Author Placement Opportunities
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Wednesday, October 14 |
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4:00 - 5:00 pm KEYNOTE |
Book Awards Emcee It’s a party and we need an emcee! Share your ideas for authors with an emcee presence. A good emcee will also naturally promote their own book. The emcee can be used throughout the show if he/she is available. |
150 galleys $500 fee |
5:00-6:30 pm |
Opening Reception Twenty authors will join the book awards authors and emcee for a fun book signing reception to kick off the show. |
75-100 galleys $250 fee |
Thursday, October 15 |
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9:00-9:45 am KEYNOTE |
Marquee Author Keynote Pitch a marquee author for a one-author event, or a complimentary pair for a multiple-author conversation. Pitch seasoned authors who understand the indie market and will attract and entertain booksellers. |
200-250 galleys $1,000 fee per author |
2:30-4:00 pm |
Author Lounge Day 1 We feature a themed lounge (seleced after viewing your author lounge submissions) on the show floor with 1-hour book signing slot for three authors. |
75-100 galleys $250 fee per pair |
4:00-5:00 pm |
Trade Show Floor Happy Hour Pitch us your idea for an author- or publisher-focused happy hour on the trade show floor. |
TBD |
5:30-6:30 pm |
Cocktail Hour Day 1 of the floor is done. Host snacks, drinks, and/or author(s) in a special event set up and mingle with booksellers before dinner begins |
$1000 plus cost of event |
6:30-8:30 pm KEYNOTE |
Tasting Notes Dinner Pitch an author for one of 4-5 keynote spots. Pitch seasoned authors who understand the indie market and will attract and entertain booksellers. |
150 galleys $1,000 fee (includes one full table of 8-10 meal tickets) |
Friday, October 16 |
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8:00-9:15 am KEYNOTE |
Children’s Author Breakfast Pitch seasoned authors who understand the indie market and will attract and entertain booksellers. 3 keynote spots available. |
150 galleys $1,000 fee (includes one full table of 8-10 meal tickets) |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Author Lounge Day 2 The aforementioned lounge opens up to all authors as we host a series of 16 authors signing books in 45-minute increments throughout the day. |
75-100 galleys $100 fee |
9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
In-Booth Signing Publishers can choose to host author book signings within their own booth. The placement fee is for marketing the signing on our website, in our program, and in our social media. |
Galley quantity is up to you. Send with your booth materials. $100 fee |
11:00 Author pre-lunch 12:30-2:00 pm Main event |
Moveable Feast We accept 40 exciting and well-spoken authors for a high-energy speed-dating lunch with booksellers. Pitch only charismatic authors who will enjoy the format. |
165 galleys for attendees $500 fee (+20 galleys for Feast authors if you like) |
2:30-4:00 pm KEYNOTE+ |
Heartland Book Club Click here for details! |
$1,500 |
Additional Ideas
Cookbooks Send us ideas for featuring your cookbook authors’ recipes at a reception, break, or meal event. We work with hotel staff to feature the recipes while the publisher covers the cost.
Nonfiction We’re always interested in experts who can lead an educational session on topics such a creativity, business, success, time management, local economies, or anything bookselling related.
Nonfiction We’re always interested in experts who can lead an educational session on topics such a creativity, business, success, time management, local economies, or anything bookselling related.
