Organizers say attendance was strong, with many ticketed sessions selling quickly.
Kingston’s downtown turned into a haven for book lovers as Kingston WritersFest wrapped up its 17th year on Sunday.
The four-day festival brought together readers, writers and fans for a celebration of stories, creativity and conversation.
More than two dozen events kept audiences engaged, including 13 Authors Onstage sessions that featured dynamic readings and discussions. Writers of all levels explored their craft in 14 Writers Studio master classes, while new offerings such as Reader Salons and Poetry 2 Go gave festival-goers fresh ways to connect with literature.
Sarah Tsiang, Author and apart of the Programming Committee explains what this festival is all about.
The Kingston Marriott Hotel once again served as the main hub, while free public events around the city drew in casual passersby and new audiences. Organizers say attendance was strong, with many ticketed sessions selling quickly.
Member of WritersFest's festival committee, Jan Walter explains why literature is important to Kingston.
As the festival closed, participants praised the chance to meet authors face-to-face and share in a community devoted to the power of words.
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