Thanks for your interest in Lit Crawl San Francisco on Saturday, October 25th! 

Lit Crawl San Francisco is the world’s largest literary pub crawl, and features hundreds of authors and literary organization during its three hours of literary mayhem. Lit Crawl only accepts fully developed proposals for one-hour programs/sessions, not applications from individual authors. Litquake is committed to creating greater diversity in the literary world and promoting as wide a range of writers as possible. Accordingly, Litquake encourages submissions that feature authors from any and all backgrounds who have been historically overlooked by the literary world including (but not limited to) individuals who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodivergent, and everyone with a story to tell. We also love every and all genres, approaches, and schools of thought when it comes to storytelling and literary programming. Just wow us.

 Our criteria: 

• Are your authors free on Saturday, October 25th, from 5:00-9:00 pm?
• Is your organization local or in some way connected to the Bay Area? Or able to travel to San Francisco on October 25th?
• In 2025, we are especially interested in creating space for new voices. Past participation in Lit Crawl SF does not guarantee selection for the 2025 program. 
• This year, we are also particularly keen to present innovative formats that go beyond a roster of readings. Literary games, contests, draw/write-offs, performances, writing prompts, and programs inspired by and engaged with Lit Crawl's dynamic Mission District setting are all especially encouraged—think about programs that get the audience involved in different ways and that celebrate Lit Crawl's irreverent, rebellious spirit. 
• We're looking for proposals with a cohesive theme -- a connecting thread between readings that defines a specific literary experience you're curating for the audience. Examples from past Crawls include "Ode to Sad Girl Poetry,"  "Tales From the Edges of California," "Perverts Put Out: Read Smart Sex," and so on. Basically, something more specific than "Writers Group X Presents: Writers Reading Their Work."
• We strongly recommend making sure that all authors included in your proposal have already confirmed their availability for October 25th before submitting. 
• By submitting, prospective participants agree to work collaboratively with the Lit Crawl SF programming team if accepted.
• Looking for inspiration? Check out Lit Crawl Wellington's 2024 programs (found poems from your Notes app! bad diaries!) or Lit Crawl Austin's 2024 programs (game show! poetry crushes! banned book bash!) But don't stop there! Think outside the box (and off the page)—surprise us and our audiences!

More details: 

• Lit Crawl curator slots are limited to ONE hour.
• Lit Crawl is unable to feature book sales and signings.
• All participants' photos and bios will be listed online, if submitted by the deadline provided to accepted programs.

Thanks again for letting us know about your organization and its literary efforts!