Once Upon Every Story

Once Upon Every Story: A Celebration of Storytelling in All Its Forms

Once Upon Every Story is more than a convention—it’s a creative movement. Held in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, this inclusive event brings together storytellers from across genres, mediums, and identities to celebrate the power of narrative. Whether your story lives in a book, on stage, through illustration, a podcast, or in performance—this convention is for you.

We welcome writers, poets, playwrights, podcasters, comic artists, spoken word performers, educators, puppeteers, indie publishers, zine makers, and digital storytellers. From fantasy fiction to personal memoirs, from visual novels to interactive games, this is a space to connect, collaborate, and shine.

✨ Event Details:

✨ Featuring:

• • Author signings, readings, and panel discussions
• • Artist alley and vendor booths
• • Workshops and live performances
• • Community raffles and youth literacy initiatives
• • Inclusive programming that uplifts marginalized and underrepresented voices