From 21 May 2026, you’ll unlock:

• on-demand access to all talks and workshops

• an interactive workbook to help you focus your particular publishing goals

• Creative Self-Publishing eBook by Orna A Ross

• a guided workflow to help you work through your biggest self-publishing challenges

• a welcoming online community of ambitious indie authors

You’ll have a week to complete the workbook, then on 28 May 2026, you’ll join us live for:

• Expert Q&A session

• Direct answers to your publishing questions

• Guided networking and discussion

Replays of everything will be available afterwards, so you won’t miss a thing.

Past Indie Author Lab Events

Our SOLD OUT Indie Author Lab took place in London on March 11th

Introducing Indie Author Lab

in association with The London Book Fair

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, Indie Author Lab brings together indie authors, industry partners, and publishing professionals for a focused, practical day.

What You Can Expect on the Day

• Talks and workshops
• Intimate Q&A sessions with self-publishing experts
• Small-group mentoring
• Peer review
• Breakout exercises
• Networking
• Evening drinks, sponsored by Amazon KDP (at a separate location a short distance from Kensington Town Hall)

A Lab Designed Around Your Challenges

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.

When you arrive on March 11th, you’ll receive an interactive workbook and be brought through a process that engages personal reflection, networking, small-group mentoring, and expert-led discussion.

You’ll have direct access to the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) team, advisors, industry experts, and partner members, including Amazon KDP.

You’ll leave the day with your key problems addressed, a clear pathway forward, and practical next steps.

What’s Included with Your Ticket

• Interactive workbook and guided exercises
• A copy of Creative Self-Publishing, ALLi’s comprehensive guide to independent publishing
• An interactive workbook to help embed your learning
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Buffet lunch
• Invitation to our evening drinks celebration (sponsored by Amazon KDP)
• A digital access pass to our follow-up online event in May 2026

Featured Experts

Our featured experts include:

• Melissa Addey
• Sacha Black
• Adam Beswick
• Chelle Honiker (Publisher, Indie Author Magazine)
• Karen Inglis
• James Blatch
• Joanna Penn (The Creative Penn)
• Orna Ross
• Ethan Ellenberg (Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency)
• Jez Cajiao
• Dan Holloway
• Simon Patrick
• Abby Hope Patrick
• Debbie Young
• Dave Cohen
• Roz Morris
• James Blatch

Plus, representatives from:

• Amazon KDP
• Amazon Ads
• ProWritingAid
• BookVault
• IngramSpark

… and more.

Key Dates & Booking Information

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

📅 Save the date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

⏳ Ticket sales end: 1st March 2026

Please note: This is an independent ALLi event and is not covered by an LBF show ticket. If you’d like to purchase a discounted 3-day London Book Fair ticket, please email [email protected] with proof of your Indie Author Lab ticket purchase, and we’ll provide details on how to access the reduced rate.

Digital Access

For those who can't attend in person, ​digital access tickets are also now available​ for our digital event in May 2026.

ALLi Drinks Party with Amazon KDP

Wednesday, 11th March | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Windsor Castle, 114 Campden Hill Rd, London W8 7AR

We're very excited to be hosting the ALLi drinks party this year at a lovely new venue. The Windsor Castle Pub in Kensington was built in the 1820s – 1830s and saw many patrons pass through the doors including Dame Agatha Christie, who lived nearby, and English apologist writer, GK Chesterton.

Rumour also has it that the bones of philosopher and author Thomas Paine are buried in the cellar! So, plenty of literary inspiration to be discovered – along with great company, drinks and finger food at our annual member get-together, kindly sponsored by Amazon KDP.

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with Amazon representatives, fellow ALLi members, and indie authors from around the world.

All ALLi members, Indie Author Lab attendees, and friends of ALLi are welcome!