Whether you are an established author or an aspiring one , there is plenty on offer for you this year at The London Book Fair in Author HQ , LBF 's home for writers and aspiring writers . There is a fantastic line-up of speakers , publishers , writers and agents at this year 's fair . Author HQ is one of the most popular features of the fair , with three days of seminars providing writers with the knowledge and tools they need to help them publish their work . A fantastic line-up of speakers — publishers , writers and agents — will share their secrets and expertise , and a series of fascinating seminars will cover topics such as the roles of publisher and literary agent , jacket design and the varied ways publishers and agents now discover new talent . Booksellers will give advice on how to sell your book , and journalists will talk about what they are looking for when deciding which books to cover . There will also be seminars on the allimportant topics of PR and marketing and , with social media giving authors the power to connect directly with their readers , the Successful Social Media Strategies seminar will look at ways authors can make the best of this powerful new opportunity . The London Book Fair , one of the most important events in the publishing calendar , takes place from April 14 to 16 at Olympia , West London . Entry to all Author HQ events is free with the purchase of a three-day LBF pass ( £35 if booked in advance ) . Seminars are first come , first served . Visit londonbookfair.co.uk/authors .
Author workshops is one of the most popular features of the fair . The three types of workshops will give writers knowledge and tools opportunities . The fair takes place from ages 14 to 16 at Olympia , West London .