an exciting & stimulating three day festival....

When: May 16 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Salmon Arm, BC CA

Santa Fe Literary Festival

The Santa Fe Literary Festival is a three-day event taking place at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. It features big-stage presentations and intimate conversations with authors from near and far, exploring topics such as politics, race, immigration, the environment, sustainability, and more...

When: May 16 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Santa Fe, NM US

CANSCAIP Prairie Horizons Conference

CANSCAIP’s Prairie Horizons conference has been held every other year in Saskatchewan. Canada’s community of writers, illustrators, performers and publishers for young people gather for an inspiring day of learning, business and networking....

When: May 16 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Saskatoon, SK CA

UPPAA Spring Conference

The conference provides networking opportunities for anyone wishing to learn more about writing, publishing, and book marketing. Informal networking is programmed into the schedule around the lunch break period. An exhibition area will showcase the works of authors around the U.P. and all books disp...

When: May 16, 2025

    Where: Marquette, MI US

Franschhoek Literary Festival

For three days Franschhoek in South Africa becomes a bustling get-together of readers, writers, booksellers and publishers. The Franschhoek Literary Festival runs annually on the third weekend in May, starting on Friday and ending Sunday.

The FLF provides a platform for open and prog...

When: May 16 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Western Cape, ZA

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference

Held in Homer, Alaska, this nationally recognized writing conference features workshops, readings and panel presentations in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and the business of writing. Since 2002, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference has been at the heart of Alaska’s growing literary community....

When: May 17 - May 20, 2025

    Where: Homer, AK US

Gaithersburg Book Festival

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual all-day celebration of books, writers and literary excellence. ...

When: May 17, 2025

    Where: Gaithersburg, MD US

Newark Book Fest

A lively celebration of books and reading in Newark Ohio, third Saturday in May....

When: May 17, 2025

    Where: Newark, OH US

Sydney Writers Festival

The Sydney Writers’ Festival brings together thousands of diverse writers and thinkers worldwide each year to discuss pressing issues. Over 400 writers take part in 300 events to an audience of 80,000, of which a third are free, while regional libraries and community centers are also included thro...

When: May 21 - May 27, 2025

    Where: Sydney, NSW AU

Mountain Words Festival

Mountain Words is Crested Butte’s most beloved celebration of literature, stories and ideas. The festival has something for everyone, including panels, readings, theater, kids’ events, gallery receptions, workshops, films, parties and other delights.

Held at the Center for the ...

When: May 23 - May 25, 2025

    Where: Crested Butte, CO US

Calabash International Literary Festival

A three-day festival of readings and music with other forms of storytelling folded in the mix, Calabash is earthy, inspirational, daring and diverse. It’s the only annual international literary festival in the English-speaking Caribbean. All festival events are free and open to the public. Passion...

When: May 23 - May 25, 2025

    Where: St Elizabeth, JM

Booknet Fest

BookNet Fest in Orlando, Florida, is a vibrant, two-day literary festival celebrating the joy of reading and connecting readers from diverse backgrounds. Held at the Drury Plaza Hotel, the event features a wide range of panels, workshops, meet-ups, and activities designed to inspire and uplift the r...

When: May 23 - May 24, 2025

    Where: Orlando, FL US

Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference

The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference began nearly four decades ago as a spirit-filled environment where writers could move forward in their writing journey and publishing dreams. The legacy event is focused on God’s path for each writer, and the conference is dedicated to meeting ...

When: May 26 - May 30, 2025

    Where: Ridgecrest, NC US

Listowel Writers’ Week

Listowel Writers’ Week is an international acclaimed literary festival devoted to bringing together writers and audiences at unique and innovative events in the historic and intimate surroundings of Listowel, County Kerry. At the heart of this annual celebration is a commitment to developing and p...

When: May 28 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Listowel, Co Kerry IE

Words on the Waves Writers Festival

Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast, NSW, Australia. Please join us for conversations, book signings with your favourite authors, workshops, a kids’ program and more. ...

When: May 28 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Umina Beach, NSW AU

Health Journalism Conference

Join us for an unparalleled event as we bring together journalists, health care professionals, policymakers and experts from various fields to explore and discuss the latest trends, challenges and innovations in health journalism.

HJ24 will feature a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers...

When: May 29 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

NT Writers Festival

The NT Writers Festival (NTWF) is a four-day festival that emphasises Australia’s cultural and linguistic diversity, bringing people together to share story, language and culture. Held annually, the festival’s location alternates between Darwin and Alice Springs. Events range from pitch sessions...

When: May 29 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Darwin/Alice Springs, NT AU

NorthWords NWT Literary Festival

A summer literary festival in Yellowknife that would support northern and Aboriginal writers by allowing them to share the stage with established writers from southern Canada. ...

When: May 29 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Yellowknife, NT CA

Black Romance Book Fest

You’ll have the chance to meet the gifted Black Romance writers who craft powerful stories that resonate with authenticity, passion, and resilience. Engage and participate in thought-provoking panels and enjoy a host of activities designed to entertain and inspire. Don’t miss this opportunity t...

When: May 30 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Atlanta, GA US

Bay Area Book Festival

We’re a world-class literary extravaganza taking place each year over two days in Downtown Berkeley. All our programming—250-300 authors on 15 stages—is accessible with one $15 pass, and our Outdoor Fair, a wonderland of literary vendors, kids’ activities, and family fun, is totally free. ...

When: May 31 - June 01, 2025

    Where: Berkeley, CA US

Deepings Literary Festival

Deepings Literary Festival is a festival for everyone who enjoys words – the written word, the spoken word, the recited word and the sung word too. Over three days at the end of April, the Deepings ...

When: TBD

    Where: Deepings, England UK

Dunes Lit Fest

Valparaiso University and Porter County Public Library invite you to join us at the inaugural Dunes Lit Fest! This community event will celebrate reading, writing, and creativity by highlighting natio...

When: TBD

    Where: Valparaiso, IN US

Whitewater Storytelling Festival

The Whitewater Storytelling Festival promises entertainment for attendees of all ages, with talented storytellers and musicians for the young and young-at-heart. From children’s stories and interact...

When: TBD

    Where: Whitewater, WI US

YALLWEST Book Festival

Over 60 authors and presenters including New York Times Bestsellers along with local and acclaimed young adult and middle grade writers, plus notable TV, film, video game, and comic creators.

A d...

When: TBD

    Where: Santa Monica, CA US

LiterASIAN

LiterASIAN is a spotlight on Asian Canadian literature, history, and culture. Readings, workshops, panel discussions, and bookfair. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

Decatur Children's Book Festival

This Event Will Feature Authors and Illustrators of Children’s Picture Books, Middle Grade Literature, and Graphic Novels — As Well as a Dedicated Young Adult Stage...

When: TBD

    Where: Decatur, GA US

Little Haiti Book Festival

Miami Book Fair and Sosyete Koukouy present the Little Haiti Book Festival featuring authors from Haiti and the Haitian diaspora, workshops for writers, storytelling and hands-on activities for childr...

When: TBD

    Where: Miami, FL US

Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival

This packed programme of events will bring together some of the nation’s favourite writers, whilst also showcasing exciting new voices and some of the best in children’s literature. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Tunbridge Wells, England UK

Books in Bloom

An event rooted in the spirit and of Columbia’s diverse and forward-thinking community, Books in Bloom is an annual celebration of the joy of books and reading. Since 2017, the festival has brought ...

When: TBD

    Where: Columbia, MD US

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books

The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books (GPFB) showcases Pittsburgh’s historic, vital role on the national and international literary stage. Readers, writers, booksellers, publishers, critics, ed...

When: TBD

    Where: Pittsburgh, PA US

AAPI Children's Literary Festival

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are an integral part of the American cultural mosaic and the group encompasses a wide range of traditions, identities, and cultures. We will celebrate AAPI...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

Dallas is Lit!

Featuring readings, performances, workshops and a book fair, the Dallas Is Lit! lineup shines a light on all the ways we’re a literary city, from rom-com lit fans to collage poets, from bookbinding ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dallas, TX US

Alliance Française Dublin Comic Book Festival

Alliance Française Dublin and Illustrators Ireland celebrate seven years of Fête de l’Illustration & de la Bande Dessinée, bringing together French and Irish talent to showcase the growing pl...

When: TBD

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Greensboro Bound Literary Festival

Each year in May, thousands of book lovers, readers, writers, publishers, academics, and scholars converge on downtown Greensboro for the annual Greensboro Bound Literary Festival. We create a space f...

When: TBD

    Where: Greensboro, NC US

Bude Literary Festival

The festival features workshops and events for all the family in addition to visits from well-known authors. The festival also includes a school programme, that sees over 14 events with wonderful oppo...

When: TBD

    Where: Bude, England UK

Kyogle Readers and Writers Festival

A three-day festival comprising over 50 separate events including author talks, workshops, poetry readings and performances, panel discussions and lively conversation. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Kyogle, NSW AU

CAW Writers Conference

The CAW Writers Conference is an exciting event for writers, providing a platform for learning, networking, and inspiration. The lineup includes notable authors and industry professionals speaking on ...

When: TBD

    Where: Cartersville, GA US

Sussex County Children's Book Festival

The Sussex County Children’s Book Festival is a delightful event that celebrates literacy and creativity. Held annually, it brings together authors, readers, and book enthusiasts for a day of fun an...

When: TBD

    Where: Georgetown, DE US

Orlando Book Festival

The Orlando Book Festival is a day-long celebration of books at the Orlando Public Library. Join us for panels and talks from bestselling authors from all over the state....

When: TBD

    Where: Orlando, FL US

European Writers Festival

This is a unique opportunity to come together to enjoy some of the best European prose and poetry in English translation, and to ensure that the cultural networks and exchanges between Britain and Eur...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Surrey New Writers Festival

Surrey New Writers Festival is the annual celebration of contemporary writing targeted at Guildford’s vibrant community of readers and writers, as well as the undergraduate and postgraduate students...

When: TBD

    Where: Surrey, England UK

U.S. Book Show

Open to librarians and booksellers, book media, the book publishing community and allied vendors and publishing professionals, attendees will enjoy a wide array of book and author panels; programming ...

When: TBD

    Where: New York City, NY US

Flemington Summer Book Fest

Flemington Summer Book Fest is the largest Memorial Day Book Festival on the East Coast. The annual festival is presented by the borough’s Act 2 Books, 24 Central Station in Turntable Junction. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Flemington, NJ US

Loughborough University Literary Festival

A student-led festival open to the public and the Loughborough University community with events taking place on campus and in Loughborough town centre. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Loughborough, England UK

Ilminster Literary Festival

Although Ilminster Literary Festival is small compared with some, it’s perfectly formed! That’s helped to make it a highlight of the town’s annual cultural calendar.

Since it bega...

When: TBD

    Where: Ilminster, Somerset, England UK

Wyoming Writers Conference

Wyoming Writers, Inc., hosts an annual conference that brings together authors, aspiring writers, and industry professionals. The conference features workshops, faculty sessions (including attending a...

When: TBD

    Where: Casper, WY US

June 2025

Essex Book Festival

Each year the festival hosts 100+events in a range of venues across Essex. The Festival was established by Essex County Council in 1999 to celebrate the book in all its forms with the widest possible audiences. It has grown exponentially since then. Now recognised as one of the leading festivals of ...

When: June 01 - June 30, 2025

    Where: Essex, England UK

Orcas Island Lit Fest

The Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) is an annual celebration of literature and community held in an inspiringly beautiful place. With the San Juan Islands as our backdrop, we bring together renowned authors and avid readers, visitors and locals, for three days of panels, readings and events that highli...

When: June 02 - June 03, 2025

    Where: Eastsound, WA US

Henry Lawson Festival

The Henry Lawson Festival is an annual event held in Grenfell, NSW on the June long weekend. Grenfell is the birthplace of Henry Lawson, one of Australia’s best loved poets and writer of short stories. 2015 was the 58th year of the festival, and it was a fantastic event. ...

When: June 05 - June 09, 2025

    Where: Grenfell, NSW AU

Borris House Festival of Writing & Ideas

Festival of Writing & Ideas brings together some of the most intriguing international minds, over a single weekend in June...

When: June 06 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Borris House, Co. Carlo IE

Denver Lit Fest

Lit Fest is an eight-day celebration of writers and readers, an extravaganza of weeklong and weekend advanced workshops, craft seminars, readings, salons, business panels, agent meetings, and parties. ...

When: June 06 - June 13, 2025

    Where: Denver, CO US

Southern Christian Writers Conference

The Southern Christian Writers Conference is an annual workshop held each June in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The conference--in partnership with TAB Media Group--is designed to help both aspiring and successful writers learn more about the writing and publishing process. Nationally recognized experts--wri...

When: June 06 - June 07, 2025

    Where: Birmingham, AL US

Imaginarium Book Festival

The Imaginarium Book Festival is a two-day book fest for all kinds of readers, where incredible worlds can be discovered and explored. Our goal is to bring together authors and readers who share a love for the fantastical. Whether you are a newcomer to the fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal ge...

When: June 06 - June 07, 2025

    Where: Washington, DC US

Books by the Beach

An exciting in-person event with a fantastic programme of top authors visiting Scarborough. ...

When: June 06 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Scarborough , England UK

Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival

The Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival is Australia’s newest literary event. The inaugural Festival was staged in the magnificent environs of the Coffs Coast, Bellingen and Dorrigo from April, 2011. The festival is a celebration of Australian writing in all its forms and will feature many es...

When: June 06 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Bellingen, NSW AU

Capricorn Coast Writers Festival

The Capricorn Coast Writers Festival aims to foster the importance of books and reading by bringing together an exciting mix of authors, editors, publishers and industry professionals from all over Australia and our own community, to share their vast wealth of knowledge and passion. Join us bi-annua...

When: June 06 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Yeppoon, QLD AU

Montgomeryshire Literary Festival

The Montgomeryshire Literary Festival celebrates writing in Wales and the Welsh borders, with an annual festival circulating through key locations in Montgomeryshire....

When: June 06 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Montgomery, Powys, Wales UK

Cymera Festival

Cymera is Scotland’s festival of science fiction, fantasy, and horror writing....

When: June 06 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Chesapeake Children’s Book Festival (CCBF)

Enjoy a bevy of fun activities for the whole family including music, balloon animals and even petting snakes and chicks. Author readings and book signings fill out the event, with over 300 book vouchers being distributed to families signing up for the TCFL’s Summer Reading Program.

...

When: June 07, 2025

    Where: Easton, MD US

Boston Book Festival

Boston Book Festival was established in 2021 as a weekend event in September. It has now expanded to two weekend festivals a year: June, with a dedicated theme (History or Crime), and September, with a range of genres....

When: June 07 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Boston, Lincolnshire, England UK

Writers’ Guild of Alberta Conference

We know that a writer needs to reflect, imagine, try things out, listen, go deep, get into flow--be in solitude. But writers also need time and space to meet one another, share experiences and knowledge, meet with an editor to see if they’re on the right track, and to grow professionally. This is ...

When: June 07 - June 08, 2025

    Where: Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, and Lethbridge, AB CA

Portsmouth Public Library Local Author Expo

Join the Portsmouth Public Library for our third annual Local Authors Expo showcasing authors from Hampton Roads. Enjoy music, arts & crafts, raffles, and much much more! ...

When: June 07, 2025

    Where: Portsmouth, VA US

Write-to-Publish Conference

Since 1971, Write-to-Publish has been training, inspiring and encouraging Christian writers, connecting them with editors to help them improve their craft, with publishers who are looking for good books to publish, and with literary agents who can represent them....

When: June 10 - June 13, 2025

    Where: Wheaton, IL US

Orwell Festival of Political Writing

The Orwell Festival will be a space for complex debate and diversity of opinion and viewpoints, encourage creativity and clarity of expression, provide a platform for unheard voices, and defend the right to individual conscience, whilst remaining politically impartial.


There will ...

When: June 11 - June 27, 2025

    Where: Bloomsbury & Online, England UK

Dalkey Book Festival

The Dalkey Book Festival is an annual literature festival held in Dalkey, County Dublin, Ireland, for four days in June. The festival includes 60+ events celebrating Irish and international writing, welcoming some of the world’s leading thinkers to the seaside village. ...

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin IE

Poetry International Rotterdam

Poetry International Rotterdam presents the most noteworthy poetry of the groundbreaking great masters, alongside that of new and original poetic talents from around the world. ...

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Rotterdam, NL

Nantucket Book Festival

The Nantucket Book Festival has established itself as a major summer destination for booklovers with impressive and eclectic line-ups of award-winning authors. The multi-day festival offers author readings, panel discussions and social events in an informal atmosphere that encourages conversations ...

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Nantucket, MA US

Children’s Art + Literacy Festival

The Abilene Children’s Art + Literacy Festival (CALF) is a three-day family experience held in the Abilene Cultural District. It was started in 2012 by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and other community leaders to emphasize the importance of families, art, and literacy in Abilene, Texas,...

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Abilene, TX US

StokerCon

StokerCon has been a long-celebrated convention for authors of the horror genre. It is an all-inclusive event where writers of the horror world’s many subgenres may convene to share ideas, pitch their new projects, and revel in their weirdness. ...

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: San Diego, CA US

Borders Book Festival

The Borders Book Festival has established itself as a key national literary and arts event. From an audience of just 400 in 2004, it now draws some 34,000 visitors to the magical Harmony Garden and its orchard in Melrose each year. Tranquil herbaceous borders, apple trees and greenhouses are sudd...

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Melrose, Scotland UK

Cedar Falls Christian Writers Conference

The Cedar Falls Christian Writers Conference welcomes both new and established writers, as well as anyone interested in the writer’s craft. Their purpose is to glorify God and His Son Jesus Christ through all their endeavors while encouraging others in the art of writing. The conference, held in C...

When: June 12 - June 14, 2025

    Where: Cedar Falls, IA US

Beacon LitFest

A three-day celebration of the literary arts, including readings, performances, workshops, and much more....

When: June 12 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Beacon, NY US

Crossing the Tees Book Festival

Crossing the Tees Book Festival is an annual event that takes place in the Tees Valley region of England. The festival is organized by the library services of Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, and Redcar & Cleveland. The festival features a wide range of interactive literary events su...

When: June 13 - June 22, 2025

    Where: Teesside, England UK

St. Andrews Literature Festival

Hosted across multiple church venues and the St Andrews Bookshop, this festival celebrates Christian literature, showcasing much-loved Christian authors. Each author takes the stage for one hour to engage in thought-provoking conversations with the hosts, delving into the themes of their books. ...

When: June 13 - June 14, 2025

    Where: Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England UK

Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival

The Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival was established in 2013 as an annual flagship event for The Women’s Club. Named after Rose Scott, one of the founders of The Women’s Club, it seeks to honour the memory of this influential woman who used her own writing -- speeches, pamphlets and lett...

When: June 14 - June 15, 2025

    Where: Sydney, NSW AU

Emerald City Romance Author and Reader Event

Emerald City Romance Writers holds its Emerald City Romance Author and Reader Event at South Seattle College inside the Brockey Student Building (JMB)! Join us for a day filled with your favorite romance authors, book signings, and more. Meet your favorite romance authors in person, connect with ...

When: June 14, 2025

    Where: Seattle, WA US

White County Creative Writers’ Conference

Attend workshops about writing, editing and getting published. Also featured are several writing contests, with contest awards presented during the luncheon. Tables can be booked for book sales....

When: June 14, 2025

    Where: Searcy, AR US

ThrillerFest

ThrillerFest is the annual conference of International Thriller Writers and the premier event of the year for thriller fans, authors, and publishing professionals. This unique, popular, and rapidly expanding gathering was created in 2005 by several bestselling authors to bring thousands of writers, ...

When: June 17 - June 21, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

Annual WWA Convention

Each year WWA holds its annual convention somewhere in the American West. Members, agents, publishers, editors, and more gather together to talk shop, learn, teach, make connections, renew friendships, and listen to music....

When: June 18 - June 21, 2025

    Where: Tulsa, OK US

Brighton Book Festival

The Brighton Book Festival features more than 20 events celebrating the power of books within the community. The program includes activities for all ages, from children to adults, such as a family festival, workshops, and poetry nights....

When: June 18 - June 22, 2025

    Where: Brighton, England UK

Read by the Sea

Read by the Sea is a summer literary festival featuring readings by outstanding Canadian authors. The three-day festival includes WordPlay, a fun-filled mini festival for children of all ages; OnWords, a brand new event for middle-grade and young adult readers; Wordstock, a series of literary and st...

When: June 20 - June 21, 2025

    Where: Pictou, NS CA

Great Midwest Book Fest

Great Midwest Book Fest is an annual book event hosted by UrbanReviewsOnline.com in Milwaukee, WI. The event features 10 to 12 African-American authors representing various genres.The event features door prizes, book vendor, and an RSVP Gift Basket....

When: June 21, 2025

    Where: Milwaukee, WI US

Barnes Children’s Literature Festival

The UK’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival. Held annually in Barnes, London, the festival features a packed program of more than 100 author events, performances and free activities for children and families....

When: June 21 - June 22, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

Freadom Festival

The Freadom Festival, Portland’s first Black book festival, takes place on Juneteenth weekend, is dedicated to the belief that reading and books should be inclusive and accessible. The event is free and open to all to come learn the importance of Juneteenth, fellowship with a community of fellow b...

When: June 21 - June 22, 2025

    Where: Portland, OR US

Bronx Book Festival

The Bronx Book Festival promotes literacy and a love for reading through panels, workshops, and events featuring award-winning authors and illustrators. It aims to engage young people with reading, improve their literacy skills, and introduce them to new children's books. ...

When: June 21, 2025

    Where: The Bronx, NYC, NY US

Aspen Summer Words Writing Conference

The conference features workshops, including a workshop with a focus on revision, for poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers; panels; and readings; as well as opportunities to meet with agents and editors. ...

When: June 22 - June 27, 2025

    Where: Aspen, CO US

Disquiet International Literary Program

The DISQUIET International Literary Program is a two-week program that brings writers from North America and from around the world together with Portuguese writers in the heart of Lisbon for intensive workshops in the art and craft of writing....

When: June 22 - July 04, 2025

    Where: Lisbon, PT

Bradford Literature Festival

Bradford Literature Festival is regarded as one of the most inspiring festivals in the United Kingdom
Every year, world-renowned authors, poets, singers, and artists come to our beautiful city to share their knowledge and passions with you, the audience.
Over 300 events take place in h...

When: June 27 - July 06, 2025

    Where: Bradford, England UK

Felixstowe Book Festival

A community literary event celebrating Suffolk and bringing together renowned authors and readers. ...

When: June 27 - June 29, 2025

    Where: Felixstowe, England UK

Ledbury Poetry Festival

Ledbury Poetry Festival is an inclusive, international and inspirational celebration of poetry and spoken word over ten fabulously busy days, live in Ledbury and online to the world....

When: June 27 - July 06, 2027

    Where: Ledbury, England UK

Chuckanut Writers Conference

Engage in workshops designed to encourage and support your craft. Led by industry experts, our classes will fuel your creativity and transform your writing....

When: June 27 - June 28, 2025

    Where: Bellingham, WA US

Wealden Literary Festival

The Wealden Literary Festival is a unique cultural event that takes place every summer in the United Kingdom. It was launched in 2015 as a way to celebrate the natural world and our own creative potential. The festival attracts acclaimed authors, poets, artists, and makers who have taken inspiration...

When: June 28 - June 29, 2025

    Where: Ashford, England UK

Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Workshop

Established in 1968, the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Workshop is the oldest workshop of its kind and is widely recognized as a premier proving and training ground for aspiring writers of fantasy and science fiction. Applications are judged by a student selection committee.

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When: June 29 - August 09, 2025

    Where: San Diego, CA US

Clarksville Writers Conference

The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council partners with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Tennessee Arts Commission to bring acclaimed authors to...

When: TBD

    Where: Clarksville, TN US

Stoke Newington Literary Festival

The Stoke Newington Literary Festival is an annual event held in Stoke Newington, London. Now in its tenth year, this eclectic and inspiring festival celebrates the area’s radical thinking and liter...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Alibis in the Archive

An annual celebration of all things crime hosted in the Gladstone’s Library in North Wales! Hosted in collaboration with the Crime Writers Association and featuring some of the best crime writers in...

When: TBD

    Where: Hawarden, Wales UK

Motive Crime and Mystery Festival

Canada’s newest and largest Crime & Mystery Festival. From dark family secrets, to true crime, to paranormal plotlines, MOTIVE’s in-person events spotlight many of the year’s most anticipated cr...

When: TBD

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Belfast Book Festival

The Belfast Book Festival is Northern Ireland’s leading literary festival and since its inception in 2010, has grown from strength to strength. Now in its 12th year, the annual June event is a uniqu...

When: TBD

    Where: Belfast, N Ireland UK

Kickass Writers Festival

The Kickass Writers Festival, featuring writers, poets, comedians, and other kickass creatives, celebrates how writing and storytelling — in all of their forms — are essential to art, entertainmen...

When: TBD

    Where: Saranac Lake, NY US

Queen's Reading room Festival

Set in the stunning surrounds of Hampton Court Palace, The Queen’s Reading Room Festival will be a literary event like no other. Visitors can explore the Palace on literary themed tours and tread th...

When: TBD

    Where: Surrey, England UK

Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival

Co-sponsored by College of the Canyons, CalArts, and The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library, we embark on a literary journey celebrating the joy of reading and community. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Santa Clarita, CA US

Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival

The Bill Peach Franklin Book Festival is an annual two-day literary event in Franklin, TN. Presented by the Authors Circle of Middle Tennessee and the WCPL, the fourth annual festival includes instruc...

When: TBD

    Where: Franklin, TN US

Scriptoria

Imagine a boot camp for your writing: poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Scriptoria is a collaboration between three Christian traditions with Aquinas College, Calvin University, and Cornerstone Univer...

When: TBD

    Where: Grand Rapids, MI US

Willy Lit Fest

The Williamstown Literary Festival is Melbourne West’s largest annual, literary festival. A weekend feast of books, ideas and conversations all in the beautiful Williamstown Town Hall and Librar...

When: TBD

    Where: Williiamstown, VIC AU

ACQL Annual Conference

Founded in 1975 in the wake of Canada’s official ratification of multiculturalism, the Association for Canadian and Québec Literatures has, over more than 45 years, emerged as Canada’s premier as...

When: TBD

    Where: Montreal, PQ CA

Schomburg Center Literary Festival

The Schomburg Center Literary Festival: Reading the African Diaspora expands the center’s long tradition of championing authors of African descent from across the globe and publications that cel...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

Penarth Literary Festival

Penarth Literature Festival. Penarth Literature Festival (formerly Penarth Book Festival) was established in 2012 and brings writers and authors to Penarth for a packed programme of author events, wor...

When: TBD

    Where: Penarth, Wales UK

Slaughter in Southwold

A weekend of talking with best-selling crime novelists is organised by Southwold Library with support from the Friends of Southwold Library and the Crime Writers' Association....

When: TBD

    Where: Southwold, England UK

Mountain Heritage Literary Festival

We are thrilled to offer fiction, poetry, nonfiction, YA book writing, screen writing, and visual storytelling workshops from an award-winning, highly published faculty. In addition, we’ll have spea...

When: TBD

    Where: Harrogate, TN US

Deep Water Literary Festival

Readings, performances, panels, music, art installations, and pop-up happenings are all inspired by a central theme, with events unfolding across Narrowsburg for one immersive summer weekend. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Narrowsburg, NY US

Roosevelt Reading Festival

In honor of FDR’s love of books, the library hosts an annual reading festival on the grounds of the former president’s estate. The festival includes authors who have written works within the past ...

When: TBD

    Where: Hyde Park, NY US

David R. Collins Writers Conference

In 1973 David R. Collins founded the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference and continued as its chair until his death in 2001. In 2006 the Board of Directors of the Midwest Writing Center broug...

When: TBD

    Where: Rock Island, IL US

Culver City Book Festival

The Culver City Book Festival returns to highlight the work of local authors, publishers, journals, and literary nonprofits. In addition to tables exhibiting the work of local presses, there will be p...

When: TBD

    Where: Culver City, CA US

Palouse Writers Festival

The annual one-day writers’ festival hosted by the Palouse Writers Guild offers workshops and panel discussions to registered guests during the day. In the evening, the event will open its door...

When: TBD

    Where: Moscow, ID US

Austin African American Book Festival

The Austin African American Book Festival is a much anticipated event for the community to gain greater exposure to literature by and about African Americans. AABF seeks to construct space for coll...

When: TBD

    Where: Austin, TX US

Canalside Children’s Book Festival

Games, crafts, activities and more at this fun day for children on the Buffalo Waterfront....

When: TBD

    Where: Buffalo, NY US

July 2025

Ochre Fest

A weekend of Newfoundland books, music, art and food in Conception Bay, anchored at Ochre House Retreat....

When: July 04 - July 06, 2025

    Where: Ochre Pit Cove, NL CA

Mullingar Literary Festival

The Mullingar Literary Festival promises to be a highlight on the cultural calendar, bringing together book lovers, authors, and the local community to celebrate the power of literature....

When: July 04 - July 06, 2025

    Where: Mullingar, Westmeath IE

South Coast Readers and Writers Festival

The South Coast Readers and Writers Festival promises a weekend filled with captivating stories, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring conversations. Sessions that will interest writers and readers alike run throughout the weekend festival....

When: July 05 - July 06, 2025

    Where: Thirroul, NSW Au

Romance Author & Reader Event

Meet a mix of traditional and self-published authors of romance fiction. Designed to connect readers and writers, RARE holds multiple events each year in cities around the world....

When: July 05, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

Mysuru Literature Festival

Mysuru Literature Festival brings together people from all over the country for discussions, talks, and readings about literature, and writing, in English and Kannada. ...

When: July 05 - July 06, 2025

    Where: Mysuru, Karnataka IN

Mesa Verde Writers Conference

Immerse yourself in natural beauty in this wild place as you work with award-winning writers. Listen to your inner voice, take risks, and break from routine. This is a generative conference and work you create may become a finished story, personal essay, novel, or poem....

When: July 09 - July 11, 2025

    Where: Mancos, CO US

Buxton Festival

Recognised nationally and internationally as one of the UK’s leading arts festivals, Buxton Festival is a summer celebration of the very best opera, music and literature at the heart of the beautiful Peak District.The festival features the most promising up-and-coming, and also internationally ...

When: July 10 - July 25, 2025

    Where: Buxton, Derbyshire, England UK

Romance Slam Jam Book Lovers’ Convention

A 3-day romance novel con celebrating diversity in publishing. Authors and Readers wanting the VIP publishing industry experience where workshop sessions are LIVE for Q&A and engagement with fellow authors, readers, and industry experts will not want to miss this romance book conference....

When: July 10 - July 12, 2025

    Where: Dallas, TX US

Newark Book Festival

Newark Book Festival (previously Books in the Castle) is a literature festival that features and celebrates a range of authors and book events from crime to history and plenty for children and families too....

When: July 10 - July 13, 2025

    Where: Newark, Nottinghamshire, England UK

West Cork Literary Festival

We have an exciting range of events lined up for you this July with over 35 events including outdoor events in Bantry, live zoom events, pre-recorded events, online workshops and professional development opportunities. ...

When: July 11 - July 18, 2025

    Where: Bantry, Co Cork IE

Columbus Book Festival

The Columbus Book Festival features a lineup of 200+ national and Columbus-based authors, panel discussions, author talks, book signings and more! The Festival Marketplace is filled with dozens of bookish retailers, community exhibitors, an entertainment lineup, local food court and the popular I...

When: July 12 - July 13, 2025

    Where: Columbus, OH US

Capital Crime

Our fresh and innovative festival programme features leading crime and thriller creatives. Capital Crime welcomes some of the world’s favourite authors and filmmakers to London. We bring the best of everything crime and thriller to fans. ...

When: July 13 - July 14, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

ReaderCon

Readercon is a small convention focused on the written word, featuring panels, readings, awards, and more. The program consists of two tracks each of panel discussions, author readings, and solo talks or workshops, plus kaffeeklatsches (intimate gatherings with an author), autograph signings, and ex...

When: July 17 - July 20, 2025

    Where: Burlington, MA US

Theakston Old Peculier Crime writing Festival

The world class, award winning Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, now in its 15th year, celebrates the very best in crime fiction at the magnificent Old Swan Hotel each July. The Festival is a firm date in the literary calendar and has achieved international acclaim for the programming, ...

When: July 17 - July 20, 2025

    Where: Harrogate, England UK

Mildura Writers Festival

Held in July, the Mildura Writers Festival presents three days of words, food and wine featuring Australian and international writers. Throughout the weekend invited guests and audience members intermingle freely sharing an experience that provides thoughtful and challenging ideas about writing an...

When: July 17 - July 20, 2025

    Where: Mildura, VIC AU

Petworth Literary Festival

The Petworth Literary Festival is an annual event in Petworth, West Sussex, celebrating literature and bringing together authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts. The festival offers diverse events, from enlightening conversations and discussions to book signings and readings, covering various lit...

When: July 17 - August 02, 2025

    Where: Petworth, England UK

Winona Christian Writers Conference

This inaugural 3-day gathering in beautiful Winona Lake, Indiana, features workshops in four genres (Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Writing for Young Readers), readings, lectures, cultural events, a banquet, and keynote speaker...

When: July 17 - July 19, 2025

    Where: Winona Lake, IN US

Lakefield Literary Festival

In commemoration of Margaret Laurence, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie and our community’s ongoing literary heritage, the Lakefield Literary Festival showcases Canadian authors and promotes the joy of reading and writing among children and adults. Our festival is curated by a program committ...

When: July 18 - July 19, 2025

    Where: Lakefield, ON CA

Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival

Denman Island, a small Gulf Islands community of 1200 people between the coast of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, hosts the Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival in July every summer. The festival is a four-day event comprised of workshops, evening panels, solo readings and paired readi...

When: July 18 - July 20, 2025

    Where: Denman Island, BC CA

Realm Makers Writers Conference

Are you a creative person who loves science fiction and fantasy, but also makes your spiritual growth a high priority? Have you found that you’re a little too weird for the usual church crowd, but don’t exactly fit in with the sci-fi convention set either? Well, now there’s a place for you to ...

When: July 18 - July 20, 2025

    Where: St Louis, MO US

Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference

The Book Passage Mystery Writers Conference covers everything mystery writers need, from developing ideas and writing skills to finding an agent and publisher. ...

When: July 18 - July 20, 2025

    Where: Corte Madera, CA US

Gerard Manley Hopkins International Literary Festival

The Gerard Manley Hopkins International Literary Festival is an annual event held at Newbridge College in Co. Kildare, Ireland. Since 1987, during the last week of July, this literary festival celebrates the life and work of the renowned poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. Irish and international scholars e...

When: July 19 - July 25, 2025

    Where: Newbridge, Co. Kildare IE

Payson Book Festival

The mission of the Payson Book Festival is to enhance the love of reading by providing an environment that encourages personal interaction between readers and Arizona authors. Its goal is to promote literacy and showcase Arizona authors....

When: July 19, 2025

    Where: Payson, AZ US

Write Women Book Fest

The Write Women Book Fest is a woman-focused event for publishing professionals and book lovers with 100+ authors tabling, selling and signing books, panel discussions, and live poetry readings. ...

When: July 19 - July 20, 2025

    Where: Bowie, MD US

Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

The Sun Valley Writers’ Conference strives to bring together readers, writers, and artists of diverse age, background, and experience to be informed, enlightened, challenged, and inspired by a world-class literary program in the great outdoors....

When: July 19 - July 21, 2025

    Where: Ketchum, ID US

Detroit Festival of Books

The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the State of Michigan. We have vendors from all over the USA and Canada. The Bookfest is dedicated to promoting the joy of reading and the rich culture surrounding it. Held the third Sunday in July....

When: July 20, 2025

    Where: Detroid, MI US

Taos Writers Conference

The Taos Writers Conference is an annual event organized by SOMOS, a non-profit organization, in Taos, New Mexico. It is a weekend-long gathering that gathers writers of all genres for intensive workshops, panel discussions, keynote readings, and networking opportunities. The conference is known for...

When: July 25 - July 27, 2025

    Where: Taos, NM US

Words Of Wonder Literary Festival

Come and join us each year for a literary festival on the South Side of Chicago designed with young readers and writers of all ages in mind!

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We will have interactive literacy and art programming, opportunities for youth and families to connect with community resources...

When: July 26, 2025

    Where: Chicago, IL US

ILAB Symposium

International League of Antiquarian Booksellers invites booksellers, librarians and collectors to a day of lectures and panel discussions preceding the Melbourne Book Fair.

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When: July 30, 2025

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

Mendocino Coast Writer’s Conference

The Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference is a vibrant gathering that offers Morning Workshops in a wide range of genres. Afternoons are packed with craft seminars, panels, one-on-one consultations, and open mics; and every evening offers an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and connection that m...

When: July 31 - August 02, 2025

    Where: Mendocino, CA US

Penzance Literary Festival

Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community, the Penzance LitFest celebrates words in all their many forms, and welcomes contributions that will inspire, entertain and inform our e...

When: TBD

    Where: Cornwall, England UK

WORDS The Marlow Literary Festival

The Marlow Writer's Society hosts a Literary Festival to celebrate the spoken word. There will be a range of presenters and performances, including published authors, drama groups, choirs, and mu...

When: TBD

    Where: Marlow, England UK

H&F Writers Festival

The Hammersmith & Fulham Writers’ Festival is an exciting literary event that brings together authors, writers, playwrights, publishers, and poets. Held annually, it features live talks, worksho...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Marblehead Festival of Arts Literary Festival

The Marblehead Festival of Arts Literary Festival, originally known as “Writers World,” is a vibrant celebration of literature and creativity. Writers and readers alike can enjoy a rich schedule o...

When: TBD

    Where: Marblehead, MA US

Alton Arts Festival

Alton Arts Festival is a 10-day, multi-venue, multi-disciplinary arts festival in Alton, Hampshire. Live music. Visiting authors. Unique exhibitions. The
Alton Arts Festival will bring a host...

When: TBD

    Where: Alton, Hampshire, England UK

Martha's Vinyard Book Festival

The Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival is an annual event that takes place on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. It brings together some of the country’s leading authors for discussion...

When: TBD

    Where: Martha's Vinyard, MA US

Filipino-Canadian Book Festival

The Filipino-Canadian Book Festival is a vibrant celebration of Filipino literature. It includes a keynote, book signings, workshops, open-mic readings, music, a marketplace, and a book fair, all with...

When: TBD

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

New York City Poetry Festival

Every summer, The New York City Poetry Festival invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique formats, aesthetics, and personalities to the festival ground...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

South Florida Book Festival

Founded in 2012, the South Florida Book Festival is one of the fastest-growing events of its kind in the southeast, presenting celebrity authors and respected thought leaders in contemporary culture....

When: TBD

    Where: Fort Lauderdale, FL US

Bookapalooza Haliburton Highlands

From the Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands Literary Arts Round Table, Haliburton Reads & Writes brings authors and publishers to Haliburton County to enrich the lives of our readers and writers....

When: TBD

    Where: Haliburton, ON CA

Saskatchewan Festival of Words

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words (established in 1996) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that holds an annual literary festival the third weekend in July with 60+ events over 4 day...

When: TBD

    Where: Moose Jaw, SK CA

Berries, Bridges, and Books Writers Conference

The Berries, Bridges, and Books Writers Conference is an annual event hosted by the Creative Minds Writers Group in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

The conference features door prizes, page-tu...

When: TBD

    Where: Ponchatoula, LA US

Port Medway Readers’ Festival

Founded by Philip Slayton and Cynthia Wine, the festival was launched to introduce celebrated Canadian authors and emerging writers to a beautiful part of the world and so their friends, neighbours, a...

When: TBD

    Where: Port Medway, NS CA

Southern Highlands Writers’ Festival

The Southern Highlands Writers’ Festival features a stellar lineup of Australia’s best writers of books, poetry, TV and plays....

When: TBD

    Where: Bowral, NSW AU

Vancouver Art Book Fair

Free and open to the public, VABF is a multi-day celebration of artists’ publishing featuring over one hundred local, national and international publishers, as well as a diverse line-up of programs,...

When: TBD

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

August 2025

Lewisburg Literary Festival

Since 2012 the festival has been celebrating literature and promoting reading in the Greenbrier Valley by featuring bestselling authors speaking about their works, offering writing workshops, providing booksellers with a venue and presenting ancillary events ranging from movies and plays to hands-on...

When: August 01 - August 02, 2025

    Where: Lewisburg, WV US

RomanceLahoma

The Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild RomanceLahoma Conference is a conference for romance writers about all things romance writing, publishing, & marketing. ...

When: August 01 - August 02, 2025

    Where: Oklahoma City, OK Us

FAPACon

Two days of round-table discussions, speakers, networking opportunities, and the annual FAPA membership meeting. ...

When: August 01 - August 03, 2025

    Where: Orlando, FL US

ECRW Dumas Bay Writers Retreat

Join ECRW for an ECRW writers retreat! This two-day event includes meals, views, Wi-Fi, community and private writing space, and all the tea and coffee you can drink....

When: August 02 - August 03, 2025

    Where: Federal Way, WA US

Douglas Shire Book Festival

The Douglas Shire Book Festival is a two-day celebration dedicated to promoting local authors and fostering a love of literacy within the community. This vibrant event, spanning a weekend, aims to captivate book enthusiasts and market-goers alike. ...

When: August 02 - August 03, 2025

    Where: Douglas Shire, QLD AU

Byron Writers Festival

As Australia’s favourite regional meeting place of storytelling and ideas, Byron Writers Festival attracts thousands of audiences annually to experience shared moments of human connection. ...

When: August 08 - August 10, 2025

    Where: Byron Bay, NSW AU

Winterset in Summer

Come and join Newfoundland and Labrador authors along with literary figures from across Canada and other countries in a weekend of readings, conversation, and music at the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre in Eastport. ...

When: August 08 - August 10, 2025

    Where: Eastport, NL CA

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh International Book Festival is a distinctive international showcase celebrating the written word, literature and ideas. It brings leading and emerging international, British and Scottish authors and thinkers together to inspire each other and audiences in an extensive programme of public e...

When: August 09 - August 24, 2025

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Northwoods Art and Book Festival

The Northwoods Art and Book Festival hosts over 60 artists and over 35 authors, with free admission for everyone, including designated seating for seniors and people with disabilities. Authors from a variety of genres will be in attendance with book signings and sales....

When: August 09, 2025

    Where: Hackensack, MN US

Martha’s Vineyard Black Book Festival

he MVBBF is based on the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard Island where Black families historically vacation each summer. This celebration is a unique opportunity for both aspiring and well-established Black authors in fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and children to support, share, and celebrate Blac...

When: August 09, 2025

    Where: Oak Bluffs, MA US

Bronx Bookworm Book Festival

Attendees of this festival geared toward picture books and illustrated stories will have the opportunity to hear from both authors and illustrators during a special storytime, participate in an illustration demonstration, and engage in a discussion about the the process of creating a book. ...

When: August 09, 2025

    Where: The Bronx, NYC, NY US

World Science Fiction Convention

The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is an annual international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, writers, artists, musicians, and creators. First held in New York City in 1939, Worldcon visits a new city around the globe each year and is organised by a different group of ded...

When: August 13 - August 17, 2025

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference

The Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, founded in 1926, is one of the oldest and finest of its kind in the country. The conference features workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as lectures; craft classes; meetings with editors, agents, and publishers; and readings by faculty...

When: August 13 - August 23, 2025

    Where: Ripton, VT US

Bendigo Writers Festival

Bendigo Writers Festival gives you time out to tune in to the important things in life. Five different venues will be running hour-long sessions simultaneously throughout the day. Between sessions, you can catch up with a favourite author in the Festival Hub and browse the bookshop!...

When: August 15 - August 17, 2025

    Where: Bendigo, VIC AU

When Words Collide

When Words Collide is an annual non-profit festival designed to bring readers and writers together in a celebration of the written word. Up to 10 tracks of programming, beginning at 1 PM on Friday and running through 5 PM Sunday, offer informational, educational, and social activities covering a wid...

When: August 15 - August 17, 2025

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair

Antiquarian book fair featuring rare books, ephemera, maps, posters, art prints, post cards, first editions, signed prints and more. ...

When: August 15 - August 16, 2025

    Where: Castle Rock, CO US

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Join Canada’s longest-running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices, with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. ...

When: August 16 - August 19, 2025

    Where: Sechelt, BC CA

Islanders Write

Islanders Write is the writers festival sponsored by MV Times, bringing together Vineyard-connected writers, publishing professionals, for panel discussions and writing workshops on the art, craft, and business of writing. ...

When: August 17 - August 18, 2025

    Where: Oak Bluffs, MA US

Writers at Woody Point

The Writers at Woody Point literary festival in Woody Point, Bonne Bay, Newfoundland had its inaugural season in 2004. The festival is organized and presented by Friends of Writers at Woody Point and, each year, has played to sold-out audiences. ...

When: August 19 - August 24, 2025

    Where: Woody Point, Bonne Bay, NL CA

Sydney Jewish Writers Festival

The Sydney Jewish Writers Festival celebrates the richness and diversity of Jewish writing. It showcases the talents of writers from around Australia and overseas who identify as Jewish or who write on Jewish themes. The SJWF was the first of its kind in Australia and is steadily becoming a ma...

When: August 20 - August 24, 2025

    Where: Sydney, NSW AU

Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference

The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference is a four-day event bringing together some of the world’s best authors, aspiring writers, agents, editors, and other industry professionals. ...

When: August 21 - August 24, 2025

    Where: Franklin, TN US

Lubbock Book Festival

This free, two-day long Lubbock Book Festival connects authors and readers through an exciting event to celebrate literacy, creativity, and the written word. We will have book sales, author signings, engaging panels, creative workshops, family-fun activities, and so much more. ...

When: August 23, 2025

    Where: Lubbock, TX US

Islay Book Festival


The Islay Book Festival is a vibrant, community-led event held annually on the picturesque Isle of Islay, Scotland. Founded in 2006, it has grown from a small book club in Port Ellen into a thriving festival that celebrates literature with a diverse array of event...

When: August 28 - August 31, 2025

    Where: Isle of Islay, Scotland UK

Words in Winter: Daylesford Literary Festival

Words in Winter is an annual celebration of words in all their forms, based in Daylesford. The festival shares stories and ideas by local and visiting presenters through performance, music, storytelling, comedy, poetry, talks, workshops and exhibitions. Stories as hot as today’s headlines will com...

When: August 29 - August 31, 2025

    Where: Daylesford, VIC AU

WriterCon

WriterCon is a community of writers working together to build skills, exchange knowledge, and achieve dreams. We provide knowledge and opportunities designed to push you forward along your writer’s journey. We have over 60 speakers presenting during three days of breakout sessions, some for newbie...

When: August 29 - September 01, 2025

    Where: Oklahoma City, OK US

Dunkeld Writers Festival

Experience the magic of the Dunkeld Writers Festival, an annual celebration honoring the diverse talents of Australian writers in the stunning town of Dunkeld, Victoria. This vibrant festival features engaging themed sessions, insightful panel discussions, exciting book signings, and delightful tour...

When: August 29 - August 31, 2025

    Where: Dunkeld, VIC AU

Bumbershoot

The Seattle Arts Festival always has active coffee houses and a book fair spotlighting literary artists....

When: August 30 - August 31, 2025

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Queen’s Park Book Festival

Queen’s Park is a hidden, family-friendly gem in North West London centred on a 30 acre park surrounded by beautiful Victorian homes. We are the only London book festival to be held solely in a public park and the area boasts a wonderful literary history as a home to authors, artists, poets and ac...

When: August 30 - August 31, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

Cape Cod Writers Center Conference

The conference features workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as mentoring sessions with faculty and a talk on trends in publishing. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Cape Cod, MA US

Orange Readers and Writers Festival

The Orange Readers and Writers Festival has been inspiring great reading since 2015 as part of the Orange Region Fire Festival.
A talented line-up of fiction and non-fiction authors will share ...

When: TBD

    Where: Orange, NSW AU

RWNZ Annual Conference

The Romance Writers of New Zealand conference is three days of keynotes, workshops, panels, and social events. Or, if you prefer, you can attend just the Friday workshops, or only the Saturday/Sunday ...

When: TBD

    Where: Christchurch, NZ

Burbank Book Fest

The page-turning event will feature 20 authors from various genres, including young adult fiction, romance, comic books, and poetry.
Attendees can expect shelves with extra stocks of books for ...

When: TBD

    Where: Burbank, CA US

Puget Sound Book Festival

The Puget Sound Book Festival is the big bookfair of your dreams; a celebration of our region's indie bookstores and what makes them unique. Come shop countless local bookstores, meet local autho...

When: TBD

    Where: Bremerton, WA US

South Hams Literary Festival

There will be author talks and readings, performances, poetry, comedy, workshops for aspiring writers, free children’s activities, a book and craft fair, and much more. Entry to ticketed events wil...

When: TBD

    Where: Ivybridge, England UK

McKinney Literary Fest

The McKinney Public Library is hosting the McKinney Literary Fest, an event designed to connect local authors with literature lovers from throughout our North Texas community. ...

When: TBD

    Where: McKinney, TX US

NWA Book Fest

This festival brings together Arkansas authors across different genres for author readings and panel discussions. Children's book authors host story times, and local publishers and authors fill ...

When: TBD

    Where: Fayetteville, AR US

Adirondack Family Book Festival

A free, day-long community event presented by John Brown Lives!, Lake Placid Public Library, the Bookstore Plus, and numerous other partners, the festival features award winning authors and illustrato...

When: TBD

    Where: Lake Placid, NY US

Canadian South Asian Literary Festival

The Canadian South Asian Literary Festival is the first festival to celebrate the legacy of South Asian thinkers and writers in Canada's literary landscape. The festival features writers from ac...

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, ON CA

Autoptic Festival

The Autoptic Festival is an independent bi-annual festival celebrating the best of DIY print culture, with an emphasis on comics, zines, posters, and other printed materials. The Autoptic Festival wil...

When: TBD

    Where: Minneapolis, MN US

Durham Children’s Book Festival

An inspiring and fun two-day family-friendly event in August, full of free book-themed activities for kids. Children can enjoy free workshops with authors and illustrators and a range of story and sen...

When: TBD

    Where: Durham, England UK

University of Illinois Press Publishing Symposium

Join us for a day of interactive workshops, round tables, and conversations about publishing. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Champaign, IL US

James Baldwin Festival of Words

Named after the legendary novelist, essayist, playwright, and activist James Baldwin, the festival is intended to showcase emerging and established local artists of African descent who are creating, i...

When: TBD

    Where: Chattanooga, TN US

Arts & Words

The Arts & Words Festival in Gibsons, BC, is a creative collaboration celebrated over four days. It’s an annual event organized by the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society. The festival in...

When: TBD

    Where: Gibsons, BC CA

Spike Island Literary Festival

Discover the inspirations behind your favorite authors in engaging panel discussions and experience the magic of pop-up readings by world-class writers in unique locations. Plus, don't miss the c...

When: TBD

    Where: Cobh, Cork IE

Drumshanbo Written Word Weekend

A resurrection of Drumshanbo’s literary festival from 2009-2011.
Two days of talking words. Event includes A Poetry Film Competition/Short Story Writing Class/Read your Own Work Night/Masterc...

When: TBD

    Where: Drumshanbo, Connacht IE

Possumtown Book Fest

All day long, we're hosting insightful discussions featuring over a dozen authors of some of our favorite recent books. The Local Author Showcase gives readers a chance to meet local authors and ...

When: TBD

    Where: Columbus, MS US

San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books

The San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books brings together readers, authors, booksellers, and businesses from the San Diego area who share a passion for literature. Now in its seventh year, the eve...

When: TBD

    Where: San Diego, CA US

Word Christchurch

A typical programme comprises 75+ events featuring over 150 writers, artists and thinkers. For five days we flood the CBD with a buzz of excited people and conversations, filling not just our venues, ...

When: TBD

    Where: Christchurch, NZ

AMWA Conference

The Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA) hosts an annual conference that promotes excellence in health and medical communications in Australasia. The conference includes workshops, presenta...

When: TBD

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

September 2025

Appalachian Writers Conference

This year’s conference will dive into genre writing, with faculty who are established authors of cozy mysteries, crime, romance, dystopian, and fantasy novels. Award-winning, nationally and regionally recognized literary writers and those who are nationally acclaimed for their influence in histori...

When: September 02 - September 05, 2025

    Where: Berea, KY US

Bouchercon World Mystery Convention

The World Mystery Convention is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization which holds an annual convention in honor of Anthony Boucher, the distinguished mystery fiction critic, editor and author. Bouchercon is our annual world mystery convention where every year readers, writers, publishers, edito...

When: September 03 - September 07, 2025

    Where: New Orleans, LA US

Gladfest

Gladfest is Gladstone Library’s flagship festival. Billed as the friendliest festival on the UK literary scene, it is a different kind of event: there are no green rooms, no VIP tickets and there is no exclusivity. We aim to keep our prices affordable for anybody who wants to come, and we welc...

When: September 05 - September 07, 2025

    Where: Hawarden, Wales UK

Open Book Festival

The Open Book Festival is an annual literary festival held in Cape Town, South Africa with a focus on South African literature in an international context. The event includes over 150 literary events, featuring over 100 authors over 5 days....

When: September 05 - September 07, 2025

    Where: Cape Town, ZA

Eden Mills Writers’ Festival

Founded in 1989, the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is a nationally acclaimed literary event, treasured by book lovers and authors, and widely respected by Canada’s literary community. Our mandate is to inspire, enlighten and enchant by presenting a literary festival that provides stimulating, tho...

When: September 05 - September 07, 2025

    Where: Eden Mills, ON CA

National Book Festival

The Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, poets and illustrators with thousands of readers for book talks, panel discussions, book signings and other engaging activities. Over the course of its 20-year history, the Festival ...

When: September 06, 2025

    Where: Washington, DC US

Prairie Comics Market

Prairie Comics Market is a free to attend one-day market in Winnipeg celebrating the best in comics creation on the prairies! This market will provide a space for creators of comic content, including artists, writers, craft-makers and publishers, to interact with fans, promote their material, sel...

When: September 06 - September 07, 2025

    Where: Winnipeg, MB CA

Burnham-On-Sea Book Festival

Expect talks, workshops and readings across several genres, including crime, historical, young adult, children’s, literary and non-fiction. Events will be held at The Princess Theatre and Burnham Library and will include local authors and well-known figures on the literary scene. The festival ...

When: September 06, 2025

    Where: Somerset, England UK

Los Angeles Kids Book Festival

The LA Kids Book Festival aims to celebrate children’s literature, foster a love for reading, and provide a platform for both young readers and aspiring authors to engage with the magical world of books....

When: September 07, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Chiswick Book Festival

The Chiswick Book Festival brings together top authors and their readers for a week of history, poetry, biography, creative writing, fiction, thrillers, gardens, food, wine, politics and children’s books. The Festival is a non-profit-making community event, raising money for three reading-related ...

When: September 10 - September 15, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

Write Around the Murray

Write around the Murray has grown considerably since its beginning in 2007. With its heart in regional Australia, the festival is an annual testament to the motivation of writers and artists in the area. A mix of established and emerging writers, both from the Albury region and further afield have t...

When: September 10 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Albury City, NSW AU

Noirwich Crime Writing Festival

Noirwich is about the reading and the writing of crime fiction. We explore how the genre works and where it is going, thanks to our unique connection with the University of East Anglia’s creative writing department. Our crime writing workshops provide attendees with the opportunity to enhance thei...

When: September 10 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Norwich, England UK

Society of American Travel Writers Annual Convention

The SATW annual convention alternates domestic and international destinations with opportunities for networking, professional development and exploring the location. ...

When: September 10 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Detroit, MI US

Ithaca Is Books

The Ithaca is Books Festival is an annual celebration of literature, storytelling, and the arts held in Ithaca, New York. The festival features a variety of events including readings, panels, workshops, and an outdoor book fair on the Ithaca Commons....

When: September 11 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Ithaca, NY US

Emerging Writers’ Festival

The Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) is one of Australia’s most established and well-respected literary festivals. We exist to develop, nurture and promote Australia’s new writing talent, creating platforms for connecting writing communities and their audiences.

Through the flag...

When: September 11 - September 18, 2025

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival

The BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival is an annual event that explores what crime can tell us about human beings today and in the past. Speakers include writers, reporters and film-makers, and professionals from the justice system such as detectives, judges and psychologists. ...

When: September 11 - September 01, 2025

    Where: Sydney, NSW AU

Sisters Festival of Books

Sisters Festival of Books is an annual multi-day celebration of all things literary and storytelling in the NW. Featuring workshops, author events, meet & greets, open mics, film screenings and more across multiple venues in beautiful Sisters, OR. ...

When: September 12 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Sisters, OR US

ArmadilloCon

ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention held annually in Austin, Texas, USA, since 1979. As the second longest running science fiction convention in Texas, it is sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas and is known for its emphasis on literary science fiction, Fantasy & Horror. ...

When: September 12 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Austin, TX US

York National Book Fair

The York National Bookfair has become an eagerly anticipated fixture in the city’s cultural calendar attracting visitors and sellers from across the UK and beyond. This year’s event is set to impress once again, with a showcase of books, maps, ephemera and prints from an international collection...

When: September 12 - September 13, 2025

    Where: York, England UK

Bloody Scotland

Priding ourselves as the literary festival where you can let down your hair and enjoy a drink at the bar with your favourite crime writer, we strive to put on entertaining as well as informative events during a weekend in September, covering a range of criminal subjects from fictional forensics, psy...

When: September 12 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Milford Readers and Writers Festival

The Milford Readers and Writers Festival aims to inspire and ignite conversations between people who love to read books and people who write them....

When: September 12 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Milford, PA US

Whitsundays Writers Festival

The three day event will comprise an engaging mixture of genres from crime to memoir, romance to screenwriting, and more, as well as interactive workshops, panel discussions and author talks. There will also be a Karaoke Poetry and Cocktails on the Friday evening, the Big Book Club High Tea, a livel...

When: September 12 - September 14, 2025

    Where: Airlie , QLD AU

Appledore Book Festival

Appledore Book Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in Devon, attracting world-class authors, speakers and performers....

When: September 12 - September 21, 2025

    Where: Appledore, England UK

International Agatha Christie Festival

Celebrate Agatha Christie in the place of her birth on the English Riviera. Step into the area’s outstanding literary and geological heritage. The Festival is a fantastic opportunity to delve deeper into the world of Agatha Christie both from a personal and literary perspective with events spanni...

When: September 13 - September 21, 2025

    Where: Devon, England UK

Trinity River Book Festival

Join us at the Trinity River Book Festival and celebrate the power of reading. The book festival is a multicultural event during National Literacy Month. The mission of Trinity River Book Festival is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature! ...

When: September 13, 2025

    Where: Fort Worth, TX US

Eastern Ontario Writers Festival

The Eastern Ontario Writers Festival is designed for writers and readers alike. The morning will feature workshops presented by six speakers, followed by a public book fair showcasing the work of 22 authors across various genres. ...

When: September 13 - September 03, 2025

    Where: Cornwall, ON CA

Mississippi Book Festival

The Mississippi Book Festival, a nonprofit founded by literacy advocates, launched in August 2015 on the State Capitol grounds and continues to draw thousands to its annual “literary lawn party” and book lovers’ celebration. Visit our Replay festival pages for highlights, pictures and videos o...

When: September 13, 2025

    Where: Jackson, MS US

Brooklyn Book Festival

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors. One of America’s premier book festivals, this hip, smart diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages to enjoy a...

When: September 14 - September 22, 2025

    Where: Brooklyn, NY US

On the Same Page

A celebration of reading and writing in the northwest corner of North Carolina. The festival includes readings and panels with popular authors, and author-led writing workshops, a book sale and more....

When: September 15 - September 19, 2025

    Where: West Jefferson, NC US

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, set up in 2008, is now one of the leading cultural events in Devon and the South West. Set on the stunning Jurassic Coast, we run five days of events in September featuring some of the most exciting writers, thinkers, experts and opinion-formers, as well as ...

When: September 17 - September 21, 2025

    Where: East Devon, England UK

Richmond Walking and Books Festival

The Richmond Walking and Book Festival is an annual event that takes place in Richmond, a town in North Yorkshire, England. It offers a unique blend of daytime walks and evening talks to inspire and invigorate attendees. The festival features a wide range of graded walks, from ambitious climbs to hi...

When: September 19 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Richmond, England UK

Provincetown Book Festival

The Provincetown Book Festival is an annual event in September of each year featuring three days of free events, including readings, interviews, conversations, and the 2023 Rose Dorothea Award presentation. ...

When: September 19 - September 21, 2025

    Where: Provincetown, MA US

International Dublin Writers Festival

This event is an opportunity for all writers, everywhere, to connect with the literary culture of Dublin and to learn from experts and peers. Writers, both aspiring and experienced, are all welcome. Our speakers are renowned, highly-experienced, published authors, and world-class experts in writing...

When: September 19 - September 22, 2025

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

South Warwickshire Literary Festival

The South Warwickshire Literary Festival is a delightful event that celebrates literature, authors, and creativity. The festival features inspiring author talks, workshops, and book sales. You can attend talks in the fabulous Regency Room and participate in author-led workshops. This is a paid, tic...

When: September 20, 2025

    Where: Royal Leamington Spa, England UK

Leiston Book Festival

The Leiston Book Festival brings together inspiring writers and enthusiastic readers, for a day of exploration, debate and discovery. With a focus on nonfiction, the festival seeks to feature books that explore our changing landscape and environment. ...

When: September 20, 2025

    Where: Leiston Suffolk, England UK

Kansas Book Festival

This event, designed to celebrate the best of Kansas literature, arts and history, will offer a variety of activities for Kansans of all ages, including meet-the-author sessions, panel discussions, book signings and sales, and a special tent with projects for children. This event is free and open to...

When: September 20, 2025

    Where: Topeka, KS US

Marlborough Literature Festival

We celebrate the best of writing and literature during our annual festival held in the beautiful market town of Marlborough. Over the years we’ve had terrific authors such as Lionel Shriver, Howard Jacobson, Alexander McCall Smith, Fay Weldon and Michael Morpurgo. However its not all about cel...

When: September 25 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Marlborough, England UK

Toronto International Festival of Authors

The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is Canada’s longest-running literary festival, a charitable cultural organization. It presents the finest of Canadian and international writers, artists and thinkers across the range of literary genres from fiction to non-fiction, poetry to play...

When: September 25 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors

Bookmarks began as an annual book festival in 2004. The Festival of Books & Authors has since grown to be the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas, reaching 20,000 readers each year. The Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors is celebrating its 19th festival in September 2024. Lead up and c...

When: September 25 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Winston-Salem, NC US

Harbor Springs Festival of the Book

Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a two-day gathering of nationally known presenters with Festival attendees for a celebration of books, and the stories that make them great. ...

When: September 26 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Harbor Springs, MI US

Baltimore Book Festival

The Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings, 100+ exhibitors and booksellers, non-stop readings on multiple stages, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids...

When: September 26 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Baltimore, MD US

History Book Festival

The History Book Festival in Delaware is an annual event that celebrates history and books. It features authors and historians who discuss their work and engage with the audience through various panels, lectures, and book signings....

When: September 26 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Lewes, DE Us

South Dakota Festival of Books

The South Dakota Festival of Books is an annual event that celebrates reading, writing, and the power of stories. The state’s premier literary event, the Festival celebrates literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with our state’s readers f...

When: September 26 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Deadwood, SD US

Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair will bring over 40 rare book, print and ephemera exhibitors from across the country to historic City College of New York. Visitors can browse books, prints and ephemera on a broad range of topics and areas. Our fairs are social events that cultivate a welcom...

When: September 26 - September 28, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

Bath Children’s Literature Festival

The Bath Children’s Literature Festival is an annual book festival held in Bath, Somerset, England. It is aimed at children’s books and features a variety of authors, poets, illustrators, and storytellers. The festival typically lasts ten days, spanning two weekends. Over 100 of the hottest debu...

When: September 26 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Bath, England UK

Wigtown Book Festival

Each autumn, the Wigtown Book Festival welcomes a whole host of visitors over the course of its 10 day book festival. Since the first Wigtown Book Festival in 1999, we have expanded to become an energetic arts organisation working through the year to deliver a programme of literature development act...

When: September 26 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Wigtown, Scotland UK

Aspen Literary Festival

Join us for an exciting three-day event featuring 40 authors who will share their insights and inspirations. This celebration will include engaging panels, lively parties, and various attractions that highlight the books and individuals shaping our culture. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Aspe...

When: September 26 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Aspen, CO US

Word on the Street Book Fair Toronto

The Word On The Street is a national celebration of literacy and the written word. Each September, in communities coast to coast, the public is invited to participate in hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops and to browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian book...

When: September 27 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Whanganui Literary Festival

A vibrant writers and readers’ festival held every second year attracting and hosting national and international guests. Bus tours, writers talks, poetry and book groups and fairs all to satisfy avid readers held in iconic venues throughout the city....

When: September 27 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Whanganui, NZ

Bucks County Book Fest

The Bucks County Book Festival celebrates literacy, sparks imagination, and inspires people of all ages by connecting authors and readers. The Bucks County Book Festival is currently planning to return in 2025 ...

When: September 27 - September 28, 2025

    Where: Doylestown, PA US

Salem Literary Festival

The Salem Literary Festival aims to inspire and promote literacy and a love of books and reading by creating connections through sharing stories. Held over one weekend each fall, the Salem Literary Fe...

When: TBD

    Where: Salem, MA US

Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival

The BCLF is a celebration of culture as expressed through the pen of the storyteller and the voice of the poet. It is a platform designed to support and facilitate vibrant conversations about Caribbea...

When: TBD

    Where: Brooklyn, NY US

American Christian Fiction Writers Conference

Each year, hundreds of veteran authors and those just learning the craft of Christian fiction gather in a setting like this to hear skilled instructors, inspiring keynoters…to gain from the insights...

When: TBD

    Where: New Orleans, LA US

Montana Book Festival

For the past three decades, the Montana Book Festival has supported the best literary minds in the Mountain West and brought numerous authors from around the world to our little corner of it. We exist...

When: TBD

    Where: Missoula, MT US

Carolina Mountains Literary Festival

Our mission is to bring together, in small, intimate settings, authors, readers of all ages, novice writers, listeners, and learners. We are a festival of readers who appreciate discussing the ideas i...

When: TBD

    Where: Burnsville, NC US

Wiveliscombe Literary Festival

The Wivey Lit Fest is a wonderfully eclectic mix of events and workshops delivered by a mix of those who are Somerset-based and those from further afield, those in the early stages of building a caree...

When: TBD

    Where: Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England UK

Southwest Washington Writers Conference

The Southwest Washington Writers Conference is an annual event that brings together writers, authors, industry professionals, and literary enthusiasts to network, learn, and grow in their craft....

When: TBD

    Where: Centralia, WA US

Printers Row Lit Fest

Every year, Printers Row Lit Fest, one of the three largest and oldest literary festivals in the United States, promises to be a vibrant gathering of authors, readers, book sellers, publishers and lit...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL US

Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair

The ultimate destination for bibliophiles…both established and aspiring.

Embark on a journey through the realm of vintage books, exquisite paper, and historical ephemera. Wander amids...

When: TBD

    Where: Henrietta, NY US

Elm City Lit Fest

Elm City LIT Fest is an annual celebration of books, LITerature, LITerary Arts, and LITerary Artists with the purpose of enhancing LITeracy while promoting awareness of local, regional, and global art...

When: TBD

    Where: New Haven, CT US

Elephant Mountain Literary Festival

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival is a reader’s and writer’s festival that showcases some of Canada’s best literary luminaries alongside talented local writers, with live event...

When: TBD

    Where: Nelson, BC CA

New Zealand Young Writers Festival

Held in the heart of Dunedin, produced by the Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust, the festival includes workshops, performances, panel discussions, and bookish social festivities. We join playwrights and poets...

When: TBD

    Where: Dunedin, NZ

Lunenburg Lit Festival

The Lunenburg Lit Festival is a celebration of storytelling on the South Shore. There’s no better way to get inside a storyteller’s head than have them read to you. We’re very excited to be one...

When: TBD

    Where: Lunenburg, NS CA

Sevenoaks Literary Festival

Founded in 2001 the Sevenoaks Literary Festival aims to create engaging events for and in the heart of our community.

With an eclectic mix of styles, forms and events, the volunteers w...

When: TBD

    Where: Sevenoaks, England UK

Dubbo Writers Festival

Dubbo Writers' Festival is a festival for writers by writers. A weekend of workshops, panels , conversations and networking. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dubbo, NSW AU

Latinx Kidlit Book Festival

The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is a virtual celebration of Latinx KidLit authors, illustrators, and books for all students, educators and book lovers everywhere. The festival will present two free da...

When: TBD

    Where: , NM US

Rye Arts Festival

Rye’s principal annual arts event, taking place over the weekends and last two weeks in September. It has developed over the past 50 years into one of the most successful and respected small festiva...

When: TBD

    Where: Rye, East Sussex, England UK

Missouri Book Festival

The Missouri Book Festival celebrates the best of regional life, culture, and history with an array of dynamic programming meant to promote literacy and encourage reading. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington, MO US

South Coast Book Festival

The South Coast Book Festival is a unique event that celebrates and promotes literacy, books, and writing. It is the largest literary festival in Southwest Louisiana. Festival attendees can look forw...

When: TBD

    Where: Lake Charles, LA US

Minnesota Children’s Book Festival

Taking place at the Anderson Center’s beautiful, historic Tower View campus, the Children’s Book Festival is an ideal opportunity for families to connect, learn and play. Emphasizing the joy of le...

When: TBD

    Where: Red Wing, MN US

Washington Island Literary Festival

The Washington Island Literary Festival is a moveable feast of writing, reading, discussion, and thought about the written word. Writers’ workshops, author panels and presentations, readings and par...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington Island, WI US

ANWA Writers Conference

The American Night Writers Association (ANWA) is a network for writers who belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The annual ANWA Time Out for Writers Conference is a 2 1/2 day p...

When: TBD

    Where: Mesa, AZ US

Shepherdstown Book Festival

Author panel, book talks, a regional author fair, and signings, with the festival's final day dedicated to children's events. The Regional Author Fair allows writers from West Virginia, Virg...

When: TBD

    Where: Shepherdstown, WV US

Jersey Festival of Words

Jersey Festival of Words is a nine-day literary event aiming to promote a love of the written and spoken word across the community and in a variety of styles and settings.

Launched in 2...

When: TBD

    Where: St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands GB-

Barnes Bookfest

Barnes BookFest brings writers of all genres to SW13 in London for a lively programme of talks and discussion. Authors join us to discuss their writing and share insights into their research and speci...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Inkubator Writing Conference

Literary Cleveland’s Inkubator Writing Conference is one of the largest free writing festivals in the country. The purpose of the Inkubator Writing Conference is to provide a platform for writers to...

When: TBD

    Where: Cleveland, OH US

WriteNow! Conference

Renowned experts will take the mystery out of getting published and becoming a best-selling author, in any genre. This extraordinary event is open to authors, aspiring writers, and fans alike. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Phoenix, AZ US

Storyfest

This multi-day, genre-spanning literary festival is the largest literary festival in Connecticut and one of the largest in New England....

When: TBD

    Where: Westport, CT US

Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair

Whether you are an experienced or novice book collector, a librarian or an archivist, a scholar or an academic, or are simply interested in books and the book arts in general, you will be bound to fin...

When: TBD

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Punch Bucket Literary Festival

Asheville literary nonprofit Punch Bucket Lit organizes the Punch Bucket Literary Festival, bringing the literary community together for readings, panels, and workshops. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Asheville, NC US

Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing

The Brontë Festival of Women’s Writing is an annual event celebrating contemporary women writers and their contributions to literature. Hosted by the Brontë Society at the Brontë Parsonage Museum...

When: TBD

    Where: Haworth, England UK

Lansing Lit

Lansing LIT Festival is a weekend-long celebration of Lansing's exceptional literary scene featuring local bookstores, author events, a bookstore crawl, and more ...

When: TBD

    Where: Lansing, MI US

Telling Tales Festival

We are proud to host a festival, produce a reading list and more, where homegrown Canadian authors, illustrators and storytellers are spotlighted and given the opportunity to connect with fans and new...

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, ON CA

Word on the Street Lethbridge

Since 2011, The Word On The Street Lethbridge has proudly hosted a wide and diverse range of literary talent from across Canada. This signature event in southern Alberta presents established and emer...

When: TBD

    Where: Lethbridge, AB CA

Festival of Books in the Alleghenies

The Festival of Books in the Alleghenies is an annual celebration of literature held in the scenic region of Pennsylvania. This grassroots literary festival brings together local and regional authors,...

When: TBD

    Where: Ebensburg, PA US

Back to Back Books

A smaller replacement for the defunct Southern Kentucky Book Fest, this festival will put you in touch with published authors, give you access to excellent presentations by best-selling authors, prov...

When: TBD

    Where: Bowling Green, KY US

New Providence Book Festival

Located on the grounds of the historic Salt Box Museum, the festival will include a series of presentations by authors from Summit, New Providence, Berkeley Hieghts, Chatham, and other local New Jerse...

When: TBD

    Where: New Providence, NJ US

Lake Erie Lit Fest

Werner Books and Coffee and Erie Art Company present Lake Erie Literary Festival
Located in Frontier Park near the amphitheater from 12 pm-6 pm!
Main stage readings and performances from...

When: TBD

    Where: Erie, PA US

Albany Book Festival

The Albany Book Festival is an annual event held in September that celebrates literature and writing. It is presented by the New York State Writers Institute and is held at the University at Albany. T...

When: TBD

    Where: Albany, NY US

Cliveden Literary Festival

Established in 2017, the Festival has featured a stellar international cast of novelists, historians, screenwriters, film directors, actors, spies, generals and politicians. Hailed by Alain de Botton ...

When: TBD

    Where: Cliveden,, England UK

Broadleaf Writers Conference

A two-day conference including panels and workshops, pitch sessions, mentoring, speakers, open storytelling hour, and networking opportunities. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Decatur, GA US

Orange County Children’s Book Festival

There really is something for children of all ages to experience at the Orange County Children’s Book Festival. We know you’ll find our numerous book and educational vendors offering the ...

When: TBD

    Where: Costa Mesa, CA US

Six Bridges Book Festival

The Festival features more than 70 award-winning and bestselling authors representing genres from history to graphic novels, from fantasy to romance, from children’s books to thrillers. Most events ...

When: TBD

    Where: Little Rock, AR US

International Black Writers Festival

The MSRC International Black Writers Festival at Howard University carries forward Howard University’s proud tradition of celebrating and debating global Black literature, activism, culture, and p...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington, DC US

Manx Litfest

A variety of events featuring poetry, illustration, storytelling and writing held in multiple venues by both visiting and local authors/writers. Other events include poetry nights, a writers' day...

When: TBD

    Where: Douglas, Isle of Man IM

Smithdown LitFest

The Smithdown Litfest has author talks and readings for all ages, in community venues along the Smithdown Road corridor ? from Toxteth to Allerton. The aim of the Litfest is to present a programme of ...

When: TBD

    Where: Liverpool, England UK

Central Wisconsin Book Festival

The Central Wisconsin Book Festival is a celebration of the written word in all its many forms, with a schedule full of writer talks, workshops and interactive events. The festival events are held at ...

When: TBD

    Where: Wausau, WI US

InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship Fall Conference

InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship sponsors and hosts a three-day conference every year in September. Fall Conference gives writers an opportunity to come together for inspiration, motivation, a...

When: TBD

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Lincoln Book Ffestival

Lincoln Book Festival is committed to honouring the rich heritage of the city of Lincoln by delivering a literary festival with history at its heart that appeals to audiences of all ages. Each year th...

When: TBD

    Where: Lincoln, England UK

Festival America

The four-day program includes over a hundred exciting events, including debates, meetings, a book fair, film screenings, concerts, exhibitions and a children's festival. Nearly sixty authors, jou...

When: TBD

    Where: Vincennes, Paris FR

Fog Lit Festival

The Fog Lit Festival is a non-profit literary convention featuring an array of in-person activities including book launches, engaging panel discussions, workshops and author readings....

When: TBD

    Where: Saint John, NB CA

Tidelines Book Festival

Tidelines Book Festival aims to cater for all age groups and many different interests, including fiction and non-fiction. In parallel with the festival we run a dedicated schools programme, bringing a...

When: TBD

    Where: Irvine, Ayreshire, Scotland UK

Gold Rush Writers Conference

An intimate writing conference where writing professionals will guide you to a publishing bonanza through a series of panels, specialty talks, workshops, and celebrity lectures. The conference inclu...

When: TBD

    Where: Mokelumne Hll, CA US

Northern Beaches Readers Festival

The Northern Beaches Readers' Festival Inc is an event focused on connecting readers with popular Australian authors, that will feature some of Australia’s leading authors in panel discussions ...

When: TBD

    Where: Avalon, NSW AU

Write By The Sea

Write By The Sea is a Boutique Literary Festival located in beautiful Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland. featuring a weekend of readings, conversations, workshops and interviews with local, Irish ...

When: TBD

    Where: Kilmore Quay, co. Wexford IE

Words, Ideas, and Thinkers Series and Festival

The WIT: Words, Ideas, and Thinkers Series and Festival aims to expand our understanding of critical issues, celebrate America’s literary culture, and amplify new voices and perspectives. Both the s...

When: TBD

    Where: Lenox, MA US

Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival

The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival is an annual event that celebrates children’s literature created by and featuring Black people. It aims to support professional and emerging artist...

When: TBD

    Where: Portland, ME US

Wine Country Writers’ Festival

The Wine Country Writer’s Festival, located in Penticton, B.C. combines your love of the written word with the beauty, inspiration, and stunning backdrop that is the South Okanagan. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Penticton, BC CA

North Cornwall Book Festival

North Cornwall Book Festival brings together readers and writers (and a few choice musicians) for a half term holiday of literature, narrative, craft, workshops and concerts in a site of outstanding b...

When: TBD

    Where: Cornwall, England UK

Norman Maclean Literary Festival

The Norman Maclean Literary Festival is a celebration that honors the legacy of Norman Maclean, an esteemed author known for his work, including the iconic book “A River Runs Through It.” This lit...

When: TBD

    Where: Missoula, MT US

Birmingham Literature Festival

The annual event is a project run by Writing West Midlands, the literature development agency for the region, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio organisation. Taking place every year in...

When: TBD

    Where: Birmingham, England UK

City of Asylum Literature Festival

The City of Asylum Literature Festival, also known as LitFest, is an annual event that celebrates global voices and perspectives in literature. The festival features a diverse lineup of authors, trans...

When: TBD

    Where: Pittsburgh, PA US

Latino Book & Family Festival

Since 1997 actor Edward James Olmos & Kirk Whisler have presented the Latino Book Family Festival in many US cities. The event features more than 100 exhibitors, bilingual activities and workshops, k...

When: TBD

    Where: Sacramento, CA US

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival

The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is the largest annual children’s book festival in the tristate region. A free outdoor festival with authors, food trucks, entertainment and more. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Chappaqua, NY US

Thin Air: Winnipeg International Writers Festival

Each September, the Winnipeg International Writers Festival welcomes writers from Canada and around the world for a week of readings, lectures, interviews, conversations, book launches, and other even...

When: TBD

    Where: Winnipeg, MB CA

October 2025

Saratoga Book Festival

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to a festival filled with fascinating book talks, author readings, panel discussions, family fun, and performances, all designed to encourage and celebrate a love of reading....

When: October 02 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Saratoga Springs, NY US

Ness Book Fest

Inverness-based book festival that features emerging voices as well as big names in a free programme of events. ...

When: October 02 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Inverness, Scotland UK

Decatur Book Festival

The Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author re...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Decatur, GA US

Conflux

The annual Canberra speculative fiction conference features panel discussions, books launches and author talks. ...

When: October 03 - October 06, 2025

    Where: Canberra, ACT AU

Ilkley Literature Festival

Poets, politicians, actors and adventurers will head to Ilkley for its famed literary festival each autumn. Founded in 1973, it’s the North’s longest-running literary event, loved by writers, readers and publishers alike for its warm welcome and wide-ranging programming.

...

When: October 03 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Ilkley, England UK

Flathead River Writers Conference

The Flathead River Writers Conference is an exclusive conference with limited attendance. For three decades, the conference has played host to high-profile authors, editors, agents, publishers, and other literary figures....

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Kalispell, MT US

New Hampshire Book Festival

The New Hampshire Book Festival is an annual event that brings published authors together with readers to celebrate literacy, conversation, and community. ...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Concord, NH US

Echoes: Maeve Binchy Literary Festival

One of Ireland’s best loved and most renowned authors, the huge international reach of Maeve’s writing can be seen in the translation of her work into more than forty languages. An annual festival held every October in Dalkey, Maeve’s home town, Echoes is programmed and hosted by Dalkey Ca...

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin IE

Cabot Trail Writers Festival

Every fall, as the Highlands blaze with autumn colour, writers and readers from across the country may be found in the heart of Cape Breton for a three-day celebration of the written word. Here, at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s Bay, we put aside all pretension for a sincere and wholehearted cele...

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Sydney, NS CA

National Young Writers’ Festival

The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) occurs annually in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, over the New South Wales’ Labour Day Holiday Weekend in late September/early October. ...

When: October 04 - October 06, 2025

    Where: Newcastle, NSW AU

Rare Books LA

Presenting leading specialists in antiquarian books, ephemera, and map, this exciting event takes place October 5 and 6, 2024, in the historic Ticket Concourse at Union Station, the backdrop for numerous classic films and television shows as well as the 2021 Academy Awards. Union Station is transit ...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Canal Town Book Festival

The Canal Town Book Festival is the largest author fair in the Tuscarawas Valley region. It is held annually and features a wide range of talented authors from various genres1. The festival provides an opportunity for book lovers to meet over 30 authors, purchase signed copies of their books, and en...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Dover, OH US

Henley Literary Festival

Henley Literary Festival is established as one of the UK’s biggest book festivals. The 2019 festival was our biggest yet with 170 events for adults and children. The line-up included former Prime Minister Theresa May, comedian Paul Merton, cookery legend Mary Berry, England’s greatest batsman Si...

When: October 04 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Henley-on-Thames, England UK

Portobello Book Festival

The Portobello Book Festival, initiated by a group of local book enthusiasts, takes place annually on the first full weekend of October and is rooted in the principle of being entirely free, with no paid participants. This community-driven event benefits from a strong partnership with the local libr...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Chiltern Kills

Chiltern Kills is a crime writing festival taking place in Gerrards Cross, south Bucks. Enjoy author-led karaoke as well as a play performed by crime writers. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Centrepoint charity benefitting homeless youth. ...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Gerrards Cross, England UK

Guildford Book Festival

For over 34 years Guildford has hosted an annual Book Festival, with a mission to celebrate great writing and share a love of books with a wide and varied audience....

When: October 05 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Guildford, England UK

Iowa City Book Festival

Iowa City is a City of Literature for many reasons: The wonderful writing programs at the University of Iowa, our small presses and magazines, our wonderful libraries, our bookstores, and amenities like the Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. The Iowa City Book Festival is organized by the Iowa City UNESC...

When: October 06 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Iowa City, IA US

Berwick Literary Festival

Berwick Literary Festival – The Friendly Festival in a Walled Town is a celebration of words, written spoken and performed which takes place in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland yearly in October. ...

When: October 06 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England UK

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival brings a page-turning experience to Brisbane in September each year, as well as a year-round program of exciting events. ...

When: October 09 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Brisbane, QLD AU

Wordfest Imaginarium

Calgary’s top destination for connecting audiences with the world’s best writers. Discover our artists through an exceptional range of experiences — from talk-show style conversations, variety shows, storytelling and more. Wordfest’s Imaginarium features authors and literary stars in more th...

When: October 09 - October 13, 2025

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival

The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, picked by Harper’s Bazaar as one of the UK’s Best Literary Festivals, has become the hot ticket on the national Festival circuit thanks to its stellar line up of literary names in a beautifully intimate setting. ...

When: October 09 - October 19, 2025

    Where: North Yorkshire, England UK

Ozarks Creative Writers Conference

The Ozark Creative Writers' annual conference is led by a group of volunteer directors and officers committed to organizing one of the area's most established and exceptional writing conferences. The conference caters to writers of all levels, from beginners to experts, and emphasizes the ...

When: October 09 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Eureka Springs, AR US

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

The island’s annual literary festival attracts many well known authors and speakers to the island to delight our audiences of residents and visitors. The programme committee also ensure that local writers are featured and cover a wide range of subjects. ...

When: October 09 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Cowes, IOW, England UK

Morristown Festival of Books

MFOB is an annual book festival with 300+ authors, including many prestigious award winners and bestselling authors. It offers talks by authors, engagement opportunities between readers and writers, and special events for all ages. It is one of the top book festivals in the nation, drawing thousands...

When: October 10 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Morristown, NJ US

Cheltenham Literature Festival

Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats and high-profile speakers, while inspiring over 9,000 school children with a love of b...

When: October 10 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Cheltenham, England UK

Warwick Children’s Book Festival

The Warwick Children’s Book Festival is an annual event held in Warwick, New York, organized by the Albert Wisner Public Library. The festival celebrates children’s literacy and brings together authors, illustrators, and readers for a day filled with book signings, readings, and activiti...

When: October 12, 2025

    Where: Warwick, NY US

Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s largest trade fair for books, based on the number of publishing companies represented. It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading....

When: October 15 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Frankfurt am Main, DE

Ashland Mystery Festival

Join cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends for a weekend of full bookish fun with plenty of twists and turns. From panels and workshops to an interactive mystery with clues located all around town, this festival is designed to put you in the hot seat. You'll have y...

When: October 16 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Ashland, OR US

Knowlton Literary Festival

The Knowlton Literary Festival, a three to four day festival held each October, involves the community in celebrating English language literature, particularly that written by fellow Canadians. The Festival includes presentations by published writers from across Canada and beyond, including author i...

When: October 16 - October 18, 2025

    Where: Knowlton, PQ CA

Wimbledon Bookfest

Wimbledon BookFest is a not-for-profit charity that promotes arts, culture, and education in London. It was founded in 2006 by Fiona Razvi and Tony Kane with the aim of developing arts and culture across the community. The festival is held annually in early October in a ‘pop-up’ festival site on...

When: October 16 - October 26, 2025

    Where: West Wimbledon, England UK

Murder One

Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival held in November every year with feature events across the summer. ...

When: October 16 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Dublin, IE

Queenscliffe Literary Festival

The Queenscliffe Literary Festival Inc presents a lively and engaging program of events with leading Australia writers of fiction and non-fiction....

When: October 17 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Queenscliff, VIC AU

F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates the life and works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America’s most celebrated authors. The festival was established in 1996 to commemorate the centenary of Fitzgerald’s birth in Rockville, Maryland, where he is buried alo...

When: October 17 - October 18, 2025

    Where: Rockville, MD US

Southern Festival of Books

A three-day literary event, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors and over 200 guest authors. Festival goers enjoy book signings and panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, exhibitors from across the nation, and more. I ...

When: October 18 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Nashville, TN US

Heywood House Talks

Heywood House Talks Literary Festival will run over two days inside the historic Jacobean hall at Heywood House near Westbury. Each day offers a unique program, with Saturday focusing on contemporary issues and Sunday delving into historical and cultural discussions.

...

When: October 18 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Westbury, England UK

Dorchester Literary Festival

The Dorchester Literary Festival is an annual event that takes place over the course of a week in Dorchester, Dorset. The festival aims to provide entertainment and enlightenment to readers by inviting leading writers and thinkers to share their insights and latest works. The majority of talks are h...

When: October 18 - October 25, 2025

    Where: Dorset, England UK

Vancouver Writers Fest

The Vancouver Writers Fest turns reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share thoughts, explore ideas, and witness brilliant conversations. All of the Festival venues are located on Granville Island. ...

When: October 20 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

Tremont Writers Conference

Join renowned authors and professional park educators for a writers conference like no other set on a lush, secluded campus nestled within America’s most-visited national park. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont partners with Great Smoky Mountains Association to bring this five-day intensi...

When: October 22 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Townsend, TN US

Yeovil Literary Festival

The Yeovil Literary Festival presents an exciting programme of literature, comedy and arts events from well-known literary figures, comedians, celebrities and exciting new writers. The festival is a not-for-profit partnership between Somerset Council’s Westlands Entertainment Venue, Library Servic...

When: October 23 - October 27, 2025

    Where: Yeovil, England UK

Bram Stoker Festival

Whether you’re a resident vampire or visiting from further afield, Bram Stoker Festival has something for everyone in its gothically inspired programme of events in Dublin. Get ready for four days of living stories and four nights of deadly adventures as Dublin gets gloriously gothic....

When: October 24 - October 27, 2025

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Surrey International Writers Conference

The Surrey International Writers’ Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada.

SiWC offers writers in all genres - from beginners to experts- the opportunity to hone their craft. ...

When: October 24 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Surrey, BC CA

Bloomington Book Festival

The Bloomington Book Festival presents five days of literary events throughout beautiful Bloomington, IN! Gather together with other book lovers, vendors, publishers, booksellers, and your favorite writers in celebration of books and authors. ...

When: October 24 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Bloomington, IN US

Boston Book Festival

Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight,
and inspire, Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city. ...

When: October 25, 2025

    Where: Boston, MA US

Ubud Writers Retreat

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is Southeast Asia’s largest & most exciting literary event. ...

When: October 29 - November 02, 2025

    Where: Ubud, Bali ID

Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival

Inspiring readers and writers alike, the packed three-day program of events, workshops and once-in-a-lifetime experiences celebrates the best of Australia’s literary landscape. ...

When: October 31 - November 02, 2025

    Where: Blue Mountains, NSW AU

Reading is Magic Festival

The Reading is Magic Festival is a digital event that offers five days of free, inclusive, and engaging activities for schools and families. It features leading authors and illustrators from around th...

When: TBD

    Where: Bath, England UK

Maine Lit Fest

The Maine Lit Fest is a statewide celebration of books, stories, and community that features 50+ celebrated and emerging writers, poets, and illustrators from Maine and beyond at 20+ conversations and...

When: TBD

    Where: Farmington, Portland, Brunswick, Waterville, Bangor, and Presque Isle, ME US

Kinsale Literary Festival

The Kinsale Literary Festival, also known as Words By Water, is an annual event held in Kinsale, Ireland. It celebrates literature in various forms, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and local i...

When: TBD

    Where: Kinsale, Co. Cork IE

Brewer Festival of Writing

Formerly the Ken Brewer Festival of Writing, this is a small, annual event featuring a reading and a panel, as part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival....

When: TBD

    Where: Logan, UT US

Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Literature Festival is one of the North’s most exciting Literature Festivals. Over the last 16 years, it has distinguished itself as a Festival that provides unique and imaginative opport...

When: TBD

    Where: Manchester, England UK

Bainbridge Book Festival

Join us for a literary celebration that brings together local and nationally known authors, book enthusiasts, and curious minds. Whether you’re an avid reader, a budding writer, or simply someone wh...

When: TBD

    Where: Bainbridge Island, WA US

Liverpool Literary Festival

The Liverpool Literary Festival is set to be an exhilarating weekend of discussions, readings and debates reflecting the insatiable curiosity of both the city and University of Liverpool. The Festival...

When: TBD

    Where: Liverpool, England UK

Iron Mountain Literature Festival

The Iron Mountain Literature Festival is an engaging event that celebrates literature through panels, readings, workshops, and field trips....

When: TBD

    Where: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim IE

Oregon Poetry Association Annual Conference

The conference will feature workshops, keynote speakers, and community-building activities for poets of all levels....

When: TBD

    Where: Newport, OR US

Alaska Writers & Illlustrators Conference

The Alaska Writers and Illustrators Conference is an annual event to support and inspire writers and illustrators of all levels. It typically features a variety of workshops, keynote speakers, panel d...

When: TBD

    Where: Anchorage, AK US

Plum Creek Literacy Festival

The award-winning Plum Creek Literacy Festival, founded in 1996, seeks to encourage a love of reading, writing and books by bringing nationally renowned authors and illustrators to Nebraska who host i...

When: TBD

    Where: Seward, NE US

James River Writers Conference

The James River Writers Conference is an annual event held in Richmond, Virginia, that brings together writers, editors, literary agents, and publishing professionals. Attendees can participate in a ...

When: TBD

    Where: Richmond, VA US

Princeton Children’s Book Festival

The Princeton Children’s Book Festival is a town tradition held outside at the Princeton Public Library on Albert E. Hinds Community Plaza.

This autumn event promises something for ev...

When: TBD

    Where: Princeton, NJ US

Boerne Book Festival

Located on Boerne’s beautiful Hill Country Mile we celebrate all things literary including author discussion panels, children’s activities and more. As always, the festival focuses on Texas and i...

When: TBD

    Where: Boerne, TX US

Central Coast Writers Conference

The Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference (CCWC) has been helping new and established writers fulfill their dreams since 1984. ...

When: TBD

    Where: San Luis Obispo, CA US

Great Lakes African American Writers Conference

The Annual Great Lakes African American Writers Conference is a day-long event that brings together literary creatives from Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and throughout the Great Lakes region. The confer...

When: TBD

    Where: Cleveland, OH US

Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference

The Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference is one of the longest-running and most-respected writers conferences in the Midwest. The conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Sauk Centre, MN US

Write On, Oceanside!

Write On, Oceanside! is an annual literary festival to celebrate and inspire local authors. Since its inception, Write On, Oceanside has become popular with the community’s talented authors. Over t...

When: TBD

    Where: Oceanside, CA US

Glen Rock Childrens Book Festival

The festival features popular children's authors for a day of family fun and storytelling. Come meet your favorite illustrators, support local businesses, and more....

When: TBD

    Where: Glen Rock, NJ US

Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest

The festival includes a book fair with local booksellers; conversations about the literary Midwest; local and regional author readings; opportunities to connect with publishers and literary magazines;...

When: TBD

    Where: Indianapolis, IN US

Collingswood Book Festival

Every autumn, the thrill of reading blooms when bibliophiles converge in this historic South Jersey town. The Collingswood Book Festival is a big literary event that exudes small-town, friendly ambien...

When: TBD

    Where: Collingswood, NJ US

Edwardsville Book Festival

The Edwardsville Public Library hosts its annual book festival, featuring local authors, new and used book sales, entertainment, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food and beverages. All a...

When: TBD

    Where: Edwardsville, IL US

Literary Hill Bookfest

Meet acclaimed authors of fiction, history, memoir, poetry, children’s literature, politics, mystery and more at our home at historic Eastern Market. Don’t miss our lively panel discussions, book ...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington, DC US

Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading

The 2024 Festival of Reading was cancelled. ...

When: TBD

    Where: St Petersburg, FL US

Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Founded in 2016, the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival takes place every autumn in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The festival aims to celebrate the literary heritage of our rugged coastline over several da...

When: TBD

    Where: Castlebar, Cty Mayo IE

Old Dominion University Literary Festival

This annual festival is built around a different theme each year, and celebrate poets, novelists, memoirists, actors, directors and all those who tell the stories that link us together and change the ...

When: TBD

    Where: Norfolk, VA US

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival

Whether we love to read, write, perform, create or simply listen, the arts inspire, challenge and entertain. Connect with others, nourish your inner self and celebrate with a thoroughly engaging line-...

When: TBD

    Where: Greater Geraldton, WA US

Frances Browne Literary Festival

In honour of Frances Browne, our Literary Festival celebrates and supports writers, artists and musicians - new, established and unjustly forgotten - who add to the richness of her legacy. The festiva...

When: TBD

    Where: Ballybofey and Stranorlar, Co. Donegal IE

Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival is an annual literary festival that takes place in the beautiful historic town of Nenagh and the environs of Lough Derg. Since its beginnings, the festival has ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dromineer and Nenagh, Co Tipperary IE

Desert Nights, Rising Stars

Desert Nights, Rising Stars (DNRS) is a teaching conference that values nurturing and facilitating a community of writers committed to learning their craft. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Tempe, AZ US

The Coast is Queer

Bringing together writers, performers, academics, activists and readers for a weekend of events, workshops, panel discussions and performances to celebrate queer lives and writing.
...

When: TBD

    Where: Brighton and Hove, England UK

Litquake

Litquake is San Francisco’s nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. ...

When: TBD

    Where: San Francisco, CA US

Tahoe Literary Festival

Tahoe is home to dozens of literary artists, from New York Times-bestselling authors to popular, regional authors to freelance writers and poets. The creative energy in Tahoe has inspired writers in m...

When: TBD

    Where: Tahoe City, CA US

Bookmarked Literary Festival

Bookmarked serves as an event that connects local writers to local readers through readings and book fairs, and encourages neighbors to discover their new favorite writers and authors right here in Fr...

When: TBD

    Where: Lander, WY US

Durham Book Festival

The North East’s biggest literary event. Author talks, readings, performances, new commissions and the announcement of the Gordon Burn Prize. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Durham, England UK

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival is an exciting literary event that connects writers and readers across an innovative literary trail, with various stops hosing author panels, workshops a...

When: TBD

    Where: Nambour, Maleny, Mapleton, Montville, QLD AU

Nebraska Celebration of Books

The Nebraska Celebration of Books is an annual event that celebrates Nebraska’s literary heritage and contemporary authors, featuring talks and readings by Nebraska authors, slam poetry, Nebraska bo...

When: TBD

    Where: Lincoln, NE US

Heartland Book Festival

The Heartland Book Festival is a partnership with Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Humanities, and the Missouri Center for the Book held in downtown Kansas City, MO....

When: TBD

    Where: Kansas City, MO US

Sutton Literary Festival

The festival celebrates the creativity of Sutton and its green spaces. Our ethos is inclusivity and all tickets are FREE.
The festival features a wonderful line-up of award-winning and debut wr...

When: TBD

    Where: Carshalton, England UK

Emerald City Writers Conference

Emerald City Writers Conference is now online for two days from Oct 12 through the 13th. Learn more about the craft and business of romance writing and pitch to editors and agents at this year's ...

When: TBD

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Rocky Mountain Literary Festival

The Rocky Mountain Literary Festival is an annual gathering of authors and readers to provide scholarships for local high school seniors in pursuit of their educational dreams....

When: TBD

    Where: Golden, CO US

True Lit Festival

Join us for the return of True Lit, the annual festival celebrating the literary traditions of NWA! Fayetteville Public Library hosts a variety of events to reach all age groups and interests – wor...

When: TBD

    Where: Fayetteville, AR US

LitHop

Free, all day annual literary festival in Fresno's Tower District. The festival features over 100 writers across over 30 literary events, all taking place on one day....

When: TBD

    Where: Fresno, CA US

Falmouth Book Festival

Falmouth Book Festival is more than just another book festival. We want to reach out into the local community: into primary and secondary schools, clubs and organisations, and to local businesses - in...

When: TBD

    Where: Falmouth, England UK

Red Line Book Festival

Held in October each year, the Red Line Book Festival celebrates the very best in local, national and international writing. The festival takes place in various venues across South Dublin County and i...

When: TBD

    Where: South Dublin County, IE

Southern Utah Book Festival

A gathering of readers, writers, illustrators and book enthusiasts featuring more than 35 literary presenters...

When: TBD

    Where: Cedar City, UT US

Fall for the Book Festival

Based at George Mason University, the Fall for the Book festival will be held October 12-15. All events and activities are free and open to the public. Our past events have included headlining authors...

When: TBD

    Where: Fairfax, VA US

Virginia Children’s Book Festival

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival is free, three-day festival held each year on the campus of Longwood University. Come meet your favorite authors and illustrators in person, participate in ...

When: TBD

    Where: Farmville, VA US

Wakefield Writers Festival

Writers Fete is one of the most anticipated cultural and literary events in the region. We work purposefully to build a linguistically diverse program that showcases local and national francophone, an...

When: TBD

    Where: Wakefield, PQ CA

Litfest Alberta

LitFest is a celebration, a moveable feast of nonfiction. We don’t just sit around and read books (although we do that too). At LitFest, books about real life come off the page. Avid readers connect...

When: TBD

    Where: Edmonton, AB CA

Oneonta Literary Festiva

The Oneonta Literary Festival is a vibrant celebration of literature hosted by Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta. This four-day event features renowned authors, engaging workshops, and captivating rea...

When: TBD

    Where: Oneonta, NY US

Thame Arts and Literature Festival

The Thame Arts and Literature Festival is an inclusive, community-driven arts and literature festival that takes place in the picturesque market town of Thame. Events will include Author Talks, Music,...

When: TBD

    Where: Thame, England UK

Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival is an annual celebration of the written word and its impact on the human experience. Our mission is to encourage reading, writing, and engagement. The Chippewa Valley...

When: TBD

    Where: Eau Claire, WI US

Wisconsin Book Festival

The Wisconsin Book Festival, presented by Madison Public Library in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation, presents free, public author events that celebrate books and spark conversations...

When: TBD

    Where: Madison, WI US

Harrisburg Book Festival

The Harrisburg Book Festival is proudly hosted by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Celebrating the power of storytelling, the festival aims to amplify and promote literature for all ages, and to build a...

When: TBD

    Where: Harrisburg, PA US

Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival is the flagship event in our Cultural Programme and is held on the third weekend in October. Established in 2016, this innovative dynamic festival c...

When: TBD

    Where: Letterkenney, N Ireland UK

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference

The Kentucky Christian Writers Conference is an annual interdenominational event that equips and encourages writers in their quest for publication. The conference provides a safe environment for write...

When: TBD

    Where: Elizabethtown, KY US

StarFest: St. Albert Readers Festival

STARFest Readers Festival has events and conversations to connect with every reader, with bestselling, award-winning authors bringing comedy, drama, thrills and chills, romance, fantasy, and history. ...

When: TBD

    Where: St. Albert, AB CA

Brattleboro Literary Festival

The Festival is a three-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. Located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the Festival includes readings, panel dis...

When: TBD

    Where: Brattleboro, VT US

Wells Festival of Literature

The Wells Festival aims to promote the enjoyment and excitement of books and to encourage a love of the written word by bringing to Wells a wide range of international, national and local writers to e...

When: TBD

    Where: Wells, Somerset, England UK

Escape

Escape is Tauranga’s much-anticipated biennial readers' and writers’ festival, affectionately dubbed the little festival with big ideas. Our boutique festival celebrates ideas, thinkers, wri...

When: TBD

    Where: Tauranga, NZ

HeadLand Writers Festival

HeadLand Writers Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October, the spectacular Tathra Headland will serve as a backdrop to an abu...

When: TBD

    Where: Tathra, NSW AU

Word: Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival

Word was started in 2017 by a group of community members to celebrate the rich literary culture of the Blue Hill Peninsula. Not only is Blue Hill home to many fine writers in all genres, it is a commu...

When: TBD

    Where: Blue Hill, ME US

Louisville Book Festival

The Louisville Book Festival is an annual event held in Louisville, Kentucky, dedicated to celebrating and promoting the love of reading, writing, and literacy. The festival features a variety of act...

When: TBD

    Where: Louisville, KY US

Bookfest Festival du Livre Windsor

BookFest Windsor is an annual literary festival by Literary Arts Windsor. Join us for a stellar & diverse lineup of authors from across Canada! Celebrate our 20th year of presenting the best in contem...

When: TBD

    Where: Windsor, ON CA

Southern Gothic Festival

Southern Gothic is a subgenre of Gothic fiction that uniquely intertwines the supernatural with the cultural and historical context of the American South. It often explores themes of decay, isolation,...

When: TBD

    Where: Camden, SC US

Creative Writing Festival

The Creative Writing Festival is a production of The Writer’s Guild, an Astoria-based nonprofit. An expansion of a previous annual literary event, the festival will offer three days of conversations...

When: TBD

    Where: Astoria, OR US

Cat Writers Association Virtual Conference

A fun, educational virtual conference for cat communicators, with various speakers over two days on everything from writing cats into fiction to self-publishing and media relations. ...

When: TBD

    Where: St Louis, MO US

Queen City Word Fest

The Queen City Word Fest promises to be a dynamic and enriching experience for book lovers, writers and readers alike. With a vibrant lineup of authors, engaging panel discussions, book signings and m...

When: TBD

    Where: Staunton, VA US

Butser Book Festival

An incredible two days of entertainment and inspiration with bestselling writers! Join us for our inaugural book festival celebrating words, world building and the wilderness that inspires us. We will...

When: TBD

    Where: Waterlooville, Hampshire, England UK

Las Vegas Book Festival

The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada. Our annual celebration of the written, spoken and illustrated word is free and open to the public....

When: TBD

    Where: Las Vegas, NV US

West Virginia Book Festival

The West Virginia Book Festival is a gathering of authors, vendors, publicists and readers who are enthusiastic about the power of the written word. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Charleston, WV US

Maryland Writers’ Association Annual Conference

Join aspiring, emerging, and established writers at the Maryland Writers’ Association’s (MWA) Annual Brain to Bookshelf Conference. At MWA, we’re dedicated to the art, business and craft of writ...

When: TBD

    Where: Baltimore, MD US

Desert Foothills Book Festival

The Desert Foothills Book Festival is a celebration of the importance of reading in our community. Offered free to the public, the festival exists to promote literacy and a love of reading among adult...

When: TBD

    Where: Scottsdale, AZ US

Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors

The Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors, brings writers and illustrators from around the country to Lincoln School. Authors give talks throughout the day, sign their books and ming...

When: TBD

    Where: Providence, RI US

Omagh Literary Festival

The Omagh Literary Festival celebrates the work of Benedict Kiely and other contemporary Irish writers. The yearly festival includes lectures, readings, performances and other events celebrating the l...

When: TBD

    Where: Omagh, N Ireland UK

Pride on the Page

Pride on the Page is an annual book festival celebrating LGBTQ+ authors and voices. This free, all-day festival features six-panel discussions with over 25 LGBTQ+ authors and allies. Topics range from...

When: TBD

    Where: Palm Springs, CA US

Maplewood—South Orange (MAPSO) Book Festival

New Jersey's premier book festival, held in the diverse and creative towns of Maplewood and South Orange brings together readers and authors in celebration of the joy and diversity of the written...

When: TBD

    Where: Maplewood, NJ US

London Literature Festival

The London Literature Festival is an annual event that has been showcasing the best in contemporary literature for over a decade. Taking place at the Southbank Centre in London, the festival attracts ...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars are invited to present their work. A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Columbus, MS US

Norwich Book Festival

Presented by The Forum, with key partners from across the county, Norwich Book Festival honours the city's literary heritage, and contemporary love for literature. With author talks, readings, b...

When: TBD

    Where: Norwich, England UK

A Blether O Books Festival

Join us at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum as we welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature....

When: TBD

    Where: Alloway, Scotland UK

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

Dealers from across North America and beyond descend annually upon Seattle, offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, ephemera, manus...

When: TBD

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Hawai’i Book and Music Festival

The Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival is an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and cultures of Hawaii through literature and music. The festival features a variety of activities, including t...

When: TBD

    Where: Honolulu, HI US

Rooted & Written Conference

Forty-six Rooted & Written Fellows will be selected to attend nine days of classes, workshops, and mentoring, plus the opportunity to participate in lunchtime Conversations with featured literary ...

When: TBD

    Where: San Francisco, CA US

Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival

Hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, the annual celebration of literary talent includes author talks and cultural demonstrations. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ann Arbor, MI US

Lit & Luz Festival

The Lit & Luz Festival was formed to support the creation of new art through international collaboration and make space for essential dialogues between residents of Mexico and the United States. It h...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL US

Wantage Literary Festival

The Wantage Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates literature, poetry, comedy, history, science, and the arts in and around Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK. The festival is dedicated to promoti...

When: TBD

    Where: Wantage, England UK

South Texas Book Festival

STBF combines literacy (regional and national authors) and children’s entertainment in a festive atmosphere that promotes a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure. The festival is free and open to t...

When: TBD

    Where: McAllen, TX US

November 2025

Words Fest

During the first weekend of November each year, Words brings the Southwestern Ontario region together for a celebration of creative ideas, artistic expression, and cultural diversity. Words features emerging and established writers from London, Canada, and beyond, showcasing new works and provocativ...

When: November 01 - November 07, 2025

    Where: London, ON CA

International Istanbul Book Fair

The Istanbul Book Fair is Turkey’s largest book event, held annually since 1982. It boasts visits by both regional and international authors and publishers, and a wide attendance by the reading public....

When: November 01 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Istanbul, TR

Louisiana Book Festival

The Louisiana Book Festival is a free, nationally recognized literary event that typically takes place live and in-person around Capitol Park in Baton Rouge. The festival offers you a chance to see exceptional writers, find new books to read, and enjoy some thought-provoking presentations....

When: November 01, 2025

    Where: Baton Rouge, LA US

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

We’re bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to our newly renovated Jenny Belzberg Theatre at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. ...

When: November 01 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Banff, AB CA

Kentucky Book Festival

A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival (formerly Kentucky Book Fair) is the first and largest book festival in the Commonwealth. Festival events seek to connect book-lovers and authors, spark engaging conversations, and empower readers by providing access to new books as well a...

When: November 01, 2025

    Where: Lexington, KY US

Whistler Writers Festival

This is an annual event in Whistler, which WWS started in 2002. It is a multi-venue, multi-artist, multi-day event. The program includes short seminars on various topics, a Masters workshop series for new and emerging writers on various topics of craft (e.g., writing the young adult novel, travel wr...

When: November 02, 2025

    Where: Whistler, BC CA

Bridport Literary Festival

This vibrant annual festival brings a variety of authors to different venues in and around Bridport. Perfect for all book lovers, the festival has a wide literary range, from nationally acclaimed and prize-winning authors, to local gems who represent the creative community of West Dorset. Speakers i...

When: November 02 - November 08, 2025

    Where: Bridport, England UK

Dublin Book Festival

The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and vibrant book festivals, running since June 2006. The annual public festival showcases, supports and develops Irish publishing by programming, publicizing and selling Irish published books, their authors, editors and contributors –...

When: November 05 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Stroud Book Festival

Stroud Book Festival celebrates all things books. Headed up by a team of local authors, literary and cultural professionals, and with Ian McEwan as patron, the festival presents a creative programme of high-quality, entertaining and thought-provoking events to engage this vibrant local community. St...

When: November 05 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Stroud, England UK

Medical Writing & Communication Conference

AMWA’s annual conference offers an innovative and dynamic learning experience that connects you with colleagues in the medical communication industry. Participants will enjoy unlimited access to education sessions led by subject matter experts across various content areas, engage in roundtable dis...

When: November 05 - November 08, 2025

    Where: Phoenix, AZ US

Great Lakes Writers Festival

The two-day long festival features two renowned writers who will be reading their works, conducting workshops, Q&A sessions, meetings, and so much more. This festival is a great opportunity for Muskies to explore creative writing and discover their hidden passions. ...

When: November 06 - November 07, 2025

    Where: Sheboygan, WI US

Hal-Con

Since 2010, this community-focused conference has brought some of the biggest names in the sci-fi, fantasy and gaming world to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax is the hub of the Maritimes and we think it’s the perfect backdrop for Atlantic Canada’s biggest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention.

When: November 07 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival is an intimate three-day celebration of the literary arts. The festival features some of Canada’s most celebrated authors, poets, playwrights, and songwriters. Wordstock Sudbury creates opportunities for vital conversations that challenge assumptions, explore di...

When: November 07 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Sudbury, ON CA

Twentynine Palms Book Festival

Discover an array of literary treasures with renowned authors, engage in enriching book signings, immerse yourself in live sessions, and connect at networking functions....

When: November 07 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Twentynine Palms, CA US

Singapore Writers Festival

The Singapore Writers Festival, one of Asia’s premier literary events, started in 1986 as a biennial festival. Now organised by Arts House Limited, SWF is a much anticipated event on the cultural calendar, presenting the world’s major literary talents to Singaporeans while shining a spot...

When: November 07 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Singapore, SG

Charleston Literary Festival

Since its founding in 2017, the Charleston Literary Festival has become an integral part of the cultural landscape in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. In just a few short years, the festival has gained a reputation for including a diverse range of distinguished speakers, some of wh...

When: November 07 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Charleston, SC US

Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is honored to be one of the largest and most prestigious literary events in the nation, typically welcoming 50,000 people from around the state, spread throughout the grounds of the State Capitol and along Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue. ...

When: November 08 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Austin, TX US

Rappahannock Writers Conference

Join us for a day celebrating writers with informational workshops and panel discussions. Topics include freelance writing, building tension, writing for teens and kids, magical realism, receiving feedback, creating characters, settings, and poetry. ...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: Fredericksburg, VA US

Twin Cities Book Festival

Twin Cities Book Festival, one of the biggest gatherings of book lovers in the state, celebrates its 20th anniversary with everyone returning in person to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Presented by Rain Taxi Review, the festival is free, and there is plent...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: St Paul, MN US

Portland Book Festival

Launched in 2005 under the name Wordstock, the Portland Book Festival came under the Literary Arts umbrella in 2014 and relaunched in 2015 with more than 80 authors in attendance. Since then, the number of presenters, venues, and pop-ups has continued to grow to accommodate its increasing popularity...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: Portland, OR US

Louder than Words Festival

A literary festival celebrating the best in music publishing and published words in music. As well as hearing stories from these incredible personalities, the Festival also offers a unique chance to get up close to people often only seen on the stage; in a much more social, conducive atmosphere....

When: November 14 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Manchester, England UK

Bluffton Book Festival

Raising literacy levels in the Southeast Region. Bringing awareness to literary talent while raising money for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation & The Literacy Center. ...

When: November 15 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Bluffton, SC US

Miami Bookfair International

The Miami Book Fair International Presented by The Center for Literature and Theater at Miami Dade College is the nation’s largest literary event. ...

When: November 16 - November 23, 2025

    Where: Miami, FL US

Dingle Literary Festival

The Dingle Literary Festival was established in 2019 to create an annual book festival to bring readers and authors together in West Kerry. It’s a literary festival that celebrates living writers as well as honouring the literary heritage of the area. Festival events happen in both Irish and Engli...

When: November 21 - November 23, 2025

    Where: Dingle, Co. Kerry IE

Hay Festival

The Hay Festival, founded in 1988, offers a fortnight of live and online conversations, debates and performances, and an inspiring, free Programme for Schools. ...

When: November 27 - November 30, 2025

    Where: Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales UK

Wild Writers Literary Festival

A weekend celebration of literature, with panels, conversations, writers' craft classes and mentorships, and a chance to allow established and emerging Canadian writers to share their writing an...

When: TBD

    Where: Waterloo, ON CA

Pat Conroy Literary Festival

Presented by the Pat Conroy Literary Center the annual festival will be held as a series of author presentations and panel discussions, writing workshops, exhibits, and virtual tours. Join us as we ho...

When: TBD

    Where: Beaufort, SC US

Write in the Harbor

Write in the Harbor is a regional writers’ conference held each November at Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. The annual event provides a space for writers of all levels to come toget...

When: TBD

    Where: Gig Harbor, WA US

Queenstown Writers Festival

The Queenstown Writers Festival is a biennial boutique festival that brings writers and readers together to celebrate the written word in many forms. This event features novelists, poets, short-story...

When: TBD

    Where: Queenstown, , Otago NZ

Jackson Hole Writers Conference

The annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference brings top agents, editors and authors together each June for a celebration of the craft of writing. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Jackson Hole, WY US

Fraser Valley Writers Festival

The Fraser Valley Writers Festival began as the Mission Writers & Readers Festival in 2008. Founded by the Lifetime Learning Centre Society, the MWRF ran for a decade before they passed the operat...

When: TBD

    Where: Abbotsford, BC CA

C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference

The C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference focuses on women writers from all genres and all experience levels, from journalism to mass market books to literary endeavors, and beyond. Our goal is to prov...

When: TBD

    Where: Conway, AR US

Green Mountain Book Festival

The Green Mountain Book Festival is an annual literary event held in Burlington, Vermont. It celebrates free expression, diverse voices, and a shared love of reading and books. The festival features a...

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, VT US

Burlington Literary Festival

During this month-long celebration of literature, we welcome authors, celebrate books, and (virtually) visit with local and national literary treasures....

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, ON CA

Book Fest @ Bank Street

BookFest is an event devoted to the celebration, discovery, and discussion of books for children and teens. This event, designed for adults, features luminaries from the children’s literature commu...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

Book Festival of the MJCCA

Mark your calendars for the annual Book Festival of the MJCCA—featuring more than 40 renowned authors in November each year. Whether you’re a book lover or simply interested in hearing from names ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dunwoody, GA US

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books

The annual Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books includes many authors and artists under one roof with panelists, keynote addresses, presentations, signings, music and food. The festival takes place ...

When: TBD

    Where: Waukesha, WI US

Afterwords Literary Festival

The AfterWords Literary Festival brings the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian writers together in Halifax ...

When: TBD

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival

Inspiring and entertaining, the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival delivers a variety of opportunities for the community to learn and experience Jewish literary, culture and perfo...

When: TBD

    Where: Houston, TX US

A2 Community Bookfest

The A2 Community Bookfest (previously the Kerrytown BookFest) is held in late summer and celebrates books, those who create them, and those who read them. Our primary goal is to highlight our area’s...

When: TBD

    Where: Ann Arbor, MI US

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, ...

When: TBD

    Where: St. Louis, MO US

Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival

Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival (TARWF) is Australia’s southern-most literary festival, a celebration of books, writing and community in the glorious Huon Valley, Tasmania. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Huon Valley, TAS AU

FOLD Kids Book Festival

Celebrating a diverse array of Canadian children’s literature through events specifically designed for kids, families, and educators. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Brampton, ON CA

Chester Literature Festival

The Chester Literature Festival is a vibrant annual event held in Chester, UK, celebrating the written and spoken word. Organized by Storyhouse, the festival features a diverse lineup of best-selling ...

When: TBD

    Where: Chester, England UK

Malta Book Festival

The Malta Book Festival is the foremost book celebration in the country’s cultural calendar. Annually, the MBF boasts an attendance rate of 50,000 visitors, the participation of some 50 exhibitors, ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ta Qali, MT

West Coast Christian Writers Conference

West Coast Christian Writers Conference is an online conference, with keynote sessions, workshops, coaching groups, and appointments for writers at all levels...

When: TBD

    Where: Brentwood, CA US

All Write, Columbia, Fiction Writers Conference

This four-day intensive writing conference will focus on both the craft and the business of writing fiction. It will include writing workshops, craft and creativity talks by esteemed guest authors and...

When: TBD

    Where: Spencertown, NY US

BVI Literary Arts Festival

The BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) is an annual coming together of writers, poets, publishers, booksellers and book lovers to celebrate the literary arts and the creative process through wo...

When: TBD

    Where: Tortola, BVI VI

Verb Readers and Writers Festival

The Verb Readers and Writers Festival is an annual literary event held in Wellington, New Zealand. It's a vibrant celebration of books, reading, ideas, and conversations, bringing together writer...

When: TBD

    Where: Wellington, NZ

Pee Dee Fiction & Poetry Festival

Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina is proud to celebrate literature and reading with the annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival. Free and open to the public, the festival is hel...

When: TBD

    Where: Florence, SC US

Australian Short Story Festival

The Australian Short Story Festival is an annual festival celebrating short stories in written and spoken forms. Founded by Anna Solding of MidnightSun Publishing and Caroline Wood of Margaret Rive...

When: TBD

    Where: Adelaide, SA AU

Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair

This three-day event features fine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, modern first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian boo...

When: TBD

    Where: Boston, MA US

ScienceWriters Conference

The annual ScienceWriters conference is a joint meeting of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. A mix of professional development worksh...

When: TBD

    Where: Raleigh, NC US

Gibraltar Literary Festival

The Gibraltar Literary festival aims to bring together world class writers and speakers for four days of public events, staged in the famous Regency Garrison Library and other historic buildings withi...

When: TBD

    Where: Gibraltar, GI GB-

YALLFest Charleston Young Adult Book Festival

YALLFest is a Young Adult book festival hosted by Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston, South Carolina. YALLFest signings, panels, and other events take place at the bookstore as well as at other venues t...

When: TBD

    Where: Charleston, SC US

Southern California Poetry Festival

The Southern California Poetry Festival is an annual event celebrating poetry and the rich cultural diversity of Southern California. Founded in 2016 by Sonia Greenfield and Donna Hilbert, the festiva...

When: TBD

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Books by the Banks

Books by the Banks is a celebration of books, reading, and the cultural arts. We work throughout the year to present and promote authors, while promoting the joy of literacy and lifelong learning thro...

When: TBD

    Where: Cincinnati, OH US

Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival

The event takes place primarily in Dulverton Town Hall, with author talks thoughout the weekend. Other events – book readings, an informal ‘Introduction to Crime Writing’ discussion and a ‘Me...

When: TBD

    Where: Dulverton, England UK

Non-Fiction Comics Festival

The annual Non-Fiction Comics Festival will feature panel discussions, workshops, and exhibiting cartoonists creating non-fiction and autobiographical work....

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, VT US

Northwest Montana Book Festival

Just in time for reading season, the Northwest Montana History Museum welcomes book writers and lovers for a program of speakers and exhibitors focused on Northwest Montana....

When: TBD

    Where: Kalispell, MT US

Iceland Noir

Over the course of our festival weekend, it will be our absolute pleasure to play host to some of the biggest names in the international crime fiction community....

When: TBD

    Where: Reykjavik, IS

Wymondham Words

Wymondham Words is an annual literary festival held in Wymondham, Norfolk, UK. Established in 2010, it has grown to include a variety of events, such as readings, workshops, performances, and discussi...

When: TBD

    Where: Wymondham, England UK

Yukon Words

Yukon Words aims to support all word artists, regardless of their media--writing, storytelling, journalism, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting or songwriting.. Readings, panels, workshops and free eve...

When: TBD

    Where: Whitehorse, YK CA

Northampton Book & Arts Fair

Readings, talks and book signings by fiction writers, graphic novelists, poets, children’s book writers & illustrators, publishing and culinary historians, and independent publishers, as well as boo...

When: TBD

    Where: Northampton, PA US

Scribes and Vibes

A festival to celebrate all things zine and other short literature. The festival will feature short literary forms from individuals and groups, alongside experimental music, improvisation and spoken-w...

When: TBD

    Where: Duluth, MN US

Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival

Traditionally held at the Cove Burgh Hall, the festival brings renowned authors to a local audience, and usually runs over a weekend in November. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Helensburgh, Scotland UK

St. Andrew's Book Festival

The St Andrew’s Book Festival, organized by Scots in London, features an exciting and ambitious program that appeals to a wide audience. With a lineup that includes well-known authors, debut writers...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

VERSeFest

VERSeFest is Ottawa’s annual International Festival of Poetry. Built on a mandate of fostering creative crossroads and community, we feature English and French poetry of all traditions, styles, and ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

January 2026

Cleveland Jewish Book Festival

This annual festival celebrates Jewish authors, books and ideas. Featuring books written by nationally and internationally acclaimed authors, participants will hear the stories behind a broad range of topics including Jewish life, historical fiction, Israeli literature, cooking, memoirs and more.

When: January 01 - April 30, 2025

    Where: Beachwood, OH US

Books That Changed My Life Festival

This annual celebration of programs spans two months and highlights the transformative power of books in our lives. Enjoy a captivating read from our pop-up library located in The Laurie M. Tisch Gallery in the lobby. Join us for thought-provoking conversations and events featuring notable figures a...

When: January 01 - February 27, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

MCM-Meridian Sttorytelling Festival

The Storytelling Festival highlights MCM-Meridian’s literacy initiative by hosting performing artists and special guests at the museum. This event features a day of interactive reading, creative storytelling, and musical performances that bring the art of storytelling to life....

When: January 15, 2025

    Where: Meridian, MS US

Colrain Poetry Manuscript Conference

The only writers conference focused entirely on book-length & chapbook-length poetry manuscripts. Founded by poet Joan Houlihan, the conference is held 9-10 times a year in locations around the United States and consists of book-length and chapbook-length poetry manuscript reviews by editors and pub...

When: January 17 - January 20, 2025

    Where: Acton, MA US

Albuquerque Comicon

Albuquerque Comic Con is New Mexico’s premiere pop culture event. If its January, Its Albuquerque Comic Con. We combine the brightest Comic and Media talent for one amazing weekend!~...

When: January 17 - January 19, 2025

    Where: Albuquerque, NM US

North Island Writers Conference

The North Island Writers Conference is an annual event held in Courtenay, British Columbia, co-hosted by the Comox Valley Writers Society and North Island College. The conference features a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for writers of all levels....

When: January 17 - January 19, 2025

    Where: Courtenay, BC CA

Writers in Paradise

For over a decade, Writers in Paradise has helped talented writers better their craft. The intimate size and secluded location of Eckerd College allow you the time and opportunity to share your manuscripts, critique one another’s work with our award-winning faculty, and discuss the craft of wri...

When: January 18 - January 25, 2025

    Where: St. Petersburg, FL US

Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab

The conference features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting into print, Black women’s biography, and more. ...

When: January 18, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

Fredericksburg Book Festival

The event, sponsored by Friends of the Written Word and hosted by Pioneer Memorial Library, is free and open to the public, and features events for both adults and children....

When: January 18, 2025

    Where: Fredericksburg, TX US

Black Ink

Black Ink Book Festival’s goal is to promote public awareness of the importance of African American contributions to American literature and public conversation. Authors will present fiction, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual offerings. ...

When: January 18 - January 20, 2025

    Where: Charleston, NC US

Florida Storytelling Festival

The Florida Storytelling Festival is a premier storytelling event, known nationally for its unique combination of workshops, concerts, youthful voices, and sense of community. People come from across the state of Florida and beyond to explore and savor the art of storytelling. We celebrate stories i...

When: January 23 - January 26, 2025

    Where: Mount Dora, FL US

Kerala Literature Festival

The Kerala Literature Festival stands as Asia`s largest literature festival with over half a million footfall. Nestled along the shores of the Arabian Sea in Calicut, KLF caters to all ages and interests, fostering connections between readers and writers for inspiration, entertainment, and discussio...

When: January 23 - January 26, 2025

    Where: Calicut-Kozhikode, Kerala IN

Rare Book Fair Stuttgart

More than 60 antiquarian bookshops and galleries from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as from Belgium, Hungary, France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Great Britain and the USA, are presenting valuable and bibliophilic books, manuscripts, graphics, autographs and illustrated works....

When: January 24 - January 26, 2025

    Where: Stuttgart, DE

JAX Urban Book Festival

The JAX Urban Book Festival is an annual celebration of literature and culture held in Jacksonville, Florida. The festival aims to foster social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision. ...

When: January 25, 2025

    Where: Jacksonville, FL US

International Kolkata Book Fair

The International Kolkata Book Fair is a winter fair in Kolkata. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fair—the book fair is primarily for the general public rather than whole-sale distributors. ...

When: January 28 - February 09, 2025

    Where: Kolkata, IN

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is an international literature festival held annually in the United Arab Emirates. The festival is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the auspices of the Emirates Literature Foundation. It is the largest literary festi...

When: January 29 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Dubai, AE

Lions in Winter Literary Festival

Lions in Winter is an annual literary festival that has included author readings, craft talks by featured writers in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, editors panels, book fairs, and more. ...

When: January 29 - January 30, 2025

    Where: Charleston, IL US

Angoulême International Comics Festival

The Angoulême International Comics Festival is the second largest comics festival in Europe after the Lucca Comics & Games in Italy, and the third biggest in the world after Lucca Comics & Games and the Comiket of Japan. It has occurred every year since 1974 in Angoulême, France, in January....

When: January 29 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Angoulême, FR

SCBWI Winter Conference

Join in a vibrant digital environment that will uplift, inspire, and support you in creating impactful stories for children. Pitch your book to acquiring agents and editors. Get your art in front of industry pros. Explore all aspects of children’s book creation: writing, illustrating, translating,...

When: January 31 - February 02, 2025

    Where: New York City, NY US

Wolverhampton Literature Festival

Wolverhampton Literature Festival is an annual event held on the first weekend of February, hosted by the City of Wolverhampton Council with funding support from Arts Council England. The festival aims to amplify and celebrate the voices of authors, poets, writers, storytellers, and publishers from...

When: January 31 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Wolverhampton, England UK

Catholic Writers’ Conference Online

A professional, faith-focused writers conference attended in the convenience of your own home!
This affordably priced, online conference eliminates the need for costly travel, without sacrificing professionalism. Not only will you receive excellent instruction from some of the top Catholic na...

When: January 31 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Online, IN US

Sunshine State Book Festival

Florida has an amazing literary history dating back to William Bartram nearly 250 years ago. Today, Gainesville is a leading center of literary culture and home to hundreds of writers, novelists, playwrights, and poets, many of whom you can meet at the Sunshine State Book Festival....

When: January 31 - February 01, 2025

    Where: Gainesville, FL US