Celebrate local creativity at our third annual Indie Author Book Festival, featuring over 30 talented writers, engaging workshops, book-themed activities, free giveaways, and a vibrant author alley. Discover new voices, connect with fellow book lovers, and enjoy the festivities—no registration required.

Workshops

Explore Room

11am – Do You Wanna Write a Novel?

12pm - Building Emotionally Charged Characters 

1pm - Self-Editing for Authors

Resilience Room

11am - The Author’s Blueprint: Turning Your Story into a Brand and a Business

12pm - Stealing from Shakespeare: Applying an Atelier Approach to the Writing Craft

1pm - Self-Publishing A-Z: the Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing Your Book and Getting it into Bookstores.

Readings

Create Room

11am - Amena Jamali, Ariel Slick, Becky Villareal, Cathey W. Law, Edgar Smith, Glendoria P. Boyd, Marcine M. Moore, Sean Fletcher

12pm - Hanani Owekha, Kay Goodnight, Kaylon Williams, Kimber Shelton, Lawanda Banks, Lezlee Liljenberg, Lori Z. Scott

1pm - Eric Hamilton, Michelle Miles, Nora Mohtadi, Phyllis Dunk, Richard J. Gonzales, Shawn M. Warner, SK Lessly, Tatiana Obey

Author Alley

Rebrary A & B

11am – 2pm | Meet and Greet with the Authors! Throughout the day, stop by authors’ tables to connect, ask your burning questions, and learn about their available books. Books will be available for purchase.

11am - 2pm | Visit at least 12 authors and you can pick out a free book.

Activities & Giveaways

Lobby

11am – 2pm | Book Folding: Transform an old book into a beautiful work of art in this simple craft.

11am – 2pm | Photo Wall: Snap a photo in front of a gorgeous book backdrop and cherish the memory!

11am – 2pm | Surveys & Giveaways: There will be signed book giveaways every hour. Check the board in the lobby to see if you’re a winner! Fill out a survey at the event to be entered to win a reader gift basket!

Thank you to the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library for their generous support of our programming.