Minimum Practice Guidelines

Festivals are wonderful literary showcases which the public can enjoy live, online or both. Many authors seek to be involved in festivals to promote their work, contribute to the literary community and interact with readers. These events are also ways they can supplement their income, boost sales and raise their public profile.

This document outlines the ASA’s view on minimum practice guidelines when appearing at a festival. Following these guidelines and ASA recommended rates of pay will support authors and alleviate some of the concerns that arise from a lack of understanding or clarity from the beginning.

This document is available for download in PDF format.

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