TNQ PRESENTS

WILD WRITERS
LITERARY FESTIVAL

Immerse yourself in our retreat-style festival where readers and writers gather and are inspired by your favourite Canadian authors.

Join us in Waterloo for our 15th anniversary next year!

Calling All Wild Writers!

Graphic for Writing on the Land, a Wild Writers Retreat, scheduled for May 6-10th, 2026.

Writing on the Land is a unique opportunity to work with seasoned guides who can speak to the full cycle of envisioning, researching, creating, revising, submitting, publishing, and beyond.

Are you a writer under 30? Ask about our 50% “young creators” discount. Writing on the Land especially welcomes applications from writers of colour, Indigenous writers, 2SLGBTQ+ writers, and writers with disabilities.

For Readers and Writers!

Join fellow readers and writers for a literary weekend that celebrates and inspires through the written word. Featuring readings from the latest great Canadian books, thought-provoking conversations, and inspiring writing workshops, the Wild Writers Literary Festival offers a literary spread for all readers and writers to enjoy. All readers and writers are welcome!

2025 Festival Offers

For Readers & Writers!​

Join fellow readers and writers for a literary weekend that celebrates and inspires through the written word. Featuring readings from the latest great Canadian books, thought-provoking conversations, and inspiring writing workshops, the Wild Writers Literary Festival offers a literary spread for all readers and writers to enjoy. All readers and writers are welcome!

What happens at the Wild Writers Literary Festival?

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