With a packed itinerary of discussion panels and workshops plus an array of bookish merchandise sure to make any book lover happy, Book Fair Australia is a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres. From Saturday 2 November to Sunday 3 November, authors, publishers, readers and editors will gather in Sydney for what Book Fair Australia’s event manager, Alexandra Larah, describes as a “thrilling weekend fit for any book lover [or] aspiring writer”. We spoke with Alexandra to learn more about the 2024 event.
What kinds of workshops and panels are happening in 2024?
Both festival days will be packed with workshops and panels. This year we even have a second stage to conduct twice as many panels, twice as many discussions and provide twice as much information.
The workshops and panels range from genre focused (historical fiction, romance fiction, fantasy fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, etc.), to writing for different audiences (young adult, children, and diverse communities); discussions on the publishing industry (self-publishing tips and tricks, AI in our industry, marketing) — and more!
What should IPEd members know about Book Fair Australia?
Attending Book Fair Australia isn’t just for readers, but for editors to engage with the current Australian literary landscape and make connections with authors who may be looking for their next editor to collaborate with.
We pride ourselves on our diverse line-up of exhibitors with origins rooted in the different pathways to publishing. This is an opportunity for the editors to hear from authors and learn the unique stories they have to share from their experiences.
What has been a standout moment from the past two events?
Our standout moments have always been seeing how excited readers are to meet authors of books that they know and love. This year, we’re excited to have over 190 authors and bookish vendors joining us and sharing their work with bookworms (and book dragons).
IPEd will have stall at Book Fair Australia 2024 so make sure you stop by and say hello if you’ll be there.
We also have a double pass to Book Fair Australia 2024 to give away! To enter, email your member number to communication@iped-editors.org with “Book Fair Australia” in the subject line to go in the draw. Entries close on Tuesday 15 October 2024 and the winner will be notified via email on Wednesday 16 October 2024.