Sponsorships
Whistler Writers Festival
October 30 - November 2, 2025
Founded by Stella Harvey in 2002, the annual Whistler Writers Festival welcomes 1,800+ guests every year for a multi-venue, multi-artist, multi-day event, showcasing authors who are local, regional and from across Canada. The program includes a masterclass workshop series for new and emerging writer, reading events and panel discussions for the general public, and a Literary Cabaret combining music and readings.
Kingston WritersFest
September 18-21, 2025
Kingston WritersFest was born in the spring of 2009 when a small but mighty corps of dedicated volunteers, headed by author Merilyn Simonds and former publisher Jan Walter, committed to fostering a love of books and ideas in what has always been a literary town. Kingston WritersFest offers a provocative, stimulating readers’ and writers’ festival—a forum where ideas are discussed openly, where people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests come together for conversation, inspiration, insight, and delight.
Women in Publishing
Organizational Sponsor, 2025 & 2026
The Women in Publishing community provides encouragement, support, and resources for women who want to earn a living as a writer, small publisher, or others in the industry. They provide resources, tools, and mentorship for women who want to have their voices heard and stories told. The culmination of those efforts are in a free 5-day online conference that runs annually in the first week of March.
International Women’s Writing Guild
August 11-15, 2025
The International Women’s Writing Guild is dedicated to building a worldwide community where storytelling connects, inspires, and uplifts voices across cultures. They celebrate the richness of diverse traditions, histories, and perspectives, recognizing that every writer contributes to the shared human experience. A celebration of the art of writing as a force for connection, creativity, and cultural exchange, ensuring that the stories of today enrich the generations of tomorrow.
When Words Collide
August 15-17, 2025
When Words Collide is an annual festival held in Calgary, Alberta, every August. The festival was founded in 2010 and has since grown into a vibrant gathering for writers, readers, artists, and publishers of all genres. A celebration of all forms of storytelling, including genre fiction, young adult, children's literature, poetry, and more.
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