Canberra Press At The Sydney Writers' Festival
On home soil each May, we celebrate our authors at Australia's largest literary gathering, connecting writers with readers, booksellers and the nation's book community.
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On The World Stage With Canberra Press
The Sydney Writers' Festival is Australia's premier celebration of books and ideas, drawing tens of thousands of readers and the country's leading writers, publishers and booksellers. As a proudly Australian house, Canberra Press is right at home, championing local and international authors, showcasing award-winning cover design, and connecting our writers with the readers who matter most.
100K+
Festival Attendees
400+
Writers & Guests
50+
Canberra Press Titles Shown
100%
Author Rights Retained
Trusted by authors · Published across every major platform
What We Bring To Sydney Writers' Festival
Home-Ground Advantage
As an Australian publisher, we bring our authors to the heart of the national literary conversation.
Reader Meet-and-Greets
Our authors sign books and meet readers face-to-face across the festival precinct.
Bookseller Access
We connect our titles with independent booksellers and library buyers from across the country.
Cover Showcase
A live gallery of our latest best-selling covers, drawing crowds throughout the festival.
Covers We Showcased At Sydney Writers' Festival
A selection of the author covers our team proudly featured on the fair floor.
Moments From The Fair
A look at our booth, signings and showcases from the event floor.
Canberra Press Booth
Author Signing
Cover Showcase
Networking Lounge
Panel Stage
Award Moment
Authors We've Taken Global
What our authors say about reaching readers on the world stage.
“They treated my life story like royalty. The cover still makes me cry.”
Sofia Okafor
Memoirist
“Three rounds of concepts, zero pressure, a cover that out-designs the big five.”
Kwame Nash
Sci-Fi Author
“My pre-orders doubled the week I swapped to the Canberra Press cover.”
Rachel Bishop
Mystery Author
“Print files, eBook files, social mockups, all flawless and on time.”
Liam Frost
Fantasy Author
“The most painless publishing experience I've ever had. Truly author-first.”
Naomi Bloom
Romance Author
“Canberra Press's marketing team got me onto three best-seller lists in 60 days.”
Theo Vale
Thriller Author
Sydney Writers' Festival, Questions & Answers
Planning to attend or want your book featured? Here's what authors ask most.
As a home-grown house, we give your book a strong start with local readers, booksellers and media, then take it to the world through our global fair presence.
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