About this Event
Welcome to the CollingWord Literary Festival at the Collingwood Public Library! Join us on Sat, Oct 18, and Sun, Oct 19, 2025 for a weekend filled with panels, presentations, and literary fun. Enjoy book readings, author Q&A sessions, book signings and so much more throughout the day. Whether you're a bookworm, writer, or just love a good story, this event is perfect for you. Immerse yourself in the world of words and stories at this not-to-be-missed event. See you there!
For more information visit our website: https://www.collingword.com/
Saturday October 18, 2025.
Panels & Presentations in ROOM 1
10-10:50 a.m. - Building Bridges: The Impact of Diverse Characters
11-11:50 a.m. - Connecting to a Young Adult Audience
1:30-2:20 p.m. - Comics that Pack a Punch!
2:30-3:20 p.m. - After the End… We Write Fanfic
3:30-4:20 p.m. - From Manuscript to Market: How to Navigate Indie Publishing
Panels & Presentations in ROOM 2
10-10:50 a.m. - From Hidden Gem to Headline: Publicity & Marketing
11-11:50 a.m. - Creating Powerful Character Pairings
1:30-2:20 p.m. - The Rhythm of Life: Writing Poetry as Expression
2:30-3:20 p.m. - Structuring Your Stage Play: A Guide
Sunday October 19, 2025.
1st Floor: Free Schools Room
1:00-1:45 p.m. - Story Smash (pre-registered open-mic)
2:00-2:45 p.m. - Youth Short Story Contest Winners
3:00-3:30 p.m. - Author Talks
3:30-3:50 p.m. - Meet the Authors/Vendors
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Collingwood Public Library, 55 Sainte Marie Street, Collingwood, Canada
CAD 0.00
