*Author Application Deadline:* *Friday, February 6, 2009*

Street, Providence 02903)

Intended to highlight and contextualize the growing trend of

self-publishing, this fair will showcase the diversity and range of Rhode

Island’s local authors who live and work among us. Held at the Central

Library, the fair will group authors by genre at shared tables. Authors will

display their work and informally discuss publishing trends, methods, and

the pleasure they take in writing. Visitors will have opportunities to

peruse new literature, purchase books, ask questions, and request

signatures. A small portion (10%) of book sales will be donated to

Providence Public Library to offset the cost of the fair.

Rhode Island authors who have self published a fiction or non-fiction novel

within the last three years are encouraged to apply by mailing or

hand-delivering a review copy of their most recent book along with reviews,

letters of reference, and publicity for that book. Applications must also

contain a cover letter, which includes the author’s contact information and

library card number. Review copies will not be returned. *Deadline: Friday,

February 6, 2009*.

Application address:

RI Self-Published Author Fair

c/o Lisa Miller, Program Coordinator

Providence Public Library

150 Empire Street

Providence, RI 02903

(drop-off applications may be left for Lisa Miller at the Central Library

Circulation desk).

*Please review the following guidelines and notes before you apply:*

*1.) Acceptance*

We are seeking a diverse selection of novels for the fair and reserve the

right to hand-select fair participants; space is limited. Those whose are

not selected may reapply next year.

*2.) Residency & Book Requirements*

Each author must be a Rhode Island resident and novels must be self-

published works of fiction or non- fiction published between January 2005

and January 2009. Textbooks, manuals, and poetry will not be accepted at

this time.

*3.) Deadline & Materials*

Novels must be submitted on time (no later than Friday, February 6, 5:00pm)

for review (via mail or drop-off), along with a cover letter, contact

information, library card number, publicity materials, and reviews/letters

of recommendation.

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*4.) Commitment*

By applying, you, the author, are committing to being present on the day of

the fair for the full duration, and agreeing to occupy a shared table, where

you will answer questions and sell your own books independently–no more

than 3 titles per author. You are also agreeing to bring your own materials

for display and selling (ex.: manual credit card slider, extra cash for

making change,

calculator, pens/pencils etc.). The library will not be responsible for book

sales or book sale materials. Prices will be set by you, the author, but all

authors agree to donate a portion of book sales to the Library (10%) to

offset the cost of the fair and for next year’s fair.

*5.) Transport/Setup*

You, the author (and/or your helpers) must be able to transport your

materials physically to and from the Library between 1:00 and 1:45pm on the

day of the fair, which is a Sunday afternoon; no advance drop-offs can be

accommodated. The fair will end at 4:00pm, giving you 1 full hour to break

down your displays before the Library closes at 5:00pm.

*6.) Parking*

Street parking is free on Sundays, but the Library cannot guarantee or hold

any parking spaces for participants. The fair has elevator access, but

participants will still need a wheeling cart, hand truck, and/or helpers to

transport materials to and from the fair area. The Library will provide a

table and chairs for participants but cannot provide moving or display

materials or setup assistance.

We look forward to reviewing you applications and inviting you to

participate in our first annual self-published author fair.