Booking a Festival One-to-One
Booking a One-to-One at the Festival:
How do I book a One-to-One session at the Festival?
One-to-Ones are included in All-Access tickets. An All-Access day ticket (Saturday or Sunday) will include one 15-minute session while an All-Access weekend ticket will include two sessions.
Please stay tuned for more information on One-to-Ones opening for booking. Bookings will close at 10am (BST) on May 18th 2026. Please note, once you have chosen your One-to-One(s), your choice is final. One-to-One sessions are first-come, first-served.
How many sessions can I book, and on which days?
It depends on your ticket type. All-Access weekend ticketholders are entitled to two 15-minute sessions: one on Saturday and one on Sunday. All-Access day tickets include one 15-minute session only.
It is not possible to book two sessions for one day, even with an All-Access weekend ticket. It is also not possible to add additional sessions onto a ticket of any kind; please see our year-round online
Agent One-to-One service if you are looking for extra feedback.
My One-to-One slot is during a workshop I'd like to attend. Is that okay?
Yes, we fully expect people to be in and out of workshops throughout the weekend. As long as you're being respectful and courteous to fellow workshop attendees, it's absolutely fine to leave the room to attend a One-to-One (or for any other reason!) If you expect you'll need to step out of a workshop, we would appreciate you sitting close to the workshop door if possible in order to minimise disruption.
Which One-to-One sessions should I book?
The agents and book doctors participating in the One-to-One feedback sessions have been selected to provide coverage of a wide range of genres, including children’s fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction. Sessions are first-come, first-served, so we encourage you to book early and read the full bios of available participants closely before booking, as all session selections are final. Remember that these sessions are for feedback rather than pitching, so don’t worry about finding the perfect fit; if an agent or book doctor has experience handling your genre, they should be able to provide you with some helpful advice.
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