AN action–packed Winterwords Festival that has drawn well–known identities among them authors, poets, artists, a film maker and a well–known journalist kicks off next Wednesday.

Festival creative director Janet Tweedie said an incredible range of sessions are offered to the community for the festival in its second year.

Ms Tweedie also said festivalgoers can experience a variety of sessions stretching from karaoke, poetry, interesting conversations, a play reading, fantastic presentations on punctuation. film–making and writing to growing produce, nature and internet con...