Book Festivals and Events 2025

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

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

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: TBD

Where: Daytona Beach, FL 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

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

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

Chipping Norton Literary Festival

ChipLitFest has earned its reputation as one of the friendliest and most innovative festivals, bringing a wide-ranging array of writers, poets, public figures and creative people to the town and drawi...

When: TBD

Where: Chipping Norton, England UK

Printed Matter Art Book Fair

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

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

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

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 auth...

When: TBD

Where: Eastsound, WA US

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

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

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

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