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, sponsored by Amazon KDP.

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)

Featured Experts

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
• Ethan Ellenberg (Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency)
• Jez Caio
• Simon Patrick
• Abby Hope Patrick
• Debbie Young
• Amazon KDP

… 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

⏳ Early-bird pricing ends: 14th February 2026

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 London Book Fair ticket alongside your Indie Author Lab ticket is available at checkout.

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