The #2 Reason Good Books Don’t Make It
The #2 Reason Good Books Don’t Make It Into the Louisville Book Festival: Category Balance One of the hardest emails we send each year is a letter telling an author …
The Most Common Reason Good Books Don’t Get Accepted
Every year, hundreds of authors trust the Louisville Book Festival with something incredibly personal—their dream. We know how much courage it takes to write a book. We know the early …
What do I Need to Bring to the LBF as an Author? (2023)
We are so glad you asked. We made a list to share with you to help make your two days at the festival as smooth and as worry-free as possible. …
Advice for New Book Festival Participants
While it may seem like a long time until November, the Louisville Book Festival will be here before we know it. If you’ve never participated in a book festival as …
Applying to a book festival: submission tips
It can be scary to think of sending your book to a book festival, but it is important to follow a dream where it may lead. There are some things …