CollingWord Literary Festival

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

Host or Publisher CollingWord