Event Schedule & Tickets
Thank you for coming to this year’s festival, and we can’t wait to see you next year!
Grab your favorite books from the festival now at our bookshop!
The festival may be over, but we have many events coming up. Be sure to check them out below!
Upcoming Events
The J’s Center for Jewish Literature
Creative Writing Workshops
Sports Storytelling with Ben Hochman
Tuesday, June 17 | 5:30-7pm
SFC Performing Arts Center
The perfect opportunity to combine your love for sports with the power of narrative. Whether you’re drawn to the drama of a game, the inspiring journeys of athletes, or the emotions that come with victory and defeat, this workshop will help you craft compelling stories that resonate with readers. Through engaging exercises, prompts, and group feedback, you’ll learn how to capture the
intensity, emotion, and excitement of sports in writing.
Tickets: $15
Memoir Bootcamp
Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24 | 5:30-7pm
SFC Performing Arts Center
This is designed for writers ready to refine their personal narrative and take their memoir to the next level. Through focused writing exercises, prompts, and group feedback, you’ll strengthen key
elements like voice, structure, and emotional depth, transforming your experiences into a compelling story. Additionally, we’ll provide practical guidance on how to get your work into the hands
of agents and publishers, including tips on query letters, building your author platform, and navigating the publishing process.
Tickets: $50
Writing the Frontlines: A Workshop for Telling Stories of War
Tuesdays, July 1-22 | 6-7:30pm
SFC Performing Arts Center
A special four-week writing workshop for veterans and those affected by war and conflict. Through guided exercises and open discussion, participants will learn how to write about their
experiences, explore themes of identity, healing, and memory, and discover the cathartic power of storytelling. The workshop will offer personalized feedback and inspiration to help bring your
stories to life, honoring the depth of your journey and fostering connection with others who share similar experiences.
Tickets: $85 public, $60 veterans
Echoes & Alter Egos: A Persona Poetry Workshop
Tuesday, July 29 | 5:30-7pm
SFC Performing Arts Center
Slip into borrowed voices, inhabit lives unseen, and let language shape new identities. This immersive workshop delves into the art of persona poetry, where the self dissolves and the poem speaks
through another.
Tickets: $15
For more information, contact Jessica Fischoff, Director of Literary Arts, 314-442-3294.