Eligibility to participate is limited to published authors who own or rent a place in Collier County and reside in it for a minimum of three months annually. The author must have written and published or self-published (professionally edited) one (QUALIFYING) book within the last three years. Manuscripts and eBooks are not eligible for submission.
Based on the number of applications received, it may be necessary to limit participation. The FOL reserves the right to accept or refuse any applicant at its discretion.
Authors application and qualifying book submissions will be reviewed during the first week of September and all applicants will be informed of the status of their participation during the second week of September. All authors selected for participation may bring any book they have published regardless of the publication date, and will be given a table and two chairs to display and sell their books. Authors are responsible for selling their own books and creating their own displays.
Complete and submit the application between August 1 and 31, 2023. Applications will NOT be accepted PRIOR to or AFTER the above dates.
Friends of the Library of Collier County
Attn: Local Author Book Fair
650 Central Avenue
Naples, FL 34102
By submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions as stated above.
Questions about the application process should be emailed to localauthorfair@gmail.com