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Author Pitch Information

Thursday, October 8:

Marquee Author Breakfast, 8:00-9:30 am -- A special, ticketed, event. We thoughtfully pair 2-4 authors for a fascinating conversation that showcases their work.
  • Private author breakfast before event
  • Placement fee: $1,700 for small press/$1800 for large press
  • Requested book/galley quantity: 150​

​Show Floor Table Signing, during trade show hours (2:30-5:30 pm) -- In-booth author signings during the show floor hours.
  • Exhibitor table required for this author opportunity
  • Signings will be promoted in program, on website, and with on-site signage
  • Placement fee: $200
  • Suggested book/galley quantity: 75

Evening Author Reception, 5:30-7:00 pm -- Our Evening Reception is a free event for all attendees and will feature up to 5 authors facilitated by an engaging emcee.
  • The authors will be interviewed on stage then participate in a book signing
  • Placement fee: $1,000 for small press/$1100 for large press
  • Requested book/galley quantity: 150

Friday, October 9:

Marquee Author Brunch, 9:30-11:00 am -- ​A special, ticketed, event. We thoughtfully pair 2-4 authors for a fascinating conversation that showcases their work.
  • Private author breakfast before event
  • Placement fee: $1,700 for small press/$1800 for large press
  • Requested book/galley quantity: 150

Show Floor Table Signing, during trade show hours (11:00 am-2:00 pm) -- Host in-booth author signings during the show floor hours.
  • Exhibitor table required for this author opportunity
  • Signings will be promoted in program, on website, and with on-site signage
  • Placement fee: $200
  • Suggested book/galley quantity: 75

Authors' Afternoon Tea, 2:00-3:30 pm -- This ticketed event is a fun, intimate, tradition (also known as The Moveable Feast)! Forty authors visit tables of booksellers to introduce their new titles.
  • Private author lunch before event
  • Placement fee: $750 for small press/$850 for large press
  • Requested book/galley quantity: 100

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  • Attend
  • Author Pitches
  • Education
  • Exhibitors
  • Sponsor Info
  • Rep Picks
  • Awards
    • Heartland Booksellers Award >
      • 2024 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2023 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2022 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2021 Heartland Booksellers Award
      • 2020 Heartland Bookseller Award
    • Voice of the Heartland >
      • Past Winners >
        • 2024 Hanif Abdurraqib
        • 2023 Janet Webster Jones
        • 2022 Kris Kleindienst
        • 2021 Louise Erdrich
        • 2020 Two Dollar Radio
  • About
    • How to Heartland
    • Merch
    • 10 Years
  • Photos