Northern Publishers' Fair
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When will meet next?
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Our networking format is back! Grab a book and a coffee...
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Saturday 27th Sep 2025
11am - 3:30pm
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"I am a resident of Manchester and now feel a pathway into publishing is possible." - Mr J. Acton, Literacy Mentor, Harrytown High School
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Where?
St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
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Who is the Northern Publishers' Fair for?
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For too long, the publishing industry has been London-centric. In 2019, Isabelle Kenyon set up the Northern Publishers' Fair at the fabulous venue of Manchester Central Library. Each Spring, independent and trade publishers from the North of England gather to sell books, network with the future generation of publishers, and meet writers and readers. With space for reading and coffee, the fair is the perfect place to grab a book that offers something different to mainstream bookshop offerings, and a fab place to get an idea of just what the North has to offer. We welcome families, students and readers to come be part of the fun. On alternating years, we operate a performance edition of the fair, inviting publishers to showcase their latest authors and their work! In 2024, we collaborated with Manchester Literature Festival to bring northern performers to a larger stage.
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Publishers (and agents!) attending our September 2025 fair:​
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Fly on the Wall Press
Manchester University Press
Spilt Ink Magazine
Confingo Publishing
Peepal Tree Press
Vertebrate (Adventure) Publishing
Carcanet
Stairwell Books
Saraband
Northodox
Flapjack Press
Dead Ink Books
Comma Press
Written Off Publishing
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Agents Emma Layfield (Children's Book North Agency) and Clare Coombes (Liverpool Literary Agency) will be on hand to chat to any aspiring/established authors with publication journey questions! Emma also happy to chat to any children's book illustrators.
