FOR PUBLISHER AND WRITERS!

Launch your
book at OUR
2025 Festival

Write a new chapter and be part of our Book Launch Program 2025, just as many incredible writers have joined before, including voices such as Leila S. Chudori, Janet Steele, Seno Gumira Ajidarma, Michael Vatikiotis and many more.

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Are you a writer and planning to publish a book this year? Our Book Launch Program gives you a unique opportunity to host a spotlight event—free to all festival-goers and the public—for your new work during our 2025 Festival, be included in the Festival’s program book, website listings, Social Media, and the Festival’s bookshop, and so much more.

The format of your event is up to you: speeches, a conversation, a reading—it’s your vision!

The program benefits include:

2025 Book Launch Program

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Launch Essentials

• Basic technical setup of PA system (see Things to Keep in Mind)

• Volunteer MC for event introduction or moderation (upon request)

• Non-alcoholic welcome drinks and canapés for up to 50 guests

• Volunteer venue liaison assisting with attendee management

• Book sales at the Festival bookstore (see Things to Keep in Mind)

Event Marketing

• Social Media promotion on Instagram, Facebook, and X

• Event listing on Festival website with thousands of page visitors

• Placement in Program Book with over 3,000 copies

• Photo documentation by professional photography team

Hospitality

• 1 x Speaker's Pass granting access to the main Program

• 1 x Invitation to Festival Private Events

• 1 x Festival Merch bundle, including tote bag and t-shirt

• Access to the exclusive Festival Green Room

2025 Book Launch Program

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I realized that launching my first book at the Festival was the right decision. They provided everything we needed. We were even able to have a couple of speakers join us remotely for the panel. I truly appreciate the Festival’s steadfast support for new writers and the networking opportunities it unlocks for us.

Antonia Timmerman, Reporter, Editor and Writer

Throughout our Book Launch Program Info Kit, you will find a practical guide to join this exciting program, the benefits of your investment, and the costs and considerations you should make when applying.

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