Authors — Lake Erie Literary Festival

A black and white cartoon illustration of a person lying on the ground with their hands behind their head, wearing sunglasses, and looking relaxed or contemplative, overlaid on a background of printed text from a book or article.
A black and white cartoon illustration of a person lying on the ground with their hands behind their head, wearing sunglasses, and looking relaxed or contemplative, overlaid on a background of printed text from a book or article.

Welcome to the heart of our literary festival. This collection of authors represents a tapestry of voices, each thread woven with unique experiences. Each author brings a distinct flavor to the festival, offering a glimpse into the human experience through the lens of their own unique narrative.

Coordinator: Tess Carletta


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General Information

    • Meet and greet with all of the local community’s fantastic authors. Our authors write a wide range of genres, including romance, memoir, fantasy, horror, children’s, literary fiction, and more. There’s something there for everyone!

    • In the event of rain, we will stay at Frontier Park and wait it out. If the weather turns dangerous we will cancel.

    • Authors within reasonable driving distance of the festival are welcome to apply to vend at the Lit Fest.

    • Self-published, indie, and traditionally published authors are welcome.

    • Authors are housed together at the Lit Fest under the “Author Tent.” The vending fee is $25. This includes tables, chairs, and tent.

    • Water will be provided

    • The Lit Fest is offering an author vendor workshop prior to the event to help authors feel confident about selling their books. This workshop will be free - date to come.

    • No books generated by AI will be accepted at this year’s Lit Fest. (more below)

    • The Literary Festival reserves the right to decline any application for any reason.

    • The Lake Erie Literary Festival is focused on the history and cultivation of human creativity and imagination. We recognize the rapid technological changes that are happening in regards to artificial intelligence. However, because of the environmental toll and issues of consent and copyright, our priority is and always will be lifting up human artists, writers, and creators. 


      At this time, the festival will not be accepting adult authors, vendors, or illustrators who incorporate generative AI into their process. All applicants will be vetted by our team. Any author, vendor, or illustrator who violates this policy will be asked to remove their merchandise from view. This policy does not apply to vendors and authors under the age of 16, in recognition of their limited resources and in support of their entrepreneurship. 


      If you have any questions, concerns, or are unsure if your creations have been created with AI, our team would be more than happy to help."


      Thanks!

      ~Tessa

  • If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to Tess Carletta at tesscarletta@erielitfest.com

Author / Vendor FAQ

  • Authors can park along the side of the park while setting up, but are then encouraged to move their cars to any of the parking lots or residential streets close by. During tear-down, guests will have left and you’ll be able to move your car closer again.

    If you require a parking accommodation because of a physical disability, please reach out to Tess.

  • The Lit Fest wants you to sell as many books as you can. However, sales are impacted by many things, including types of readers who pass through the tent. To set you up for success, the Lit Fest is offering a Vending Workshop to help equip you with the skills you need to pitch and sell your book. However, vending fees are final.

  • There should be, but in the case of food truck cancellations, I suggest bringing snacks or even a small cooler. However, water will be provided.

  • Yes, chairs and tables are included in your vending fee. Your vending fee also contributes to the cost of the author tent, which has good airflow and windows.

  • Authors are encouraged to bring their own tablecloths. The Lit Fest may have some back up ones just in case, but we cannot guarantee a preferred design or size.

  • 20-30 may be a good starting point. Bring as many as you’re comfortable carrying and selling. It’s a good rule of thumb to bring more. You can also bring eBook codes just in case.

  • After you receiving your acceptance to the Lit Fest, we recommending ordering your stock ASAP. Distributors sometimes take

  • Yes! You are invited to sell other merch and food items at your table. We ask that food items are clearly labeled with allergy information and that additional merch be suitable for children (no NSFW).

  • Authors will be responsible for collecting payment at their stations. We recommend having both cash and card options. Authors will also be responsible for their own sales tax.

Thank You…