the london book fair
11–13 March 2025
Olympia London

Authors at The London Book Fair

Making authors and writers feel at home

If you’re an author, whether established or aspiring, discover how we can help you and what you can do at the book fair.

From our author-related areas to our Author of the Day programme – where we strive to bring those aspiring face-to-face with bestselling authors so that publication journeys and advice can be shared – authors feel at home at LBF.

There are many benefits to attending, and networking, education, and inspiration are just some of them.

Visit Writer’s Block

A great place to network, this fair area has become the place for author services – from brand awareness to generating new business leads.

Attend Writers’ Summit

Designed to help get your writing noticed - this one-day conference provides expert tips and author inspiration, setting you up for success.

Visit Author HQ

Comprising a theatre and networking area, this popular facet of the fair attracts much interest from the self-publishing community.

Authors of the Day

The London Book Fair has a well-earned reputation for attracting world-class publishing talent. Our Authors of the Day and Illustrator of the Fair programme continues that tradition celebrating some of the most acclaimed and successful writers and illustrators working today. Welcoming them to our London exhibition, we provide a platform to showcase their work and celebrate their achievements.

What's On

With a number of exciting features, events, seminars and conferences, there’s always plenty to do at the fair. Find out what’s on.

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