Future events
Byte The Book Virtual Agent Tables (September 2025) Sponsored by HW Fisher
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
It’s notoriously hard for authors to meet agents so for the past few years we’ve been running Agent Tables. Lots of authors have found agents and some have secured publishing deals, others have got useful advice that the…
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Future Folios: How Can Authors, Publishers and Literary Estates channel AI for good? Sponsored by HW Fisher
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Join us for this panel discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the literary world. As AI continues to reshape the creative landscape, this event will bring together industry experts to discu…
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Harnessing PR to promote Yourself and your Book with Truda Spruyt
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Creating publicity for your book can be a great way to get your book seen and noticed, but how do you actually do it? Do you need a PR specialist or are there things you can do yourself? How do you get clear on the angle…
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Author Mindset Surgery with Kelly Weekes – October 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Are you feeling a bit stuck? Are your confidence levels dwindling? Does your inner critic keep telling you you can’t do this? That you’re not cut out to be a writer? Do you find yourself out of motivation for your writin…
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How to Create a Marketing Plan for your Book with Kelly Weekes
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
You’ve written your book, you probably know how you’re going to publish it so now it’s time to think about how you are going to let people know it exists so that it can reach its readers. In short, you need a marketing p…
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Byte The Book Live at the Century Club (November 2025)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Join us and a panel of experts to learn about publishing and make valuable connections in the industry. Our in-person event at the Century Club on 18th November as we listen to a panel of experts explore a new topic. Thi…
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Byte The Book Virtual Agent Tables (November 2025) Sponsored by HW Fisher
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
It’s notoriously hard for authors to meet agents, so for the past few years we’ve been running Agent Tables. Lots of authors have found agents, and some have secured publishing deals, others have got useful advice that t…
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Marketing Surgery with Kelly Weekes – December 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Are you feeling overwhelmed or a bit stuck when it comes to marketing your book and building an audience? If so this is a fantastic opportunity to get some quick feedback and guidance from Kelly Weekes. Whether you’re l…
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Byte The Book at London Book Fair 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Join us and a panel of experts to learn about publishing and make valuable connections in the industry. Our event at London Book Fair on 12th March 2026 as we listen to a panel of experts explore a new topic. Attendees w…
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Read reports and view photos from past Byte The Book events.
Report: Making Your Way: How Can Authors Navigate Events and Festivals?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Justin Spray Byte The Book’s opening event of 2019 tackled the topic of events and festivals, and how authors can best navigate the live scene in order to boost sale…
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Report: How Can We Access Finance to Enable Innovative Creative Projects?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Craig Simmonds Marylebone’s Home House played host to Byte The Book’s November pitching event, which brought together five industry professionals to muse, Dragon’s De…
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Report: Valued Voices – How Much is Your Writing Worth? Sponsored by ALCS
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Craig Simmonds The illustrious surroundings of Portman Square’s Home House played host to Byte The Book’s September event, which asked the timely question “How Much I…
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Report: Byte The Book at Google – New Writing: What Opportunities Are There for Authors on Today’s Platforms?
Words by Rebekah Lattin-Rawstrone, photos by Craig Simmonds In a seaside inspired room with beach huts, oversized deck chairs, a panel on swivel chairs, and drinks and nibbles provided by Google, July…
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Report: Trusted Advisors: Who Do Authors Need to Publish Professionally?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Craig Simmonds. Launching a writing career can be baffling and overwhelming, and so at June’s Byte the Book, a panel from all corners of the industry met to discuss w…
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Report: Publishing Standards – What’s the Nature of Tomorrow’s Publisher? Sponsored by Frankfurt Book Fair
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Craig Simmonds. May’s Byte The Book asked one very big question: what is the nature of tomorrow’s publisher? Tasked with providing the answers were chair Nicholas Cle…
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Report: Prize Business: What’s the Impact on the Publishing Industry?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Craig Simmonds. Book prizes went under the spotlight at Byte the Book’s third April event, which brought together Dr Tim Parnell of the Goldsmiths Prize, author and c…
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Report: Publishers Go Prospecting: Finding Hidden Treasure In Your Content
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Katrina Hopewell. Returning to its former home at Soho’s prestigious Club at the Ivy, Byte The Book welcomed a varied panel of industry experts for the first of its A…
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Report: Breaking In: How Do You Build A Successful Publishing House?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Annie Poe At Byte The Book’s March event, sponsored by Clays, Bluebird Consulting’s Heather O’Connell chaired a spirited discussion on the ins and outs of building a…
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Report: Buzz Words: How Can You Build A Community Around Your Content?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Annie Poe Back in the impressive surroundings of the House Of St Barnabus chapel, February’s Byte The Book explored how creators in the publishing industry can go abo…
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Report: New Voices: How Can We Support Diversity in Writing, Publishing and Reading in the UK?
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Annie Poe The opening Byte the Book event of 2018 dealt with arguably the most pressing topic in publishing today – diversity. In the stately surroundings of the Hous…
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Report: How are Independent Publishers Shaking up the Book Industry? Sponsored by the Publishers Association
Words by Chris Russell, photos by Katrina Hopewell The final Byte event of 2017 was a lively discussion on the topic of independent publishers, and the ways in which they are shaking up the book indus…
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