- Early Admission for both days (Saturday and Sunday — 30 Minutes Early)
- Exclusive VIP grab bag with books, trinkets, discounts, and other items
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Your ticket to the Knoxville Book Festival grants access to a full weekend celebrating books, authors, and creativity, all designed specifically for adult readers. With panels, workshops, signings, shopping, and interactive experiences happening throughout the day, there’s always something to explore at your own pace. Most programming is included with admission, and many authors are available for walk-up conversations and signings at no additional cost. Whether you’re coming for a few hours or making a full weekend of it, your pass unlocks an immersive, come-and-go experience filled with discovery, connection, and plenty of books. Choose a single-day pass or a weekend pass depending on how much you want to take in, or upgrade to VIP for additional perks and exclusive access. VIP Perks include, but are not limited to: -
Overcoming the Perils of Being a Small Press Publisher
Presented by Lyndon Perry. A look at what it takes to start your own small independent publishing brand. Saturday, May 2, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Bedazzle Your Book
Presented by Knox Craft Club. Bring your creativity and turn a book into something extra special in this hands-on workshop from Knox Craft Club. This class includes all supplies you need to bedazzle your book, however, you must bring your own book Saturday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sunday, May 3, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Rotunda $40 | Limited to 30 participants -
Writing Hope into the Future: The Art of Eco-Fiction
Presented by Diane Kann. Explore the art of eco-fiction and the role hope can play in stories about the future. Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301C FREE with admission -
The Imagination Council
Presented by Judy Baloff. Judy Baloff presents a session about going from words to wisdom and how her first book opened the door to a whole new life. Saturday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission -
Plotting a Novel
Presented by Marie Lestrange. Marie Lestrange will discuss her personal method for blending different subgenres while plotting a novel. Sunday, May 3, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
You've Written Your Book... Now What? The Road to Self-Publishing a Bestseller
With over a quarter-million new books being published on Amazon every month, how do you make yours not only stand out, but rise to the top? Internationally bestselling thriller author A.G. Mock walks you through the essential tools and skills you'll need to make your novel a top selling title and score the covered orange "Bestseller" flag on Amazon! Sunday, May 3, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission -
Overcoming Stumbling Blocks in Writing
Presented by Pebbles Wireman. A session focused on the stumbling blocks writers run into and how to keep moving forward. Sunday, May 3, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Writer Beware
Presented by Richard White. A practical look at how writers can recognize and avoid less-than-helpful agents, publishers, and editors. Sunday, May 3, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Twisted Moments: A Precious Moments Reimagining
Presented by Mallory Bertrand. Take the sweetness of Precious Moments and give it a darker, more twisted spin in this art class with Mallory Bertrand. Saturday, May 2, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Rotunda $15 | Limited to 20 participants -
Creating on Purpose in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presented by John Holley. A session on staying intentional and thoughtful in your creative work while navigating the realities of artificial intelligence. Saturday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Hooking the Reader
Presented by Leanne Tyler (Leanne Hinkle). A session on grabbing your audience's attention right from the start. Sunday, May 3, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission
