Events
Looking to get involved with the WriterFest community? From happy hours to literary salons, book workshops to networking, the WriterFest team has 2025 filled with amazing event opportunities! Click for more information to RSVP.
August
Tales Around the Table [WriterFest with Rabbit Room]
8.13.25, 6:00-8:00pm
Host: The Rabbit Room
North Wind Manor
September
Freehand Creative Writing Night [powered by WriterFest]
9.14.25, 6:00-9:00pm
Host: Freehand
Grandpa Bar, Germantown
WriterFest Social Event: 3 Key Elements of Worldbuilding
9.12.25, 6:00-8:00pm
Host: Camille Smaby
Fait La Force Brewing Co.
Brunch and Bookmapping
9.27.25, 10:00am-2:00pm
Hosts: Ami McConnell & Sara Wigal
Franklin, TN
October
Freehand Creative Writing Night [powered by WriterFest]
10.12.25, 6:00-9:00pm
Host: Freehand
Grandpa Bar, Germantown
Dolly's Imagination Library Fundraiser
WriterFest Presents A Dolly Good Time, a Benefit for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, is a can't-miss event happening at Acme Feed & Seed.
International Black Film Festival
IBFF is proud to announce its 19th annual festival, taking place October 2-6, 2024. This milestone marks nearly two decades of providing access and opportunity to filmmakers from around the globe, amplifying unseen, underrepresented, and unheard voices.
Nashville Film Festival
The 55th Nashville Film Festival, a week-long celebration of film, music and culture, takes place at several of Nashville’s premier arts venues September 19 – 25, 2024.
Developing Your Nonfiction Book Proposal
Learn how to draft a polished proposal to find your non-fiction book the perfect publishing home with best-selling collaborative writers and editors Ami McConnel and Shannon Miller.
IBPA Networking Mixer
You’re invited to the Independent Book Publishers Association Nashville networking mixer! Join other publishing industry professionals for drinks and mingling.