What's on for Authors

• Author Lounge

  Sponsored by Fast-Print and Matador and Autharium the LBF Author Lounge is a dedicated area for authors, where they can relax and get valuable advice on all aspects of self-publishing, from writing and editing to design and marketing and the relationship between print and ebooks.

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  Love Learning – Education & Events

  As well as The Author Lounge, The London Book Fair provides a wide range of informative seminars and events with celebrated authors, many of which will offer inspiration and ideas for authors at all levels whether you are looking to get your first book published or advance your career as an established writer.

  Find out more about the education and events programme

  New Title Showcase

  The New Title Showcase is a feature of LBF that provides authors and publishers a venue in an area where their book will be displayed in front of LBF's entire attendee base - from editors and publishers, to agents, distributors, book buyers and more!

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• Reaching Agents during the fair

  The International Rights Centre is a key area of the show where a wide range of international Literary Agents are based throughout.

  Please be aware that the majority of these agents will already have a full schedule of meetings. Although there are exceptions, the IRC is generally not the environment to approach agents to represent you and your book. The IRC is predominantly used by agents to sell rights to books for authors they already represent.

  If you are looking for an agent to represent you we advise you follow these steps before the fair:

  • Find out which agencies to approach - some specialise in certain areas such as romance, crime etc
  • Before sending your manuscript find out how best to submit your work to each agency (e.g. a synopsis, a chapter etc) as different agencies may have different processes
  • Contact the agencies directly to pre-arrange an appointment at The London Book Fair

  The online exhibitor directory and the official printed LBF directory will give you the names of the agencies who will be at the fair. By request of the agencies, we are unable to give contact details unless they have specified.