Organize Literary EventsLike a Professional
Complete platform for organizing book signings, author readings, and literary gatherings. Everything you need in one place.
Organizer Dashboard
Manage all your events
Perfect for Every Type of Event Professional
Whether you're an independent organizer or part of a larger organization, BookGather scales with your needs
Independent Organizers
Solo event professionals who want to specialize in literary events and build a sustainable business
Literary Agencies
Agencies looking to expand services by organizing events for their author clients
Publishing Houses
Publishers who want to organize events to promote their authors and new releases
Cultural Organizations
Arts councils, literary societies, and cultural centers organizing literary programming
Common Event Organization Challenges
BookGather eliminates the biggest pain points that event organizers face every day
Struggling to coordinate multiple stakeholders?
Our platform streamlines communication between authors, venues, and attendees with automated workflows and real-time updates
Having trouble marketing events effectively?
Reach the BookGather community plus integrated marketing tools for social media, email campaigns, and SEO optimization
Dealing with complex event logistics manually?
Event management tools handle ticketing, payments, scheduling, and attendee management in one place
Want to grow your event business?
Professional tools for event creation, venue booking, author invitations, and analytics to track performance
Professional Tools for Event Organizers
Everything you need to plan, promote, and profit from literary events
Multi-Event Dashboard
Manage multiple events simultaneously with comprehensive analytics, attendee tracking, and revenue reporting
Author Network Access
Connect with authors on the platform and invite them to collaborate on events or join your programming
Venue Partnership Tools
Browse venues on the platform or request new venues with integrated booking capabilities
Marketing Suite
Email campaigns, social media tools, and SEO-optimized event pages to promote your events
Revenue Tools
Ticketing, pricing options, and payment processing to monetize your events effectively
Event Creation Tools
Create professional events with flexible venue options, multi-author coordination, and automated workflows
Attendee Management
Registration, ticketing, check-in, follow-up campaigns, and detailed attendee analytics
Financial Management
Automated payments through Stripe, expense tracking, and financial reporting
Why Organizers Choose BookGather
A complete platform designed specifically for literary event professionals
All-in-One Platform
Manage every aspect of your literary events from a single dashboard - from author invitations to ticket sales
Simplified Coordination
Connect with authors and venues seamlessly. Send invitations, manage responses, and coordinate logistics in one place
Professional Tools
Access marketing templates, event pages, ticketing systems, and analytics to run events like a pro
Ready to Start Organizing Events?
Join the BookGather platform and access professional tools to organize successful literary events.
What you get when you join:
Pass fees to buyers = FREE for you • Free events = 100% FREE • Unlimited events
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to use BookGather as an organizer?
Our platform fee is just $1 + 2.5% per paid ticket, plus credit card processing (2.9% + $0.30). Pass these fees to your ticket buyers and it's completely FREE for you! Free events are always 100% free for everyone - no fees at all. No monthly subscriptions or upfront costs. Receive automatic payouts directly to your bank account via Stripe Connect.
Can I organize events at any venue or location?
Yes! You can browse venues on the platform, request new venues to be added, or organize events at locations marked as TBD. Our flexible system accommodates any event format or location type.
How do I invite authors to participate in my events?
Our author invitation system lets you browse and invite authors from the platform. You can send invitations, manage responses, and coordinate multi-author events seamlessly.
What marketing support do you provide?
Our marketing suite includes email campaigns, social media tools, SEO-optimized event pages, and built-in promotion to the BookGather community to help maximize event attendance.
How do payments and revenue work?
You set your event prices with our low $1 + 2.5% platform fee per ticket (pass to buyers = FREE for you!). Free events are 100% free. Payments are processed through Stripe with automatic payouts to your connected account. Authors who participate pay the same low fees.
Can I manage multiple events at once?
Absolutely! Our multi-event dashboard is designed for professional organizers who manage multiple simultaneous events. Track performance, coordinate logistics, and manage finances all in one place.