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Launch Your
Book at the
2026 Festival
Are you planning to publish a book this year? The Book Launch Programme offers a platform to present new work through a dedicated spotlight event, open to festival-goers and the public, during the Festival from 21–25 October 2026.
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Submissions are open across all genres—fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose, novels, satire, and more—from both emerging and established writers in English or Indonesian.
The format of your event is up to you: speeches, a conversation, a reading—it’s your vision!
The program benefits include:
The format of your event is up to you: speeches, a conversation, a reading—it’s your vision!
The program benefits include:
2026 Book Launch Programme
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Launch Essentials
We will ensure all technical and hospitality essentials are in place for your launch.
- A basic PA system and technical set-up (*)
- A volunteer MC for introductions or moderation, upon request
- Non-alcoholic welcome drinks and canapés for up to 50 guests
- A volunteer venue liaison to assist with guest management
- Book sales facilitated through the Festival Bookshop (*)
- Professional photographic documentation of the event
(*) For more details, see Things to Keep in Mind
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Pre-Festival Marketing
We put your book launch in the spotlight with strong, audience-focused promotion.
- Promotion across Instagram, Facebook, and X
- Event listing on the Festival website for broad visibility
- Inclusion in the printed Programme Book with of 3,000 copies
- Promotion via WhatsApp broadcast channels
Hospitality
We ensure you are part of the Festival magic throughout, with a 4-Day Festival Pass, exclusive invitations, and much more.
- One Speaker’s Pass granting access to the main Programme of the 2026 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
- One invitation to the exclusive Festival Cocktail Party with writers and publishers
- One invitation to the grand opening gala
- One Festival merchandise bundle, including tote bag and T-shirt
- Unlimited access to the exclusive Festival Green Room
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This was undoubtedly a very memorable moment for me. Besides introducing my work to a wider audience, I also had the opportunity to network and meet many new acquaintances, further enhancing my knowledge of many things.
Emte, Indonesian Writer and Artist
Things to
Keep in Mind
When preparing your submission for our Book Launch Programme, keep a few things in mind. Below is your A–Z guide for your submission.
Submission Guidelines
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What I find enjoyable about the Festival is that I get to meet fellow writers. Writers rarely have the opportunity to connect with each other, but at a festival like this, I get the chance to know them better, network, and meet very attentive readers.
Dee Lestari, Celebrated Indonesian Fiction Writer
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Please fill out the form below by Friday, 22 May 2026.
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