Ms Catherine Moylan:

On what the authors say about Listowel Writers Week, the overwhelming response in the feedback always seems to be that they appreciate the level of support and encouragement they receive in the town. It is what Listowel people do best. As I said, it is part of the culture, but we also do it with a little fun. People like the informality, charm and friendliness of it. Some of the responses we received from authors in the past included: "It is such a memorable week," "It is a revelation that words cannot describe," "There is a level of intimacy," and "There are readers and writers everywhere."