Talent Submission Form

Thank you for your interest in participating in BookCon 2027!

We're excited to build another great year of programming with you. Please note this form is for publishers, publicists, and individuals submitting authors and other creators & talent. Please note that we must receive a separate application for each guest you'd like to pitch.

If you are looking to submit panels and other live programming, please complete the form found here.

We are accepting submissions through October 20, 2026 at 5:00PM EST and, similarly to BookCon 2026, anticipating many more submissions than we can accommodate. Our goal is to create the best possible show for the fans who attend.

For any questions, please first contact [email protected].

Again, we appreciate your interest in BookCon!

The BookCon Content Team

Pen Name of Guest: Required

Legal Name of Guest:
(Only required if different from pen name)

Name of Person Completing this Application: Required

Email Address of Person Completing this Application: Required

Please share pronouns to use when referring to Guest: - Select all that apply

She/Her

He/Him

They/Them

Prefer not to disclose

Pronouns not listed here

If pronouns not listed above, please include here:

Short Bio of Guest: Required
(80 words or less, please. For authors, please include their "Best Known Title". Please indicate here if you are submitting as a potential moderator.)

Please note the following seven queries pertain to authors only and answers to these queries are required for all submitted authors. If this application pertains to another type of Guest (publishing professional, audiobook narrator, and/or moderator, etc.), please bypass the below queries.

Publisher (if applicable):

Imprint Name (if applicable):

Name of Primary Publicist at Imprint:
(Will receive important communications regarding this submission and author)

Email of Primary Publicist at Imprint:
(Will receive important communications regarding this submission and author)

Title of Primary Book Being Promoted at Show:
(Required)

Primary Genre of Book Being Promoted at Show:
(Required; please pick the most relevant and applicable)

If genre not listed above, please include here.

Secondary Genre of Book Being Promoted at Show:
(Required; please only pick the most relevant and applicable)

If genre not listed above, please include here.

Debut?

Please note the remaining queries are applicable to all Guests, if you choose to answer.

The following three questions have been included in this application to help us better identify opportunities for creating experiences that are inclusive and accessible for everyone. Your responses are confidential and will be used to enrich the content of the programs that we offer. Participation in these questions are voluntary.

Which of the following must accurately describes Guest's race/ethnicity: - Select all that apply
(If you choose to answer, please select all that apply)

Asian or Pacific Islander

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White or Caucasian

Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx

Black or African American

Native American or Indigenous

A race/ethnicity not listed

If race/ethnicity not listed above, please include here.

Which of the following most accurately describes Guest's gender identity: - Select all that apply
(If you choose to answer, please select all that apply)

Cisgender

Non-binary

Man

Transgender

Woman

A gender identity not listed here

If gender identity is not listed above, please include here:

Which of the following must accurately describes Guest's sexual orientation: - Select all that apply

Asexual or Aromantic

Bisexual

Lesbian or gay

Pansexual

Queer

Straight/heterosexual

A sexual orientation not listed here

If sexual orientation is not listed above, please include here:

Will author need a ramp or lift assistance if there are stage risers? Required

ReedPop's mission is to create fun, welcoming, awesome events where fans of all kinds can come together and celebrate in an environment where EVERYONE is safe and accepted. Like everyone else at the show, ReedPop's event speakers are subject to our harassment policy not only as fans, but also during event presentations. Per the policy, this includes the prohibition of offensive verbal comments in relation to, but not limited to, race, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age and appearance. If you feel your personal beliefs will prevent you from adhering to our policy, do not submit an application.

The information provided above will be used by ReedPop to evaluate your application, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Below, please click I agree to confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the Attendee Terms and Conditions and ReedPop's Safety, Security, and Wellness policies.

I have read and agree to the Attendee and Ticket Terms and Conditions. Required