October 20 - November 6, 2011
Concord, Massachusetts
Two weeks of talks, readings, and discussions celebrating the written and the spoken word.
Randall Kennedy
Ha Jin
Anita Hill
Stephen Greenblatt
How You Can Participate
- Attend: Most events are free. All events are open to the public. Events that require a ticket are so indicated and include information about how and where to obtain tickets.
- Donate: The festival is produced by a non-profit foundation and depends greatly on individual support. Tax deductible donations in any amount are encouraged and can be made online.
- Sponsor: Corporate sponsorship is welcomed and is available. For information please .
Concord Festival of Authors is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a stage agency
Major Sponsors:
Ken Lizotte
Events: Writing a Nonfiction Book: Tips and PItfalls from Authors Who Have Done It
Book: The Expert's Edge
Ken Lizotte is Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) of emerson consulting group inc. in Concord. He is author of The Expert’s Edge: Become the Go-To Authority People Turn to Every Time and four other nonfiction books.