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Event Alert: London Book Fair’s Author HQ: Events for Aspiring Authors

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London Book Fair Logo

London Book Fair Logo

This week London Book Fair takes over Earls Court, London. Author HQ has been set up for established and aspiring authors and I hear that they’ve loads of things on offer at this year’s Fair. Sponsored by Kindle Direct Publishing, LBF are hosting a three day seminar programme from Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th April, with speakers including publishers, authors and agents, all ready to share their advice and experience on how to get published.

Each day of seminars start with an Introduction to Publishing, where four experts will present a whistle-stop tour of publishing in 45 minutes – and a quick fire publishing industry overview, with an editor, literary agent and bookseller talking about their specific areas of expertise. There will also be a daily slot by independent bestselling authors who will discuss using Kindle Direct Publishing and CreateSpace to fuel readership growth.

There’s also the chance of having a free professional photo shoot at Author HQ (sponsored by Kobo Writing Life) and you can book your slot online at https://vrcoordinator.wufoo.eu/forms/book-your-professional-photo-shoot-lbf/

Attendees are  invited to come along and support ten authors taking part in The Write Stuff, a Dragon’s Den-style panel event which will see them pitch their books to a panel of four literary agents. And, after each busy day, there’s the chance to have a drink and network with other authors and publishing professionals.

For more info, and to check out the full Author HQ programme hop on over to: http://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/authors

 

London Book Fair sees launch of BOOKS ARE MY BAG campaign

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The news coming out of London Book Fair is that there’s a new campaign afoot to promote and strengthen the links between books and bookshops.

 

The BOOKS ARE MY BAG campaign involves all booksellers, chain, independents and publishers speaking with one voice to celebrate the joy and culture importance of the high street bookshop.

 

Launching to the public on Saturday 14th September, the campaign will run until Christmas. Participating retailers will be giving away BOOKS ARE MY BAG canvas bags (designed by M&C Saatchi).

 

Sounds like a great idea.

 

To find out more, hop on over to The Booksellers Association website at http://www.booksellers.org.uk/Campaigns/BOOKS-ARE-MY-BAG

 

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New website for Agent Hunting

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Agent Hunter website

Agent Hunter website

 

If you’re an author aspiring to publication and you’re hunting for an agent, you might want to check out the new Agent Hunter website that’s been created by those clever people over at the fabulous Writers Workshop.

 

Agent Hunter is a site packed with details of agents, agencies and publishers which allows you to personalise your search to find the ideal ones for you (you can specify agents who handle authors of crime fiction, for example). You can sign up for a free trial, and if you like it  you can take out a yearly subscription for £12 a year.

 

I’ve had a nose around the site and I found it super easy to navigate and packed with useful info.

 

So, if you’re on the search for an agent or publisher you might want to hop over to http://www.agenthunter.co.uk/ for a look see.