ReadFest 2025: Become 'The Next Big Story' with Libraro

Many of us have a story to tell, writing it is difficult enough. Being seen by the people who can publish your work and reach the people who matter - your readers – is the next challenge!

This session is a rallying call for new writer's. If you’re a writer with a story to tell, visibility matters. Understand how you can be seen, supported and successful in the publishing industry.

Chaired by Write On! Editor, storyteller and poet Madeleine F. White, this dynamic conversation brings together Arsim Shillova, CEO and founder of Libraro and publishing industry leader David Roche, Chair of Libraro and the London Book Fair. Together, they explore how ground-breaking Libraro technology is opening doors, across the publ

What is Libraro?

Libraro is a community-driven platform that democratises the literary world, empowering writers to share their stories securely, readers to influence what gets published, and industry professionals to discover tomorrow’s bestsellers.

Through crowd reading, they connect passionate storytellers with engaged readers and forward-thinking publishers, ensuring every story has the chance to find its perfect audience and reach its full potential.

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