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Toronto, Canada

For the business of being an author

Toronto Indie Author
Conference returns.

April 16-18, 2027

Three days of practical learning and connection for independent authors, from first book to full-time career.

YWCA Toronto · 87 Elm Street

The countdown to TIAC 2027

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Until April 16, 2027 · Toronto time

Our 2027 sponsors

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The people behind the pages.

Starlit Publishing · Stark Reflections

01 / At a glance

TIAC 2027, in a few numbers.

Three days. A community of independent minds.

3

Days in Toronto

15+

Presenters

20+

Talks & workshops

500+

Lifetime attendees

4th

Edition

Presenter announcements are under way. Explore the lineup as more names are announced.

02 / About TIAC

For authors.
For the business of books.

The Toronto Indie Author Conference brings independent authors and publishing professionals together to learn, share practical experience and build connections.

Organized by Indie Authors Canada, TIAC focuses on the business of independent publishing, with Canadian context and a community that understands the work behind the books.

Learn. Connect. Build.

TIAC / 2027

The voices
behind
the pages.

Independent publishing. Shared experience.

03 / Presenters

Meet the presenters.

Hundreds of combined years in the industry. Over 500 books published collectively.

Learn from authors and publishing professionals who know the business of books. Bring your questions, discover fresh approaches and take practical ideas back to your own writing career.

The first 2027 presenters are announced

04 / Sponsors

Good stories have
great supporters.

Thank you to the organizations supporting TIAC 2027 and Canada’s independent author community.

Starlit Publishing website
Starlit Publishing
Stark Reflections website
Stark Reflections

FROM PAST CONFERENCES

What authors say about TIAC.

Learning, connection and a community of independent authors. Reflections from past Toronto Indie Author Conference attendees.

The selected presenters were very knowledgeable and relatable.

2024 Attendee

I’ll definitely be back next year!

2024 Attendee

I have been to this conference since the inaugural year, and one of the pleasures is seeing the same out of town people each time.

2026 Attendee

05 / The organization behind TIAC

Indie Authors
Canada.

A community beyond
the conference.

Indie Authors Canada is an Ontario not-for-profit supporting independent authors as they navigate the business of publishing.

Through TIAC, educational events and year-round community connections, IAC helps Canadian indie authors learn, connect and build sustainable publishing careers.