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Aspiring authors engage in a dynamic workshop at a literary festival, highlighting author development and networking opportunities.

Top 7 Literary Festivals for Emerging Authors in 2026

The 2026 Winter Conference in New York City introduces 'Creative Labs,' an intensive workshop model, marking a strategic pivot in how literary festivals cultivate author development.

Claire Donovan·May 18, 2026

Diverse crowd enjoying a lively outdoor literary festival, highlighting community connection and the exchange of handwritten stories.

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Literary festivals and book events boost community engagement in 2026

The Strangers Project, an internationally celebrated initiative collecting over 100,000 handwritten stories, makes its West Coast debut at the Santa Barbara Literary Festival .

Claire Donovan·May 4, 2026