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Independent authors interacting with readers and selling books at a lively outdoor book festival, showcasing literary engagement.
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Top 12 Book Festival Strategies for Independent Authors

At a small local book festival like HULF, an independent author can pay just £5 for a fifteen-minute speaking slot to an audience of up to 60 people.

Amelia Frost·April 24, 2026
Diverse crowd enjoying authors and books at a lively outdoor US book festival, highlighting community and storytelling.
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US book festivals celebrate authors and storytelling

In 2025, the Smithsonian's IlluminAsia Arts and Culture Festival alone drew nearly 4,000 attendees, signaling a robust appetite for in-person literary events.

Amelia Frost·April 23, 2026
Authors interacting with readers at a lively outdoor book festival, with tents, books, and engaging discussions under sunlight.
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Book Festivals and Literary Events for Authors in 2026

In 2026, authors can mark their calendars for events like the Montclair Literary Festival, running May 2nd to May 11th, where the majority of literary engagements are completely free, according to Mon

Amelia Frost·April 23, 2026