Book Festivals and Events 2025

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

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January 2025

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

Panorama International Literature Festival

The Panorama International Literature Festival is an event organised by Writers Capital International.an international non-profit, non-political and non-religious literary organisation for writers and creators across the world.The fest is held to help cultural exchange and to enable writers to expan...

When: January 01 - January 30, 2025

    Where: Mysore, IN

Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway

Advance your craft and energize your writing at the 23rd Annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Join us January 15-18, 2016 at the historic Seaview Resort near Atlantic City. Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Choose from workshops in poetry,...

When: January 17 - January 20, 2025

    Where: Galloway, NJ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-s...

When: TBD

    Where: Kolkata, IN

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: TBD

    Where: Charleston, IL US

February 2025

African American Children’s Book Fair

Hosted by the African American Children’s Book Project, the book fair is one of the oldest and largest single-day events for children’s books in the country. ...

When: February 01, 2025

    Where: Philadelphia, PA US

Todos Santos Writers Workshop

The Todos Santos Writers Workshop, a center for creative writing, is a writer’s retreat based in the historic pueblo magico of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Todos Santos Writers Workshop offers craft workshops in the art of Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction and Memoir for writers at al...

When: February 04 - February 16, 2025

    Where: Baja California Sur, MX

Taipei International Book Exhibition

The Taipei International Book Exhibition, held annually, is a cultural event where creators and readers from different generations come together. Held annually in February, the event is the largest bookfair in Asia and the fourth largest in the world....

When: February 04 - February 09, 2025

    Where: Taipei, TW

Rancho Mirage Writers Fest

The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world-class gathering of the finest writers who contribute to the intellectual vitality of our time....

When: February 05 - February 07, 2025

    Where: Rancho Mirage, CA US

Bergen International Literary Festival

The Bergen International Literary Festival for Non-Fiction and Fiction (LitFestBergen) presents international and Norwegian literature of high quality. The 4-days festival is held annually in February in Bergen, Norway and presents a great variety of languages, cultures and literature from every con...

When: February 05 - February 09, 2025

    Where: Bergen, NO

Savannah Book Festival

The Savannah Book Festival is an independent, nonprofit corporation led by a volunteer board of directors. SBF hosts best-selling and emerging authors in special events throughout the year, including a four-day Presidents Day weekend event that features talks by dozens of authors. ...

When: February 06 - February 09, 2025

    Where: Savannah, GA US

San Francisco Writers Conference

The SFWC helps writers become published authors and build professional writing careers. The SFWC presenters list includes bestselling authors, literary agents, editors, and publishers from major publishing houses. There will be experts on self-publishing, book promotion, platform building, social m...

When: February 06 - February 09, 2025

    Where: San Francisco, CA US

Perth Festival

Perth Festival is a not-for-profit multi-arts festival that brings world class performance, music, film, visual arts and literary events to Perth, Western Australia, every summer. ...

When: February 07 - March 02, 2025

    Where: Perth, WA AU

Fort Collins Book Festival

The Fort Collins Book Fest is a free event that combines in-person, live-streamed, and virtual sessions, including writing workshops, book talks, panel presentations, author readings, family activities, and more....

When: February 07 - February 17, 2025

    Where: Fort Collins, CO US

Barcelona Crime Novel Festival (BCNegra)

Barcelona, Spain is host to BCNegra, the city’s crime noir festival. This in-person festival hosts authors from the national and international literary scene. The event includes round tables, theatre and literary routes, cinema, music, and a poetry slam. The Pepe Carvalho Award is also presented d...

When: February 10 - February 16, 2025

    Where: Barcelona, ES

San Miguel Writers’ Conference

As the largest and most prestigious co-cultural, bi-lingual literary gathering in the Americas, the San Miguel Writers’ Conference & Literary Festival (SMWC) attracts prominent authors, established and emerging writers, industry experts, teaching professionals, and avid readers primarily from the ...

When: February 12 - February 16, 2025

    Where: San Miguel de Allende, GTO MX

samesame but different LGBTQI+ Writers and Readers Festival

As part of Auckland Pride, the festival offers up a plethora of literary treats including two gala events, a book launch, poetry readings, panel talks and even a zine making workshop. All events are free and provide a space to uphold queer literature and authors, and to encourage the next generation...

When: February 12 - February 16, 2025

    Where: Auckland, NZ

Love Y’All Book Festival

Atlanta’s first romance-only book festival featuring romance author panels, signings, keynotes, and even exclusive meet-and-greets. This is a ticketed event, not free to the public....

When: February 14 - February 16, 2025

    Where: Atlanta, GA US

Boskone

Boskone is an annual science fiction convention run by the New England Science Fiction Association in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. ...

When: February 14 - February 16, 2025

    Where: Boston, MA US

F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival

The F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival is an engaging weekend of entertainment in the forms of film, books, author presentations, focus groups, and of course, good music. ...

When: February 20 - February 22, 2025

    Where: Daytona Beach, FL US

Asheville Christian Writers Conference

Join us in person or virtually at the Billy Graham Conference Center for the Asheville Christian Writers Conference at The Cove. Space is limited on campus, so sign up soon. Conference prices start at $135. ...

When: February 21 - February 23, 2025

    Where: Asheville, NC US

Great Lakes Comic-Con

The Great Lakes Comic Convention, or GLCC, is a comic book, toy, and collectible event that runs annually in the Metro-Detroit Area (Michigan). The goals of GLCC are to provide not only a venue for collectors, dealers, and fans to get together, but also an opportunity for people to meet/greet indust...

When: February 21 - February 22, 2025

    Where: Warren, MI US

Amelia Island Book Festival

The annual Amelia Island Book Festival (AIBF)has something for everyone! Whether you are a child, a teenager, a millennial or a boomer, whether you enjoy thrillers, romance, paranormal, crime, sci-fi, mysteries, biographies, fiction or non-fiction, or all of the above, there is something for you at ...

When: February 22 - February 23, 2025

    Where: Fernandina Beach, FL US

Teen Bookfest by the Bay

Teen Bookfest by the Bay is a non-profit organization formed by a group of Corpus Christi Bay area school and public librarians for the express purpose of planning and providing an annual book festival for area teens. Librarians from school and public libraries in Corpus Christi, Orange Grove, Bisho...

When: February 22, 2025

    Where: Corpus Christi, TX US

Williamsburg Book Festival

The festival hosts a book fair featuring nationally and regionally renowned authors; a “Publisher Alley” featuring Virginia publishing companies along with some of their books and the authors that wrote them; and a variety of scheduled presentations and writers....

When: February 22, 2025

    Where: Williamsburg, VA US

Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival

The Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival is one of Vancouver’s leading cultural and literary events, attracting a large and varied audience of over 5,000 people of all ages....

When: February 22 - February 27, 2025

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

Bookworm Book Festival

This free bilingual festival featurs author panels and book signings celebrating literature for young readers in Spanish and English. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Houston, TX US

Winter Words

A true celebration of Scotland's finest fiction and nonfiction writers. We will investigate our relationship to Scotland's beautiful landscape and important heritage through various talks al...

When: TBD

    Where: Pitlochry, Scotland UK

Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival

The Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival (R&R) is an annual event that hosts more than 500 youth poets throughout four weeks of showcases, workshops, and special events....

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL 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...

When: TBD

    Where: Riverside, CA US

ReadOut Festival of Lesbian Literature

ReadOut Festival of Lesbian Literature is a free, nonprofit event hosted by the LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Library celebrating literature written by, for, and about lesbians....

When: TBD

    Where: Gulfport, FL US

Beyond the Book

Beyond the Book is a youth literature festival presented by Immanuel Lutheran College and the University of the Sunshine Coast. Formerly known as Voices on the Coast. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Sunshine Coast, QLD AU

Detroit Book City Annual African-American Family Book Expo

Founded in 2017, Detroit Book City Annual A-A Family Book Expo event is Michigan’s largest independent Black book fair. We attracts hundreds of authors across the country and an extraordinary crowd ...

When: TBD

    Where: Southfield, MI US

Banjo Patterson Australian Poetry Festival

Join the community of Orange, NSW and its surrounding villages in a week of bush poetry events. This will be a special festival as the Rotary Club of Orange is partnering with the Australian Bush Poet...

When: TBD

    Where: Orange, NSW AU

Granite Noir

Granite Noir is inspired by the incredible popularity of crime fiction in all its forms, by the fantastic contribution that Scottish writers make, by our love affair with Nordic Noir, on the page and ...

When: TBD

    Where: Aberdeen, Scotland UK

Southern Voices Festival

Southern Voices is a five-day festival celebrating art, music and writing. Sponsored by the Hoover Public Library, the first conference was held in 1993. The authors conference is a one-day part of th...

When: TBD

    Where: Hoover, AL US

Peoples Poetry Fest

The Peoples Poetry Festival began in 2015, through the collaboration of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Del Mar College. This annual poetry festival brings together poets from the local area, regionally,...

When: TBD

    Where: Corpus Christi, TX US

GenreCon

GenreCon is the leading conference for genre writers, featuring an impressive line-up of leading names in Australian and international genre fiction across a spectacular weekend of panels, workshops a...

When: TBD

    Where: South Brisbane, QLD AU

Sharp Words Book Fair

The book fair will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with almost 30 vendors, representing independent publishers like Book*hug, a new press based out of Six Nations, Wilfrid Laurier University Press, Betwee...

When: TBD

    Where: Hamilton, ON CA

One Book Two Book Festival

The One Book Two Book Festival in Iowa City is a delightful celebration of children’s literature, hosted by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Iowa City, IA 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 o...

When: TBD

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

March 2025

Dallas Literary Festival

SMU presents the Dallas Literary Festival as a way to showcase and encourage conversations about contemporary literature, both on campus and in the larger community. The festival aims to bring leading literary voices to the Dallas-Fort Worth area....

When: March 01 - March 02, 2025

    Where: Dallas, TX US

Dahlonega Literary Festival

The Dahlonega Literary Festival is an annual celebration of books that takes place in March. Situated in Historic Downtown Dahlonega, it is an intimate festival about books and authors with a mission to promote interaction between readers and writers in a relaxed, informal environment....

When: March 01, 2025

    Where: Dahlonega, GA US

Rose Glen Literary Festival

The Sevierville Chamber of Commerce initially created the festival in 2010 to help local authors, giving them a chance to sell books, meet readers and network. The event will feature presentations, book signings and workshops....

When: March 01, 2025

    Where: Sevierville, TN US

Bay Tales Live

Noir at the Bar Bay event will be held on Friday night, Saturday features a full day of book festival filled with fantastic authors reading and talking about their craft, followed by an evening of fun on Saturday night. Sunday morning will feature a podcast special at Whitley Bay Library, with speci...

When: March 01 - March 03, 2025

    Where: Whitley Bay, England UK

Florida Antiquarian Book Fair

This is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeastern United States, and one of the largest in the nation. Dozens of independent booksellers from all over the country will open pop-up bookshops for the weekend, providing a book lover's paradise....

When: March 01 - March 02, 2025

    Where: St Petersburg, FL US

Southwest Florida Reading Festival

There is something for all ages to experience at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival. Everyone enjoys the multiple stages with the celebrity authors who share ‘inside scoop’ about their latest books or what makes a story idea click for them. You will be able to buy books and have the authors ...

When: March 01, 2025

    Where: Fort Myers, FL US

Adelaide Writers’ Week

Adelaide Writers’ Week, known locally as Writers’ Week or WW, is a large and mostly free literary festival held annually in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Considered one of the world’s pre-eminent literary events, it forms part of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, where attendees meet,...

When: March 01 - March 06, 2025

    Where: Adelaide, SA AU

Texas Storytelling Festival

Join the masters of storytelling at the Texas Storytelling Festival in Denton, Texas. Held over four days, this festival brings together the best in storytelling for an oral tradition that can be enjoyed by all ages. Tales of all genres are shared, and various bands perform throughout the event....

When: March 06 - March 09, 2025

    Where: Denton, TX US

Ennis Book Club Festival

An annual festival and social literary gathering for book club members and readers running since 2007 in Ireland’s friendliest town. A weekend of events takes place on the first weekend of March annually...

When: March 07 - March 09, 2025

    Where: Ennis, Co. Clare IE

Tombstone Western Book Festival

The Tombstone Western Book Festival includes more than a dozen authors, musicians, and filmmakers, some who will be giving presentations about their work ...

When: March 07, 2025

    Where: Tombstone, AZ US

Charlotte S. Huck Children’s Literature Festival

Each year, the festival brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions. ...

When: March 07 - March 08, 2025

    Where: Redlands, CA US

Farnham Literary Festival

Author talks, panel discussions and readings offer a relaxed opportunity to hear about new or popular works and to hear about writers’ motivations and interests, while at workshops you can develop your own writing skills and explore your creativity. There is also a competition for budding poets - ...

When: March 07 - March 16, 2025

    Where: Farnham, England UK

Words Out West

Words Out West: Western Downs Readers and Writers Festival is an award-winning celebration of storytelling that takes place during March. This festival, championed by the Western Downs Regional Council, offers an impressive slate of events for word-lovers in the Western Downs and beyond. From author...

When: March 07, 2025

    Where: Dalby, QLD AU

London Book Fair

The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels....

When: March 11 - March 13, 2025

    Where: London, England UK

Left Coast Crime

Left Coast Crime is a convention of fans and authors who gather during the first quarter of the calendar year in Western North America (as defined by the Mountain Time Zone and all time zones westward to Hawaii) to celebrate crime fiction. Happens annually in different cities....

When: March 13 - March 16, 2025

    Where: Denver, CO US

Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival

Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival is a new teen book festival focused on teens and tweens of Northwest Ohio. The Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival is a volunteer organization made up of lovers of literature, who have come together to create a fantastic opportunity for teens from Northwest Ohio and t...

When: March 15, 2025

    Where: Rossford, OH US

Tuscon Festival of Books

The Tucson Festival of Books is a community-wide celebration of literature. Offered free-of-charge, the Festival exists to improve literacy rates among children and adults. All proceeds for the Festival support local literacy programs. ...

When: March 15 - March 16, 2025

    Where: Tuscon, AZ US

Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival

Whether you are an avid or casual reader, aspiring writer or published author, you will find something entertaining and intriguing at the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival, a FREE day-long event that showcases 50+ best-selling mystery, suspense/thriller, horror, paranormal, science fiction, historica...

When: March 15, 2025

    Where: Suffolk, VA US

Rosemount Writers Festival

A day-long celebration of the literary arts including: Writing and Publishing Workshops; a Book Fair featuring local authors, publishers, and vendors; Book Signings; and a chance to receive critiques of your work from publishing professionals
...

When: March 15, 2025

    Where: Rosemount, MN US

Lexington Book Festival

An annual event in Lexington, North Carolina, featuring authors for all ages, panel discussions, story times, and book signings....

When: March 22, 2025

    Where: Lexington, NC US3

Clunes Booktown Festival

In 2007 the first Booktown (Booktown for a Day) was held attracting over 6,000 visitors. Since then a two day festival, Clunes Booktown Festival has been held annually in May. Over 60 booktraders from around Australia bring stock to the town and set up shop for the weekend. Street entertainment, foo...

When: March 22 - March 23, 2025

    Where: Clunes, VIC AU

Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference

Attendees to this conference benefit from a full spectrum of educational lectures, panels, interactive workshops and special events, featuring veteran educators, industry professionals, agents and publishers focused on the craft and business of writing. Speakers are selected based on who is best sui...

When: March 22 - March 24, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival

The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is a five-day New Orleans affair for writers, readers, and theater lovers. ...

When: March 26 - March 30, 2025

    Where: New Orleans, LA US

AWP Conference & Bookfair

The AWP Conference & Bookfair is the annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing. It includes thousands of attendees, hundreds of events and bookfair exhibitors, and four days of essential literary conversation and celebration....

When: March 26 - March 29, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Leipzig Book Fair

Leipzig Book Fair is the most important get-together in the spring for the book and media industry, connecting readers with authors, publishers and media companies from Germany and around the world. They all visit Leipzig to experience a diversity of literature, discover innovations and gain new per...

When: March 27 - March 30, 2025

    Where: Leipzig, Saxony DE

Manga-Comic Con

Welcome to the colourful world of Manga-Comic-Con. For four days we'd like to celebrate your passion! What is there to experience? Numerous new publications by large publishers. Signing sessions with your stars. Exciting series at the Anime Cinema. Colourful cosplayers. And plenty of workshops....

When: March 27 - March 30, 2025

    Where: Leipzig, Saxony DE

New Orleans Book Festival At Tulane

The New Orleans Book Festival will bring the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The festival is free and open to the public. ...

When: March 27 - March 29, 2025

    Where: New Orleans, LA US

Alderney Literary Festival

The Alderney Literary Trust promotes the enjoyment of literature on our lovely Channel Island of Alderney. Every year in the Spring, we hold The Alderney Literary Festival, a long weekend dedicated to exploring and enjoying history through books. ...

When: March 28 - March 30, 2025

    Where: Alderney, Channel Islands GB-

Saints + Sinners Literary Festival

The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival was founded in 2003 as a new initiative designed as an innovative way to reach the community with information about HIV/AIDS, particularly disseminating prevention messages via the writers, thinkers and spokes-people of the LGBTQ+ community. It was also forme...

When: March 28 - March 30, 2025

    Where: New Orleans, LA US

Oxford Literary Festival

Oxford Literary Festival is a world-class literary event that brings together leading authors and public figures in a magnificent setting in the central university area of Oxford city each year.The festival events mostly take place around two vibrant hubs in Oxford City Centre, namely the Blackwe...

When: March 29 - April 06, 2025

    Where: Oxford, England UK

Southern Vermont Writers Conference

Whether you’re looking to take your writing practice to the next level, jumpstart an existing project, or simply recharge your creative battery, we think you’ll find what you’re looking for at this intimate writers conference....

When: March 30 - April 04, 2025

    Where: Manchester, VT US

Bologna Children’s Book Fair

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair is the most important international event dedicated to the children’s publishing and multimedia industry. In Bologna authors, illustrators, literary agents, licensors and licensees, packagers, distributors, printers, booksellers, and librarians meet to sell and b...

When: March 31 - April 03, 2025

    Where: Bologna, IT

Monroeville Literary Festival

Meet renowned writers, enjoy delicious food, discuss thought-provoking literary works and more--all in the courtroom made famous in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Monroeville, AL US

Jewish Book Week

Jewish Book Week is a literary festival in London, held annually in February and March, that explores Jewish literature, ideas and culture. The festival was founded in 1952 and since 2012 it has been ...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Macau Literary Festival

The Script Road – Macau Literary Festival was founded in 2012 by Ponto Final, a local newspaper. Nowadays Ponto Final, Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau and Macau Foundation are joint organizers of the ...

When: TBD

    Where: Macau, MO CN

StAnza Poetry Festival

StAnza is Scotland’s annual international poetry festival, bringing poetry in all its forms and many languages to Scottish audiences and worldwide. Since the festival was founded by three local poet...

When: TBD

    Where: St Andrews, Scotland UK

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Long Beach, CA US

Scone Literary Festival

The Scone Literary Festival exists for the love of words, and to create stimulating, informal and intimate events that spark great conversations. We hold live, events on the second weekend in March ea...

When: TBD

    Where: Scone, NSW AU

Montgomery Book Festival and Writing Expo

This Alabama book event is an annual event to celebrate local authors. The morning book festival is open to the public, with the afternoon focusing on the craft of writing open only to registered part...

When: TBD

    Where: Montgomery, AL 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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Clemson, SC US

Time of the Writer

The Time of the Writer Festival is a captivating literary event that celebrates the profound impact of literature on South African society. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Durban, ZA

Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival

The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival (BWRF) is an annual event that encourages a love of reading and literature, celebrates creativity and diversity, as well as promoting lifelong learning for the ...

When: TBD

    Where: Brimbank, VIC AU

Palm Beach Book Festival

The Palm Beach Book Festival is an annual gathering of NY Times, best-selling award-winning, celebrity authors, taking place in the Palm Beaches....

When: TBD

    Where: Boca Raton, FL US

Deptford Literature Festival

Celebrating the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance, the Festival features a host of talented writers, artists and organisations based in the area....

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

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 d...

When: TBD

    Where: Big Stone Gap, VA US

Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival

Blak & Bright is a First Nations Literary Festival based in Melbourne. It's a four-day showcase celebrating the diverse expressions of First Nations writers, covering all genres, from songs t...

When: TBD

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

Virginia Festival of the Book

The Virginia Festival of the Book brings together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, literacy, and literary culture. Featuring the annual Festival in March plus the year-roun...

When: TBD

    Where: Charlottesville, VA US

Lehigh Valley Book Festival

The Lehigh Valley Book Festival is a celebration of books and the strong connections they forge – bringing published authors, illustrators, and readers together, through thoughtful, approachable, an...

When: TBD

    Where: Lehigh Valley, PA US

National Black Writers Conference

The NBWC is dedicated to the exploration of emerging themes, trends and issues in Black American literature. It attracts writers, scholars, editors, agents, faculty, students, and the general public....

When: TBD

    Where: Brooklyn, NY US

UND Writers Conference

Founded in 1970 and held every year since, the UND Writers Conference is a three-day event featuring six to eight authors annually ranging from Gwendolyn Brooks and August Wilson to Tommy Orange and C...

When: TBD

    Where: Grand Forks, ND US

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

Lichfield Literary Festival

The Lichfileld Literary Festival is an annual celebration of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and more. Held in March, Lichfield Literature Festival sees writers of all styles and genres convene in the ...

When: TBD

    Where: Lichfield, England UK

North London Book Festival

A literary celebration featuring debut and iconic authors with readings, panel discussions, Q&As, workshops and book signings across multiple stages. Mingle at our festival village with your favo...

When: TBD

    Where: North London, England UK

Revival: Lost Southern Voices

Revival: Lost Southern Voices, a festival for readers, is a celebration of lost or underappreciated Southern writers’ work....

When: TBD

    Where: Atlanta, GA US

Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival

An event for book lovers. Authors selling and signing their latest books in Centennial Park. Proceeds benefit the Venice Heritage Inc. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Venice, FL US

Franco-Irish Literary Festival

The Festival’s aim is to widen and enhance the long-standing friendship that exists between Ireland, France and other French-speaking countries. It welcomes writers in both the English and Irish lan...

When: TBD

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Juniper Literary Festival

Inaugurated in 2001, the Juniper Literary Festival showcases exciting new writing and explores issues vital to the literary arts, helping to ensure their vitality, plurality and accessibility. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Amherst, MA US

Books on the Bay

Cape Town - Simon’s Town, known for its serene and picturesque vistas, soaked in rich history and ready-to-be-told stories, is to become the location for one of the biggest literary festivals this y...

When: TBD

    Where: Simons Town, Cape Town ZA

Books By The Bay Festival

Books By The Bay is a free, family-friendly festival for all ages, featuring best-selling and notable authors, industry speakers, literary exhibitors, author signings, stage performances, poetry and c...

When: TBD

    Where: Pensacola, FL 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 Boo...

When: TBD

    Where: Mobile, AL US

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, t...

When: TBD

    Where: Oxford, MS US

Beall Poetry Festival

A three-day celebration of some of the finest contemporary poets, with readings, a panel discussion, and the Virginia Beall Ball Lecture on Contemporary Poetry. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Waco, TX 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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Lancaster, PA 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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Milton Keynes, England UK

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 conte...

When: TBD

    Where: Decatur, GA 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

Southern Literary Fesival

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

When: TBD

    Where: Oxford, MS US

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 discuss...

When: TBD

    Where: New Iberia, LA US

NOAZ Book Festival

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

When: TBD

    Where: Flagstaff, AZ US

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 speak...

When: TBD

    Where: Carrollton, GA US

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: TBD

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

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: TBD

    Where: St. Paul, MN 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

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: TBD

    Where: Coronado, CA 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 p...

When: TBD

    Where: Hamilton, ON CA

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 comi...

When: TBD

    Where: Philadelphia, PA 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

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: TBD

    Where: Las Vegas, NV US

U. S. Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair

The Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair, Inc. is a celebration of the imagination and a toast to compelling ideas. A premier destination for bibliophiles, literary aficionados, readers, mus...

When: TBD

    Where: Golden Grove, St Croix VI

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: West Palm Beach, FL 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 incl...

When: TBD

    Where: San Antonio, TX US

Children’s Book Festival of Johnstown

The Children’s Book Festival of Johnstown is a FREE festival for families of children in preschool through grade 6. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Johnstown, PA US

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 disc...

When: TBD

    Where: Lansing, MI US

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

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: TBD

    Where: Youngstown, OH 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

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 an...

When: TBD

    Where: Vancouver, BC 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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Moncton, NB CA

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

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Abergavenny, Wales UK

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 mo...

When: TBD

    Where: Columbus, OH US

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

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 attr...

When: TBD

    Where: Wrexham, Wales UK

San Diego Writing Workshop

This writing event is a wonderful opportunity to get intense instruction, pitch a literary agent or editor (optional), get your questions answered, and more. ...

When: TBD

    Where: San Diego, CA US

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

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 w...

When: TBD

    Where: Baltimore, MD 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: TBD

    Where: Edmonton, AB CA

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

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: TBD

    Where: Galway City, Connacht IE

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

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 Foundat...

When: TBD

    Where: Montreal, PQ CA

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

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, book...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

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

Bocas Lit Fest

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

When: TBD

    Where: Port of Spain, TT

Bournemouth Writing Festival

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

When: TBD

    Where: Dorset, England UK

North Texas Teen Book Festival

The NTTBF is a free book festival created to celebrate teen literature, from both Middle Grade and YA authors. Authors and readers come together for a full day of conversation, book signings, panels a...

When: TBD

    Where: Irving, TX US

Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature

A bi-annual literary festival with a theological slant, the Festival of Faith and Literature seeks to encourage a love of literature as it relates to faith, and to create a thoughtful and relaxing sp...

When: TBD

    Where: Oxfordshire, England UK

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-relat...

When: TBD

    Where: Newburyport, MA US

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 i...

When: TBD

    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 au...

When: TBD

    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 t...

When: TBD

    Where: Sonoma, CA US

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 everyon...

When: TBD

    Where: Viroqua, WI 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

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 Augus...

When: TBD

    Where: Augusta, GA 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: TBD

    Where: Colonsay, Scotland UK

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

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: TBD

    Where: Niles, MI 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. Ticke...

When: TBD

    Where: Frankfort, KY US

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

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 adu...

When: TBD

    Where: Brampton, ON CA

May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Each year, the festival brings an array of thoug...

When: May 16 - May 18, 2025

    Where: Margaret River, WA AU

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

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

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

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

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

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: TBD

    Where: Liverpool, England UK

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

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, ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ithaca, NY US

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

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 works...

When: TBD

    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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Hudson, NY 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 Lib...

When: TBD

    Where: Montclair, NJ 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

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 communi...

When: TBD

    Where: Houston, TX US

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

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: TBD

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

Swindon Festival of Literature

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

When: TBD

    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, a...

When: TBD

    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! ...

When: TBD

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

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 h...

When: TBD

    Where: New York City, NY 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 fro...

When: TBD

    Where: Gold River, CA 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

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. Th...

When: TBD

    Where: Featherstone, North Isla NZ

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

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/de...

When: TBD

    Where: Seattle, WA 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.
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When: TBD

    Where: Austin, TX 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

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: TBD

    Where: Manchester, NH 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 recreati...

When: TBD

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

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

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, intelle...

When: TBD

    Where: Firle, Lewes, England UK

Biographers International Organization (BIO) Conference

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: TBD

    Where: New York, NY 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 poetr...

When: TBD

    Where: Clatskanie, OR US

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 t...

When: TBD

    Where: Dublin, IE

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: TBD

    Where: Salmon Arm, BC CA

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

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 L...

When: TBD

    Where: Somerset, England UK

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

Newark Book Fest

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

When: TBD

    Where: Newark, OH US

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 br...

When: TBD

    Where: Marquette, MI 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

American Writers Festival

The Festival will feature in depth conversations with diverse writers including sci-fi authors, game writers and designers, journalists and poets. From labor history to true crime thrillers to jazz mu...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL 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 80,0...

When: TBD

    Where: Sydney, NSW AU

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

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: TBD

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

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

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ridgecrest, NC 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 ex...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY 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 appo...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL 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...

When: TBD

    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, wo...

When: TBD

    Where: Umina Beach, NSW AU

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

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: TBD

    Where: Brisbane, QLD AU

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

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: TBD

    Where: Yellowknife, NT CA

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...

When: TBD

    Where: San Diego, CA US

Cymera Festival

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

When: TBD

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Essex, England UK

Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story

The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story is an annual three-day festival that features workshops, readings, onstage presentations, and community events that celebrate emerging writers and short fic...

When: TBD

    Where: Wingham, ON CA

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

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 inn...

When: TBD

    Where: New York City, NY US

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: TBD

    Where: Rotterdam, NL

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, Darl...

When: TBD

    Where: Teesside, England 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 t...

When: TBD

    Where: Cedar Falls, IA US

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: TBD

    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: TBD

    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 succes...

When: TBD

    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 lov...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington, DC 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

Books by the Beach

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

When: TBD

    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, 201...

When: TBD

    Where: Bellingen, NSW AU

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

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 knowled...

When: TBD

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

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

Beacon LitFest

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

When: TBD

    Where: Beacon, 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

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 stori...

When: TBD

    Where: Grenfell, NSW AU

Santa Barbara Writers conference

Since 1973, writers from around the world have gathered at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to rub elbows with fellow writers, well-known authors, and publishing professionals. The Santa Barbara W...

When: TBD

    Where: Santa Barbara, CA 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

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 boo...

When: TBD

    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 ri...

When: TBD

    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, w...

When: TBD

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin IE

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 re...

When: TBD

    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 ot...

When: TBD

    Where: Abilene, TX 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 ava...

When: TBD

    Where: Fishbourne, West Sussex, England UK

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 i...

When: TBD

    Where: Melrose, Scotland UK

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Portland, OR 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...

When: TBD

    Where: Tulsa, OK US

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

Agents & Editors Conference

The conference features presentations, panels, authors in conversation, a keynote address (including a complimentary book), and one-on-one consultations with editors and agents for fiction and creativ...

When: TBD

    Where: Austin, TX US

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 en...

When: TBD

    Where: Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England UK

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 d...

When: TBD

    Where: Milwaukee, WI US

Ullapool Book Festival (Sequel)

The Ullapool Book Festival is an annual book festival to promote and encourage the study, appreciation, and knowledge of literature in Ullapool and the surrounding district. We include work written in...

When: TBD

    Where: Ullapool, Scotland UK

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

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 vouche...

When: TBD

    Where: Easton, MD 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 activ...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Society for The Study of Southern Literature Conference

The Society for the Study of Southern Literature (SSSL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968, dedicated to scholarship on writings and writers of the American South. Their mission is to explore...

When: TBD

    Where: Gulfport, MS 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...

When: TBD

    Where: Lisbon, PT

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 write...

When: TBD

    Where: San Diego, CA US

Felixstowe Book Festival

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

When: TBD

    Where: Felixstowe, England UK

The Byron 200 Lecture

This lively panel discussion marks the bicentenary of Lord Byron’s death with six guest speakers sharing their views on the life and legacy of Lord Byron from different perspectives.

...

When: TBD

    Where: Nottingham, England UK

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Darwin/Alice Springs, NT AU

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Bradford, 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: TBD

    Where: Bellingham, WA 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

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 s...

When: TBD

    Where: Austin, TX US

July 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: River John, NS CA

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

Ochre Fest

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

When: TBD

    Where: Ochre Pit Cove, NL CA

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

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: TBD

    Where: Mysuru, Karnataka IN

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Quincy, MA US

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 au...

When: TBD

    Where: Dallas, TX US

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

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 familie...

When: TBD

    Where: Newark, Nottinghamshire, England UK

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 y...

When: TBD

    Where: Mancos, CO 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 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 rea...

When: TBD

    Where: Thirroul, NSW Au

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

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 l...

When: TBD

    Where: Payson, AZ US

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 wit...

When: TBD

    Where: Columbus, OH US

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 d...

When: TBD

    Where: St Louis, MO US

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

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 inte...

When: TBD

    Where: Mildura, VIC AU

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 th...

When: TBD

    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...

When: TBD

    Where: Denman Island, BC CA

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 celebra...

When: TBD

    Where: Newbridge, Co. Kildare IE

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: TBD

    Where: Corte Madera, CA US

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Ketchum, ID 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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Detroid, MI US

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

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 li...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL US

Primadonna Festival

Primadonna is a festival of books, ideas and inspiration. We have something for everyone with film, music, comedy, food, drink, DJs and therapies alongside our main programme of talks, interviews and ...

When: TBD

    Where: StowmarketSuffolk, England UK

August 2025

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

SCBWI Virtual Summer 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 i...

When: TBD

    Where: New York City, NY US

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, a...

When: TBD

    Where: Mendocino, CA US

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

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, providin...

When: TBD

    Where: Lewisburg, WV US

FAPACon

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

When: TBD

    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: TBD

    Where: Federal Way, WA 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...

When: TBD

    Where: Glasgow, Scotland UK

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: TBD

    Where: Byron Bay, 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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Acton, MA US

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 Ce...

When: TBD

    Where: Eastport, NL CA

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

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 aut...

When: TBD

    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 ...

When: TBD

    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 Bl...

When: TBD

    Where: Oak Bluffs, MA 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

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 wel...

When: TBD

    Where: Ripton, VT 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 am...

When: TBD

    Where: Sechelt, BC CA

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...

When: TBD

    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...

When: TBD

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Emerald City Romance Author and Reader Event

Emerald City Romance Writers is holding it's first ever Emerald City Romance Author and Reader Event at South Seattle College inside the Brockey Student Building (JMB)! Join us for a day filled w...

When: TBD

    Where: Seattle, WA US

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

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: TBD

    Where: West Jefferson, NC US

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: TBD

    Where: Castle Rock, CO US

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

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, an...

When: TBD

    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,...

When: TBD

    Where: Woody Point, Bonne Bay, NL CA

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Sydney, NSW AU

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

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: TBD

    Where: Franklin, 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

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, storytelli...

When: TBD

    Where: Daylesford, VIC AU

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington, DC US

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

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,...

When: TBD

    Where: Lubbock, TX 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

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. Bo...

When: TBD

    Where: Nashville, TN US

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

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Oklahoma City, OK US

Bumbershoot

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

When: TBD

    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: TBD

    Where: Searcy, AR 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 publ...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

September 2025

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

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

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

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 regional...

When: TBD

    Where: Berea, KY 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: St. Louis, MO 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

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, creati...

When: TBD

    Where: Melbourne, VIC AU

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

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 Associati...

When: TBD

    Where: Austin, TX 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

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,...

When: TBD

    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 i...

When: TBD

    Where: Eden Mills, ON CA

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 wi...

When: TBD

    Where: Airlie , QLD AU

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 th...

When: TBD

    Where: Leiston Suffolk, 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 deepe...

When: TBD

    Where: Devon, England UK

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

The Body in the Library Crime Book Festival

The Body in the Library is a crime-themed book festival featuring special events with bestselling crime and thriller novelists, a creative writing workshop and a fun murder-mystery event perfect for f...

When: TBD

    Where: Bury St Edmunds, England UK

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Westbury, England UK

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 a...

When: TBD

    Where: Cornwall, ON CA

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

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 b...

When: TBD

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

The Book Drunkard Literary Festival

Literary festival capturing the wonderment of the written word and praising its ability to intoxicate, transport and transform. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Uxbridge, ON CA

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 ...

When: TBD

    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 ar...

When: TBD

    Where: Albury City, NSW AU

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

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: TBD

    Where: Milford, PA US

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 profess...

When: TBD

    Where: Sydney, 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 wr...

When: TBD

    Where: Norwich, England UK

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

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 mo...

When: TBD

    Where: Sisters, OR US

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

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 impr...

When: TBD

    Where: York, England UK

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

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 event...

When: TBD

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Appledore Book Festival

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

When: TBD

    Where: Appledore, England UK

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

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 i...

When: TBD

    Where: Fort Worth, TX US

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” a...

When: TBD

    Where: Jackson, MS 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

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 Septe...

When: TBD

    Where: East Devon, England UK

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

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, ...

When: TBD

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY 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

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 Dako...

When: TBD

    Where: Deadwood, SD 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

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: TBD

    Where: Mullingar, Westmeath IE

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

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

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 i...

When: TBD

    Where: Richmond, England UK

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

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 at...

When: TBD

    Where: Royal Leamington Spa, England UK

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

Boston Book Festival

We have a full schedule of events ranging from poetry to chicklit, from children’s books to historical fiction, and everything in between. There’s bound to be something to suit you, whether you ar...

When: TBD

    Where: Boston, Lincolnshire, England UK

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

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 f...

When: TBD

    Where: Brooklyn, NY 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

Kingston WritersFest

Kingston WritersFest, a charitable cultural organization, brings the best of contemporary writers to Kingston to interact with audiences and other artists for mutual inspiration, education, and the ex...

When: TBD

    Where: Kingston, ON CA

Algonkian Writer Retreat and Novel Workshop

In keeping with the spirit of this place and the goals of this unique workshop retreat, you can be as goal-oriented or as hesitant in approach as you wish. You can show us your manuscript, improve you...

When: TBD

    Where: Algonkian Park, VA US

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

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, How...

When: TBD

    Where: Marlborough, England UK

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

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 wo...

When: TBD

    Where: St. Petersburg, FL US

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Winston-Salem, NC US

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 present...

When: TBD

    Where: Provincetown, MA US

Ness Book Fest

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

When: TBD

    Where: Inverness, 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

Harbor Springs Festival of the Book

For 2021, the 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: TBD

    Where: Harbor Springs, MI 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

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 r...

When: TBD

    Where: Baltimore, MD US

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

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 panel...

When: TBD

    Where: Lewes, DE 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 an...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY 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

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, ...

When: TBD

    Where: Bath, England UK

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

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 energ...

When: TBD

    Where: Wigtown, Scotland 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

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, pre...

When: TBD

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

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

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...

When: TBD

    Where: Rockville, MD US

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, bo...

When: TBD

    Where: Topeka, KS 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

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 Mi...

When: TBD

    Where: Henley-on-Thames, England UK

November 2025

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

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

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: TBD

    Where: Blue Mountains, NSW AU

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

Can*Con

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

When: TBD

    Where: Ottawa, ON 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. Wo...

When: TBD

    Where: Sudbury, ON CA

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 e...

When: TBD

    Where: London, ON CA

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

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Charleston, SC US

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 publ...

When: TBD

    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 ex...

When: TBD

    Where: Baton Rouge, LA US

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

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 a...

When: TBD

    Where: Lexington, KY 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 numb...

When: TBD

    Where: Portland, OR 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

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 ...

When: TBD

    Where: Bridport, England UK

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

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 pro...

When: TBD

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Chester Literature Festival

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    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, ...

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    Where: Ta Qali, MT

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 o...

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    Where: Stroud, England UK

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...

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    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...

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    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...

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    Where: Tortola, BVI VI

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 Muskie...

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    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...

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    Where: Halifax, NS CA

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 M...

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    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...

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    Where: Boston, MA US

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....

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    Where: Twentynine Palms, CA 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...

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    Where: Raleigh, NC 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...

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    Where: Singapore, SG

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 fee...

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    Where: Fredericksburg, VA 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...

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    Where: Gibraltar, GI GB-

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. ...

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    Where: Istanbul, TR 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 g...

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    Where: Manchester, England UK

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...

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    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...

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    Where: Los Angeles, CA 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...

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    Where: Dingle, Co. Kerry IE

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...

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    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...

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    Where: Dulverton, England UK

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 o...

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    Where: Austin, TX US

Non-Fiction Comics Festival

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

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    Where: Burlington, VT 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. ...

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    Where: Miami, FL 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....

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    Where: Reykjavik, IS

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...

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    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...

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    Where: Northampton, PA US

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 ...

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    Where: Cambridge, England UK

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. ...

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    Where: Helensburgh, Scotland UK

Southern Highlands Writers’ Festival

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

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    Where: Bowral, NSW AU

St. Andrew's Book Festival

Welcome to the home of the new and exciting St Andrew’s Book Festival, brought to you by Scots in London. We are delighted to share with you a Festival programme that is exciting, ambitious and wide...

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    Where: London, England UK

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 w...

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    Where: Bloomington, IN US