Book Fair Campaigns · London · Miami · Frankfurt

Your next reader may already be walking the aisles.

Book fairs bring together readers, booksellers, publishers, agents and media in a few concentrated days. We help authors prepare a thoughtful, professional campaign around the fair that suits their book, with every piece approved by you.

Overhead view of a busy exhibition hall at the Frankfurt Book Fair, with publishers' stands and visitors in the aisles
Frankfurt Book Fair 2015, Hall 1. Photo: JCS, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The literary agents' hall at the Frankfurt Book Fair, with agents meeting at tables alongside a red carpeted aisle
Literary agents' hall, Frankfurt Book Fair 2022. Photo: Heffloaf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Why book fairs matter

Give your story a seat at the global table.

A fair is a focused moment when the book world pays attention. A well-planned campaign helps you use it with purpose, as one chapter of your wider publicity strategy rather than a one-off event.

01

Professional visibility

Present a polished author brand and book profile that reads well to readers and industry audiences alike.

02

An introduction to the book world

Fairs draw publishing, bookselling, media and literary communities. Your materials should be ready for that audience.

03

Room for conversation

Fairs create natural reasons to reach out, follow up and network, whether you attend in person or not.

04

Content and story angles

A fair gives you timely hooks for social posts, newsletters and press materials, and useful assets that outlast the event.

05

Momentum for ongoing publicity

Used well, a fair campaign feeds into the longer arc of your launch and marketing plans.

An honest note Fair campaigns can open doors, but they don't promise outcomes. Participation does not guarantee press coverage, publishing or rights deals, distribution, sales, reviews or specific meetings.
Exhibition hall of the London Book Fair seen from a staircase minutes before opening, with stands under an arched glass roof
London Book Fair 2016 at Olympia London, shortly before opening (the fair moves to ExCeL London from 2027). Photo: Arielinson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Spring · Industry-focused

London Book Fair

Where publishing gathers to decide what it will read next.

The London Book Fair is a professional, trade-focused event for publishers, rights professionals, agents and other industry specialists. Alongside business meetings, its programme includes conference sessions and author-facing spaces such as Author HQ and the Writers' Summit.

Dates
16–18 March 2027
Venue
ExCeL London
Character
Trade event centred on publishing business and rightsAdmission policy and ticket types are set by the organiser; please confirm on the official site.

Goals it may support

  • Industry-facing author and book positioning
  • Professional materials for agent, rights or publisher conversations
  • Timely content for a spring publicity push

Preparation notes

  • Industry audiences expect concise, professional materials
  • Plan creative and approvals in the months before March
  • Registration and exhibiting follow the organiser's own process

Dates and venue verified on londonbookfair.co.uk, October 2026; subject to change by the organiser.

Visitors walking between colourful bookseller tents at the Miami Book Fair Street Fair, with downtown Miami towers behind
Miami Book Fair Street Fair, November 2010. Photo: Bob B. Brown, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr.

November · Reader-focused

Miami Book Fair

For eight days, a whole city turns the page.

Organised by Miami Dade College, the Miami Book Fair is a public literary festival that takes over downtown Miami with author events, programmes for readers of all ages and a Street Fair of books, food and music. It is a festival for readers, which makes it a natural fit for reader-facing campaigns.

Fair dates
15–22 November 2026
Street Fair
20–22 November 2026
Location
Downtown Miami
Organiser
Miami Dade College

Goals it may support

  • Reader-facing visibility and community connection
  • Seasonal social and newsletter content
  • Local and regional story angles

Preparation notes

  • The 2026 fair is weeks away; ask what is still realistic, or plan for a future edition
  • Exhibitor space is applied for directly through the fair
  • Reader-friendly visuals and copy matter most here

Dates verified on miamibookfair.com, October 2026; subject to change by the organiser.

Crowds on the outdoor forum of the Frankfurt Book Fair grounds, surrounded by autumn trees and exhibition halls
Outdoor forum, Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. Photo: Dr. Thomas Liptak, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Autumn · International rights

Frankfurt Book Fair

Where stories go to learn new languages.

The Frankfurter Buchmesse is one of the world's major international publishing events, with a strong focus on rights and licensing. Its offer includes rights-focused areas such as the Literary Agents & Scouts Centre, alongside a professional programme and public events.

Next fair
6–10 October 2027The 2026 edition ran 7–11 October.
City
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Character
International trade fair with rights trading and public eventsWhich days are open to the public is set by the organiser; please confirm on the official site.

Goals it may support

  • International positioning for your title
  • Rights-ready materials for translation and licensing conversations
  • Longer-lead campaigns with time to prepare well

Preparation notes

  • Exhibitor registration for 2027 opens in late October 2026
  • Know which rights you hold before any rights-focused outreach
  • An English-language synopsis and sample are a sensible starting point

Dates verified on buchmesse.de, October 2026; subject to change by the organiser.

CUSTOM PACKAGES

Three levels of support, shaped around your book

Each level builds on the one before. Every package is priced individually for your book, your chosen fair and the services you need.

LEVEL 1

Fair Foundations

Custom pricing

Best forAuthors exploring a first fair who want a clear plan and a professional foundation.

  • Fair-fit consultation: which fair suits your book and audience
  • Goal setting and a realistic campaign timeline
  • Author and book profile preparation
  • Review and refinement of your bio and book description
  • Essential promotional materials, such as a book one-sheet and core social graphics
  • A preparation checklist for your selected fair

LEVEL 2

Author Spotlight

Custom pricing

Best forAuthors ready for a fuller campaign, with press-ready materials and coordinated content around the fair.

  • Everything in Fair Foundations, plus:
  • Expanded media kit: bios, synopsis, talking points and image guidance
  • Campaign creative, which may include a social graphics set and a promotional video or book trailer
  • Fair-focused PR planning: story angles, press release preparation and a distribution plan
  • Coordinated promotional content before, during and after the fair

Available only by separate confirmation

The packages above are planning, creative and PR services. Pages&Prestige is not an exhibitor or official partner of any of these fairs, so the items below are not included by default. Where one is available through the fair or a third-party provider, we will confirm it in writing, with the provider, rules, deadlines and costs, before you commit.

  • Exhibitor or stand space
  • Physical book display
  • Catalogue or programme listings
  • Event tickets and registration
  • In-person attendance support
  • Media interviews or speaking slots
  • Shipping of print copies or display materials

Depends on fair rules · Subject to deadlines · Subject to vendor availability

Pricing is customized to your goals, your book, the fair you choose and the services you request.

Before you begin

Your book fair readiness checklist

Requirements vary by fair and by service. Use this as general preparation guidance; we'll confirm exactly what your campaign needs.

General preparation We can help with this

Your book

A publication-ready book with final title, author name, format and edition details
ISBN and accurate book metadataWhere applicable to your format and markets.

Promotional materials

Final cover image, book description, author bio and author photo
High-resolution promotional assets and approved book excerptsOnly if needed for your campaign.
Your approval of all promotional copy, images and press materials

Your plan

Clear goals, intended audience, budget and preferred services
How it works

From your first message to a coordinated campaign

Clear steps, honest guidance and your approval at every stage.

  1. 1

    Share your book & goals

    Tell us about your book, audience and what you hope a fair can do for you.

  2. 2

    Discuss fit

    We talk through the most suitable fair and services for your book and timeline.

  3. 3

    Receive your proposal

    A customized proposal sets out scope, timing, pricing and anything requiring confirmation.

  4. 4

    Approve materials

    You review and approve every piece of copy, creative and press material.

  5. 5

    Coordinate the campaign

    We deliver and coordinate the agreed campaign around your chosen fair.

Nothing is published without your approval. You review and sign off on all promotional copy, images, video and press materials before they go live.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Every fair campaign begins with one conversation.

Requesting a plan is free and does not commit you to anything. Scope, pricing and any fair-related options are confirmed in writing.

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