Registration

 

What are the requirements for registering as a launching author for the event?

To qualify as a Launching Author at the Authors Book Launch and Expo, you must have published a book or must have the electronic version of your published book.

 

Is there a registration fee for launching authors? If yes, how much is it and what does it cover?

Yes, there is a registration fee to launch your book at ABLE. Please refer to the website: https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

 

How can I pay the registration fee, and are there any refund policies?

To pay the registration fees, please visit https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets

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Refund Policy

All purchases, deposits, and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. In case the event is postponed or rescheduled, all payments will be held as credit until the event occurs.

 

What is the deadline for registration, and can I register after the deadline has passed?

The deadline to register to launch your book is 5 weeks before the event date. We will not be accepting registrations after the deadline. Process and marketing promotions will start immediately right after the set deadline, and it will be hard for late registration to catch up with the schedules of activities and promotions once it has started. 

 

We will announce the deadline on our social media platforms and on our website.

 

Does the dinner ticket get you access to the expo?

The entry ticket and the gala ticket have different inclusions. Please check the ticket details and additional information by clicking this link: https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets, https://www.authorexpo.com.au/faq. 

 

Are there any specific qualifications or criteria my book needs to meet for the Author’s Book Launch and Expo?

It is a minimum requirement that your book has an ISBN and has already been published.

 

Can I participate in the event if my book still needs to be published?

You can participate as a launching author and soft-launch your book before its publication, as long as you already have the ISBN, final cover design and an e-copy of the approved copy for printing.

However, you will not be eligible for the ABLE Golden Book Awards nominations, Your book will be an entry to next year's nominations at no additional cost as part of the inclusions as a Launching Author.

The fees and inclusion criteria will remain the same as detailed on the website https://www.authorexpo.com.au/tickets
 

Will there be any virtual participation options available?

No. The Author’s Book Launch and Expo is a LIVE in-person event. It will not be live-streamed online. 

 

Where can we find the entry coupon code mentioned at the bottom of the ticket and the author's information?

The coupon codes are for special promos that will be announced on our social media accounts or via Newsletters. Please follow our pages and subscribe to our newsletter so you will be one of the first to avail the promo codes when they become available.

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Publish and Launch

 

How long will each launching author have on stage?

Each author will have a maximum of 10 minutes on stage to present their message and launch their book. 

 

What facilities and equipment will be provided to launch authors on stage?

ABLE is a professional speaking stage. Authors and speakers will be equipped with wireless lapels. Hand-held microphones are also available if authors wish to use them. There is also a lectern with a built-in microphone. 

 

Who will be attending the event (e.g., publishers, media, book buyers)?

You can expect publishers, authors, book buyers, sponsors and book lovers to be present in the audience. 

 

Will there be any publishers at the event?

ABLE is a publishing company, and it is a platform that helps authors get their work published and launched. 

 

Is it mandatory to submit a highlight video? If so, when should it be submitted?

It is mandatory to submit a recorded video of you answering a set of questions. This recorded video needs to be submitted via email for editing and compiling and will be aired on the big stage screen as part of your author highlight during the event. 

 

What should be included in the highlight video, and how long should it be?

The highlight video should be a minimum of 90 seconds but not more than 5 minutes long. The highlight video should include answers to all the questions that we will provide you. 

 

Where and how should I submit my highlight video?

You can email your recorded video via attachment or via a Google Drive link as soon as we have emailed you the questions and at least 4 weeks before the date of the event to give enough time for editing and revisions if needed.

 

Will the highlight video be used for promotional purposes?

The highlight video will be used at the event for your promotion and to highlight you as a great author. A copy of the highlight video will be given to you after the event. 

 

Can I receive assistance or guidelines for creating my highlight video?

Our team will guide you on how to best record your video for the best outcomes and per our requirements. There may be cases where we ask you to re-record your video if the picture quality and sound are not satisfactory.

 

Will there be any promotional materials provided to authors?

We will promote and market you on our social media platforms before and after the event. We will tag your social media accounts if you wish to. The winner’s badges will be emailed to you right after the event.

 

Can authors bring and distribute their promotional materials at the event?

Yes, launching authors can bring their promotional material, banners, books, and business flyers to promote and sell their products. 

 

How will the event be promoted, and how can authors contribute to the promotion?

The event will be promoted and advertised throughout the year on social media and in general advertisements. We can tag your social media accounts, and you can share them with your network for promotional purposes.

 

Will authors have the opportunity to sell their books at the event?

Yes, launching authors will have the opportunity to sell their books.