Introducing Indie Author Lab in association with The London Book Fair: a brand new, in-person event for indie authors during London Book Fair 2026.

Indie Author Lab is not a conference but an immersive workshop-cum-mentoring event.

Held in the Small Hall at Kensington Town Hall as a special independent author event in association with the London Book Fair, this event brings together indie authors, industry partners, and publishing professionals for:

• Talks & workshops
• Intimate Q&A sessions with Self-Publishing Experts
• Small-group mentoring
• Peer Review
• Breakout Exercises
• Networking
• Evening drinks, sponsored by Amazon (location TBC)

After you register, you'll be asked to submit a form about your current challenges when it comes to writing, publishing and selling your books.

For the lab on March 11th, you'll receive an interactive workbook and be brought through a process that will engage personal reflection, networking, small-group mentoring and expert-led discussion.

You'll have direct access to Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) team, other advisors, and partner members, including Amazon KDP.

You'll leave the day with solutions to your key problems solved and with a clear pathway forward and precise next steps.

Plus: Copy of Creative Self-Publishing ALLi's comprehensive guide to independent publishing for authors and a Publishing Workbook to embed your learning.

Complimentary tea & coffee, a buffet lunch, and invitation to our evening drinks celebration are included.

Our featured experts include:

• Melissa Addey
• Sacha Black
• Chelle Honiker (Publisher: Indie Author Magazine)
• Karen Inglis
• Thad McIlroy (The Future of Publishing)
• Joanna Penn (The Creative Penn)
• Orna Ross
• Debbie Young …. and more.

So, line up your current self-publishing challenges and begin planning your travel. This event adds a much-needed indie author layer to the London Book Fair week.

Save the date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

ALLi Members – check your member emails for a special discount!

(Please note: this is an independent ALLi event and is not covered by an LBF show ticket. An option to purchase a discounted 3-day ticket for LBF alongside your Indie Author Lab ticket is available at the checkout).

Have questions? Reach out to us via [email protected]