Inklight Festival: A Literary Experience That Transforms

June 4–6, 2026 | Quincy, Illinois

Inklight isn’t just a book festival—it’s a full-spectrum celebration of storytelling, creativity, and connection. This three-day event brings together authors, filmmakers, photographers, readers, and literary enthusiasts for a weekend that’s as enriching as it is unforgettable.

Join Lisa Orban, founder of Indies United, media visionary Danielle D. Smith, the powerhouse duo And I Thought Ladies, and Winnie Tataw, founder of the Monthly Poetry Contest at Win’s Books, for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, connection, and bold ideas.

Whether you're launching your first book or your fiftieth, scouting collaborators, or simply craving a space where creativity is celebrated without gatekeepers—Inklight is your invitation to step into something extraordinary.

What Awaits You

• Workshops and panels led by publishing trailblazers including Lisa Orban, Jeannette Tomson, Jennie Rosenblum, Danielle D. Smith, Winnie Tataw, the And I Thought Ladies, and Bruce Wawrzyniak

• An all-day Film Festival spotlighting book-to-screen adaptations and visual storytelling

• Roundtables, mixers, and meetups designed to spark real conversations and lasting connections

• A red-carpet Awards Gala and dinner honoring excellence in storytelling and creative impact

This is where ideas ignite, friendships form, and careers evolve. It’s not about status—it’s about substance.

Who Should Attend

• Authors ready to grow, connect, and be inspired

• Readers eager to meet the minds behind the stories

• Film enthusiasts who enjoy visual storytelling

• Creatives across disciplines looking to collaborate and recharge

• Anyone who believes in the power of story to shape culture and community

Tickets & Registration

Spots are limited—and they go fast. Early bird discounts are available now. Additional discounts for students, speakers, and awardees. Reserve your place now and be part of a movement that celebrates creativity, community, and the literary arts. Find out more about the event and to purchase your ticket HERE

Inklight isn’t just an event. It’s a declaration: That storytelling still matters. That creative voices deserve to be heard. And that when we gather with purpose, magic happens.

Come for the workshops.

Stay for the connections.

Leave transformed.