Sponsor the Festival
Be recognized as a champion of literature, arts education,
and inclusive community-building.
The Perks of Being a Sponsor
Our Audience
Educated
Advanced degree holders with an enduring thirst for knowledge.
Artsy
Creative writers, thinkers, and compassionate arts advocates.
Professional
From cities across Ontario in professions across the board.
Our Sponsorship Promise and Vision
The Wild Writers Literary Festival promotes the Region of Waterloo as a literary destination in Ontario. Our sponsors range from local small businesses, to emerging entrepreneurs, to globally recognized organizations. For every festival sponsor, we focus on providing meaningful engagement and exposure. Are you tackling a new initiative you want to share with the community? Do you have an incredible team member you want to celebrate? Our team will explore every opportunity to connect with your growing audience. We want to know the story behind your logo. Help us tell it!
Our Sponsorship Packages
Wild Writers Event Sponsorships
Champion Arts Education for Canadian Readers and Writers
The Wild Writers Literary Festival features a wide selection of writing panels, conversations and workshop classes every year. Sponsoring any of these events helps bring access of arts education Canada-wide.
Headliner Event
Kick off the festival weekend by sponsoring our opening showcase where readers and writers come together for a rich, literary evening. Sponsorship Rate: $1500
Wild Writers Panel
Spark curiosity and connection by sponsoring a Wild Writers Panel that explores topical conversations facing writers and their writing. Sponsorship Rate: $1500
Writers Craft Class
Add to the toolbox of hundreds of emerging writers by sponsoring a writers craft class led by Canada's best and brightest literary talents. Sponsorship Rate: $1500
In Conversation
Begin inspiring and thoughtful conversations by bringing together readers and writers alike to discuss the intricacies and complexities of either poetry, fiction or creative nonfiction. Sponsorship Rate: $1000
Youth Workshop
Cultivate the next generation of creative writers by ensuring that young and emerging writers have a place at our festival. Sponsoring this event secures the opportunity for their learning and growth. Sponsorship Rate: $1000
Wild Booklovers Sponsorships
Ensure Equitable and Equal Access for All Canadian Booklovers
Since the pandemic required us to move our festival online in 2020, we’ve recognized a need to improve accessibility for our festival offerings beyond the pandemic. From sponsoring a live stream of an event to sponsoring an attendee from a marginalized, low income community to attend the festival, improve accessibility and equitability for aspiring writers, readers, and members of your Canadian community.
Live Streaming
Extend our event access beyond borders by sponsoring a live stream of one of our events. By sponsoring a live stream, you can ensure that anyone Canada-wide, or even internationally, can participate in the festival. Sponsorship Rate: $1000
Booklover Attendance
Increase opportunities for people from marginalized and underprivileged communities to attend the festival. This sponsorship is designed to close the financial gap for people in low income and historically underserved communities. Sponsorship Rate: $25/Attendee
Wild Author Sponsorships
Cultivate Literary Connections in Waterloo Region
The Wild Writers Literary Festival hosts Canada’s up and coming and established literary talents from coast to coast every year. Sponsoring your favourite authors at the festival helps bring attention and awareness to Canadian artists.
What’s Included?
The Wild Author Sponsorship covers the honorarium, travel expenses, and accommodations for visiting writers.
By Sponsoring An Author You Will:
- Receive a personal signed copy of the author’s book
- Meet and greet with the author at the festival
- Be acknowledged on our website, festival program, and on that author’s event page
Wild Author Sponsorship Levels:
Local Author: $500
Ontario Author: $750
Across Canada Author: $1000
Want to become a festival sponsor? Contact us today!