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Sign-Up Form [January]

Knights & Pages: Blades, Bonds & Ballads


A Discord book festival for readers who hoard TBRs like dragons hoard gold.

Join us Jan 23–26, 2026 (EST) for four days of fantasy-flavoured takeovers, games, readings, trailers, spicy lore drops, and giveaways. Authors and sponsors can host 1-hour live slots plus schedule evergreen content that stays visible the entire festival.

You May: Run a 60-minute takeover (chat, game, reading, Q&A, mini-workshop) and bring a small giveaway if you’d like.

Your Moment: Your scheduled posts remain visible all weekend—so your work keeps working while you sleep.

Your Perks: New readers, newsletter signups, sales momentum, and a place in a hype-heavy community.

 

Accepted hosts get a welcome email, private Discord planning chat, templates, and instant answers from our team.

Vendors/Sponsors: Please use our dedicated Vendors & Sponsors submissions page.

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Terms & Conditions

By submitting this form, I acknowledge the following:


- I will check my email (and junk/spam folder) for the acceptance email. This will contain next steps and important information regarding the event.

- I understand that all content is due no later than January 1st to allow adequate time for formatting, scheduling, and promotion.

- I may request a content template to complete myself, or alternatively, I can submit text only along with book images, and the event team will handle layout and formatting.

- If I would like the team to fully create and manage my slides, including setup, content formatting, interactive games, and other assets, I acknowledge there is a service fee. This fee helps cover advertising costs for the event and ensures my materials are professionally handled.


🔁 Returning Authors:

If you’ve joined us before, welcome back! You will be sent an updated template to work with, and you can reuse your previous content or create something new!


✨ New Authors – Welcome to the Kingdom!

If this is your first time joining us, we’re thrilled to have you! Please read the attached Author Guidelines which will be sent to you carefully – they include everything you need to know about your slides, event details, deadlines, and more.Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

To show that you have read this information, please select 'Other' as the acknowledgement below, typing Yes and your Author Name.


🎞️ Festival Slide Reminders:

Each author is allowed 10 slides for the January event. If you need help with ideas or aren't sure what to include, refer to the attached Author Guidelines.


📅 ALL CONTENT IS DUE BY JANUARY 1ST! You have a few options for submitting your slides:


- ✅ DIY: Request a template from us and design your own slides

- 🎁 Fully Managed Option: Want us to handle everything — setup, slide design, content, games, and more? This option includes an $50 service fee, which goes toward advertising and promotion of the event.

I acknowledge that once submitted, my content will be reviewed and I will be notified of any required edits or adjustments.


🚫 Cancellations & Dropouts

Life happens — but chaos has limits.

  • Minimum notice: 3 days before the festival begins.

  • Pulling out after the festival has started (especially after your song/ad has been paid for) will result in permanent removal from future events and the Discord server.

  • If music, visuals, or advertising have been paid for prior to your withdrawal, you’ll be invoiced for reimbursement and must settle within 7 days.

    • Failure to do so may result in legal action.

Please note — this festival does not require constant live participation. If an emergency arises, you can excuse yourself quietly; there’s no need to withdraw entirely.


Promotion & Engagement

  • Minimum three (3) promotional posts advertising the festival.

    • At least one post must tag the official Fables & Filth Facebook event or Instagram page.

  • You must join both the Facebook group chat and the Discord server for updates and coordination.

    • Leaving the Facebook chat = automatic removal from the festival.

  • Upon receiving this email, please reply within two weeks to confirm your attendance.

    • No response = not included in this round.


❗ I agree to read and follow the provided Author Guidelines, especially the section on slide content and formatting. I understand that:


No multiple reminders will be sent.


If my submission does not follow the guidelines, it will not be included in the final presentation.


✔️ I understand and agree to these terms and responsibilities. By not agreeing correctly to the above information, I understand that the hosts have the right to not include my slides, and are not required to provide me with feedback or warning. 

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