The Wisconsin Book Festival focuses primarily on hosting events for recent publications. We host events in all genres.
We are now accepting proposals for our four-day Fall Celebration, which will take place October 23-26, 2025. The submission deadline is June 30, 2025.
You may email your proposal to bookfest@mplfoundation.org. Please include the following information:
- Author’s Name
- Book Title
- ISBN
- Publisher Name
- Publication Date of the book for which you are proposing an event
- Outline of the proposed event, including potential dates
- Any review/supporting materials that could aid in our decision-making
- A statement about availability for virtual or in-person events
- A confirmation that you have the equipment necessary to present remotely via video conference
FAQs
Q: What makes a strong author proposal?
A: While there is no magic formula to getting your proposal accepted, the most successful author applications:
- Have a direct tie to a book and a consideration of the audience
- Are timely
- Demonstrate familiarity with the festival and have an understanding of our events
Q: I’m a debut author and have never attended an event like this. Should I apply to be part of the Fall Celebration?
A: Absolutely! The festival is eager and proud to support authors at all stages of their writing career.
Q: What sets the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration apart from similar events?
A: Our events are free and open to the public. We don’t charge admission and don’t require pre-registration. We are approachable and support a representative community, with books and authors at the heart of everything we do!
Q: If I am not accepted as a Fall Celebration author, are there other ways to be part of the Wisconsin Book Festival?
A: Yes! We recommend attending our events and getting involved with the festival. Maybe you ...
- Are an expert on a subject and could serve as an interlocutor for an author and their book
- Have time, and could volunteer and help behind the scenes
- Are interested in becoming a Wisconsin Book Festival member
- Would like to follow us on social media to learn more about our programming and opportunities to engage
If you are interested in proposing a standalone Wisconsin Book Festival event outside of our four-day festival in the fall, you may email your proposal at any time to bookfest@mplfoundation.org.