Become a Sponsor
The Wild Writers Literary Festival would not be possible without the support of our presenting partners and sponsors. Our sponsors range from small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs, to nationally-recognized organizations. Our sponsors provide support in a variety of ways including cash donations, in-kind products and services, and more. The Wild Writers Literary Festival has a comprehensive range of sponsorship levels to suit every contributor's needs.
Sponsorship Benefits
Community Engagement
Reputation & Brand Recognition
Long-term Impact
Nurturing Talent
Fresh Perspectives
Engage in and foster a sense of community with Waterloo Region’s literary population while establishing connections with writers, readers, and other stakeholders.
Enhance your brand’s reputation and attract a wider audience who appreciates your support for the arts.
Ensure the growth and success of our local literary community while fostering a future generation of influential and celebrated Canadian writers.
Provide professional development opportunities for readers, writers, and arts professionals in Waterloo Region to nurture their full potential.
Access Canada’s brightest literary talents and learn from their fresh and unique perspectives.
Sponsorship Benefits
Community Engagement
Engage in and foster a sense of community with Waterloo Region’s literary population while establishing connections with writers, readers, and other stakeholders.
Reputation & Brand Recognition
Enhance your brand’s reputation and attract a wider audience who appreciates your support for the arts.
Long-Term Impact
Ensure the growth and success of our local literary community while fostering a future generation of influential and celebrated Canadian writers.
Nurturing Talent
Provide professional development opportunities for readers, writers, and arts professionals in Waterloo Region to nurture their full potential.
Fresh Perspectives
Access Canada’s brightest literary talents and learn from their fresh and unique perspectives.
2023 Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Author's Reception
Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Give CanLit authors a warm welcome to Waterloo Region! The Authors’ Reception is a chance for all festival authors to meet one another and share in the rare camaraderie of an authors’ gathering. Honored guests and major donors will be invited. The reception is held in conjunction with the Opening Showcase Event at the CIGI Auditorium.
Opening Showcase
Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Kick off the festival weekend with Waterloo Region’s most passionate readers and writers! The Opening Showcase is the first opportunity for readers and writers to come together and listen to Canada’s brightest authors discuss their latest works. Featuring a moderated dialogue between award-winning authors Alicia Elliott and Vincent Lam, the showcase also features readings from The New Quarterly’s annual writing contest winners.
Writing for Children
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Give CanLit authors a warm welcome to Waterloo Region! The Authors’ Reception is a chance for all festival authors to meet one another and share in the rare camaraderie of an authors’ gathering. Honored guests and major donors will be invited. The reception is held in conjunction with the Opening Showcase Event at the CIGI Auditorium.
Poetry for Non-Poets: A Writing Workshop in Creativity & Risk Taking
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Leap into the unknown in this poetry workshop designed for non poets. This workshop invites curious participants into a welcoming creative space where they can explore how writing can soothe the unknown. Led by experienced poet and facilitator, Ronna Bloom, no experience is necessary for this workshop.
Writing a Better Future for Us: Youth Masterclass
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Balsillie School of International Affairs
Give teens the opportunity to add new tools to their writing tool box at this year’s Youth Masterclass. Teens from 13-18 years old are invited to imagine a more sustainable future interconnected with nature and community. Led by an experienced creative writing instructor and author, Jerri Jerreat, teens will explore a new genre called SolarPunk to research and imagine how we can succeed in the future, if we really work together.
Literary Brunch
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Join in on the insightful conversation between authors and readers at the festival’s closing Literary Brunch. Guests enjoy a brunch buffet while authors speak candidly about the writer’s process, the characters they’ve created, and the novels they love.