Every October, Word brings together readers, writers, and tellers of tales to celebrate the written and spoken word—fiction and non-fiction, children’s literature, poetry, drama, nonfiction, storytelling and more.  The festival takes place in Blue Hill, Maine where a literary tradition of great thinkers and artists extends over two hundred years and includes Jonathan Fisher, Mary Ellen Chase, and E.B. White to name a few. Many writers continue to call the Blue Hill peninsula home as does a large community of passionate readers. To celebrate this rich heritage, Word presents three days of author appearances featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling authors, as well as local luminaries, a poetry showcase, writing workshops, panel discussions, school events, and spoken word performances to sold out crowds. 

For more information and a schedule of events, please visit www.wordfestival.org.