Books By the Bay 2025 – Author Reader Applications

Books By the Bay invites authors to apply for a 15-minute reading slot at our March 29, 2025 festival in historic downtown Pensacola, FL. Hosted by the non-profit Emerald Coast Writers, this vibrant event celebrates literature with thousands of readers, authors, and industry professionals.

Selected authors will:

• Read: Present an excerpt from their latest book at Voices of Pensacola.

• Engage: Enjoy a complimentary one-hour book signing and sales session.

• Gain Exposure: Be featured in festival marketing and social media.

Readings will be 15 minutes in length and held within the Voices of Pensacola venue; a sound system will be provided. 

We welcome authors from all genres including Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoir, and more.

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• Deadline: December 15, 2025

• Apply below​

Selected authors will be notified by January 15, 2025.

(Readers perform gratis with no expectation of compensation beyond what is outlined above)

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Join us in inspiring readers and celebrating the joy of books!