Join the Ames Writers Collective for this premier, annual gathering for writers and readers!
Authors, opportunities to write, and more at the annual Swift Literary Festival, which is held during the Octagon Center for the Arts annual Octagon Arts Festival. This year’s event takes place on Sunday, September 24th from 10 to 4. You can find our tent in front of 409 Douglas Avenue in downtown Ames Iowa.
Visit with the 2023 Authors
Bi Ayers
Hallie Baur
Paul Brooke
Joe Geha
Tom Geraty
Jackie Haley
Stephanie (S. L.) Hansen
Patricia and Kevin Kimle
Deb Klein
Dennis Maulsby
Clara McKenna
Pamela Riney-Kehrberg
More to Experience at the Festival
Contribute to our Community Story and
write to writing prompts.
