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Copper Book Fair
The Copper Book Fair is a one-day immersive gathering designed to spark ideas, forge real connections, and help aspiring authors step boldly into their publishing journey.
Friday | May 8, 2026 | 9am-5pm | Nashville, TN
Connect with a vibrant community of aspiring authors who understand the journey and believe in the power of bringing stories to life—together.
Gain practical guidance and insider insight from publishing experts who will help you turn your ideas into a clear, confident path forward.
Leave inspired by the stories, conversations, and possibilities that remind you why your voice matters and now is the time to use it.
May 8, 2026
Copper’s Book Fair is a one-day gathering featuring inspiring speakers, thoughtful sessions, and behind-the-scenes insights designed to support you at every stage of your author journey. Through meaningful conversations and intentional connections, you'll leave energized, informed, and more confident about bringing your book to life.
Nashville, TN
Find Your People
Community is everything when it comes to writing a book. At Copper’s Book Fair, you’ll find yourself surrounded by other authors and aspiring authors who are asking the same questions, facing the same fears, and daring to dream just as boldly. This is a space to be seen, encouraged, and connected—because the journey is lighter, clearer, and far more powerful when you don’t walk it alone.
Inspiration is the spark that turns intention into action. Through honest conversations, powerful stories, and moments of insight from those who have walked the path before, you’ll be reminded why your voice matters and what’s possible when you commit to it. You’ll leave not just inspired, but energized—with renewed clarity, confidence, and momentum to begin.
Limited TICKETS available
$497
Early Bird pricing of $379 ends soon
What kinds of sessions will be at Book Fair?
How to Choose the Right Publishing Path
Meet the Literary Agents
How to Build Your Author Platform
Author Spotlight Talks
PR for Your Book Launch
Insights from Top Editors
How to Get the Book Written
If you attend Book Fair, you’ll be able to
Find Your People
Connect with a community of aspiring authors who understand the courage it takes to begin. You'll form meaningful relationships, spark new collaborations, and realize you’re not alone in this journey.
Get Clarity & Direction
Learn from experienced voices who have navigated the publishing path before you. You’ll gain practical insight, fresh perspective, and a clearer sense of what steps come next.
Leave Inspired
Reconnect with your why and the story only you can tell. You’ll feel energized by ideas, conversations, and possibility. Most importantly, you’ll leave ready to move from dreaming about your book to actually writing it.
At Copper, we believe writing a book is a calling. We're here to help you do it.
Did you know that 81% of Americans want to write a book someday? Yet few do.
Get the support, connections & inspiration to publish.
FEaTURED SPEAKERS
JONATHAN MERRITT
VP & Editor at Simon & Schuster
Allison Trowbridge
Author, Founder & CEO of Copper Books
Rory & AJ Vaden
NYT Bestselling Authors & Co-founders of Brand Builders Group
Julie Solomon
Author, Entrepreneur & Podcast Host
Margaret Riley King
Literary Agent, WME
Tina Wells
Bestselling Author & Founder of Elevate
Marketing Expert
Amber Rae
Bestselling Author & Founder of Story House
Mary Marantz
Bestselling Author & Writing Coach
Dorena Williamson
Bestselling Children's Book Author
Tiffany Hardin
Founder of Gild Creative & Represent
Creator Marketing Expert
Jeff Shipley
Co-founder of TONIC Site Shop
Marketing Expert
Danielle Finck
Founder of Elle Communications PR NYT Bestseller Publicist
HEather Adams
Founder & CEO of Choice Communications
NYT Bestseller Publicist
Aryn Van Dyke
Founder of Van Dyke Marketing Co
Book Marketing Expert
KIRBEE MILLER
Author, Speaker & Nourisher
KirbY Allison
Founder of Kriby Allison PR
NYT Bestseller Publicist
AMI MCCONNELL
Ami McConnell Literary Agency
Co-founder of WriterFest
Vincent Phamvan
Founder & CEO of Vyten
Technology for Thought Leaders
A small room of literary agents, publishing veterans, marketing experts, and more.
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Writing is a Calling
ASPIRING AUTHORS
Most aspiring authors aren’t stuck because they lack ideas — they’re stuck because they’re overwhelmed, second-guessing themselves, or unsure where to begin. Writing a book can feel lonely and confusing, especially when you’re juggling a full life and quietly wondering if your story is “enough.”
The Copper Book Fair is designed to replace that uncertainty with clarity and connection. You’ll hear from authors and publishing guides who demystify the process, offer practical insight, and remind you that meaningful books are written by people who are willing to start. You’ll leave inspired, informed, and confident that your story belongs.
The power of the Copper Book Fair is in the room. Our speakers aren’t distant experts — they’re authors, editors, and leaders who have walked the path and are willing to tell the truth about what it takes to bring a book to life. They offer hard-won insight, real encouragement, and the kind of clarity you can’t get from Googling late at night.
Just as powerful is the community you’ll be part of for the day. When authors and aspiring authors gather, something shifts: ideas sharpen, courage grows, and self-doubt loosens its grip. You’ll connect with people who understand the dream, speak the same language, and may become collaborators, champions, and lifelong friends.
Your message will only impact others if you share it.