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Business Operations · Editorial · Podcast | 10.31.24 How Independent Publishers Can Build Successful Working Relationships with Their Authors
by Kathryn Sparks

One of the most important relationships independent publishers have is with their authors, so...

Marketing & Publicity · Distribution · Podcast | 09.26.24 Direct-To-Consumer Book Sales Strategies
by Diane Windsor

One of the most effective methods for independent publishers and author publishers to sell books...

Distribution · Podcast | 08.29.24 Set Your Book Up for Success for the Library Market
by Becky Spratford

One of the most consequential topics among independent publishers is how they can get their...

Business Operations · Podcast | 07.25.24 Tips to Increase Revenue & Run Your Indie Publishing Business More Successfully
by Doug Seibold

Bookselling profit margins can be tight for independent publishers, but with some ingenuity,...

Business Operations · Podcast | 06.27.24 How Publishers Can Use Strategic Partnerships to Grow Book Sales
by Leah Hernandez

In a saturated book market where the Big 5 publishers carry a lot of weight, independent...

Distribution · Industry News · Podcast | 05.30.24 Solutions to Independent Publishers’ Challenges with Traditional Distribution
by Joe Biel

Distribution continues to be one of the most consequential pain points for independent...

Marketing & Publicity · Distribution · Podcast | 04.25.24 Learn from Holloway’s Clever Direct-to-Consumer Sales & Discoverability Techniques
by Andrew Savikas

Between traditionally published and self-published books, there are over 3 million books...

Distribution · Podcast | 03.28.24 Advice to Sell Your Books’ International Rights
by Dr. Kate Gale

There is a huge market for books outside the United States, so how can U.S. publishers break...

Business Operations · Podcast | 02.28.24 Tips to Level Up Your Independent Publishing Business
by Alesha Brown

No matter where you are in your publishing journey—whether you're just starting out or...

Business Operations · Industry News · Podcast | 01.25.24 Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2024
by Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

With a new year comes all kinds of new possibilities for publishers to thrive! IBPA’s...

Business Operations · Distribution · Podcast | 12.27.23 Important Lessons Learned from TOKYOPOP’s Incredible Resurgence of Success
by Marc Visnick

In the last few years, TOKYOPOP has had incredible success, leading Publishers Weekly to declare...

Business Operations · Podcast | 11.30.23 Solutions to Common Challenges that Independent Publishers Run Into
by Tamara Mayo

Independent publishers run into many of the same challenges with publishing, so the best way to...

Distribution · Podcast | 10.26.23 How Independent Publishers Can Land Distribution with Simon & Schuster
by Keith Parent

Many independent publishers feel a great divide between them and the Big 5 publishers. One of...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 09.28.23 Reach Readers Through LibraryReads’ Top 10 Books List
by Rebecca Vnuk

Independent publishers and author publishers are always seeking effective ways to promote their...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 08.31.23 Grab the Attention of Librarians through a Booklist Review
by George Kendall

Are you hoping to sell your books to libraries? If so, trade reviews are a...

Distribution · Podcast | 07.27.23 Learn How Distribution Sales Teams Sell Your Books to Amazon, Bookstores, and More
by David Dahl

Landing traditional distribution can be a major help in garnering exposure and sales for books...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 06.29.23 How Publishers Can Maximize An Author’s Brand & Avoid Book Marketing Burnout
by Jeniffer Thompson

Book marketing isn’t just about selling books, it’s about building a reputation and...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 05.25.23 How to Build Book Buzz with Social Media Influencers
by Emily Lyman

Social media can be an excellent tool for publishers to build brand awareness and garner...

Business Operations · Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 04.27.23 Tips to Sell Your Books to the Education Market
by Jane R. Wood

There are thousands and thousands of schools in the United States, so getting your books into...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 03.30.23 Understanding the Importance and Benefits of Trade Reviews
by Patti Thorn

Garnering a trade review can provide multiple benefits for a book, but how can you make the most...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 02.22.23 How To Maximize Your Success Working with a Book Publicist
by Olivia McCoy

Hiring a book publicist can lead to excellent exposure for your titles, but there are techniques...

Industry News · Podcast | 01.25.23 Independent Publishing's Biggest Challenges and Opportunities
by Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

2023 is upon us, so in this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),”...

Business Operations · Podcast | 12.29.22 Strategies for Indie Publishing Success in the New Year
by Tieshena Davis

Now that 2022 has come to a close, it’s a great time for independent publishers and author...

Business Operations · Podcast | 11.28.22 CEO Angela Bole’s Fond Farewell to IBPA
by Angela Bole

IBPA’s former CEO Angela Bole discusses the highlights of her time at IBPA, comments on some of...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 10.23.22 How Independent Publishers Can Turn Social Media Followers Into Book Buyers
by Matt Briel

Social media platforms can be a great way to build your independent publishing brand and garner...

Industry News · Podcast | 09.27.22 Enhancements & Drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
by Alessandra Torre

Artificial intelligence has created many helpful improvements such as improving discoverability...

Distribution · Podcast | 08.22.22 Tips for Selling Books to the Government, Education, and Healthcare Markets
by Karen Pavlicin

There are many considerations for independent publishers wanting to sell books in the...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 06.27.22 How to Optimize Your Books for Amazon & Run Successful Amazon Ads
by Chelsea Richards

If independent publishers and author publishers optimize their books properly for Amazon, it...

Distribution · Podcast | 05.24.22 Profitable & Creative Book Distribution Tips for Independent Publishers
by Rachel Noorda, Rachel Done

IBPA partnered with PubWest and Portland State University’s Graduate Program in Book Publishing...

Distribution · Podcast | 04.26.22 How to Persuade Bookstores to Carry Your Independently-Published Books
by Chloe Hovind, Paul Hanson

Village Books & Paper Dreams' Paul Hanson and Chloe Hovind share expert tips about how indie...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 03.29.22 Dependable Marketing Strategies and the Results Publishers Should Expect from Them
by Julie Broad

Book Launchers founder Julie Broad goes over some of the best book marketing tactics available...

Distribution · Podcast | 02.22.22 How to Get Libraries to Carry Your Books
by Mitchell Davis

How does an indie publisher get libraries to carry their books? Founder and former CEO at...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 01.25.22 BookTok, Bookstagram & BookTube – The Latest Sensations to Market Your Books
by Alexa Bigwarfe

Founder and CEO of Write|Publish|Sell Alexa Bigwarfe gives you the inside scoop on some of the...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 12.21.21 How Can Independent Publishers Get the Most Out of Amazon’s A+ Content?
by Ian Lamont

Amazon has a feature called A+ Content, which, can be a helpful tool for publishers. i30 Media...

Business Operations · Podcast | 11.22.21 Advice for Landing Film & TV Deals for Your Books
by Andreas John

Selling the film or TV rights to a book can be a lucrative endeavor, but how does an independent...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 10.26.21 Improve Your Direct-To-Consumer Book Sales with These Digital Marketing Tactics
by Jason Kutasi

Independent publisher Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream has had incredible success acquiring book sales...

Business Operations · Podcast | 09.28.21 How Independent Publishers Can Set Up Their Authors for Book Marketing Success
by Diane Windsor

If a book is going to be successful, it is imperative that authors take an active role in...

Distribution · Podcast | 08.24.21 IngramSpark: All Your Burning Questions Answered!
by Josh Floyd

Want to learn how to get the most out of IngramSpark, Ingram Content Group’s publish-on-demand...

Distribution · Podcast | 07.27.21 How to Get Your Books into Retail Stores
by Angela Engel

Independent publishers focus a great deal of time and energy trying to get their books sold in...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 06.22.21 Get the Scoop on Book Consumer Buying Habits for Helpful Marketing Insights
by Rachel Noorda

What encourages people to buy a book? How do people discover books? Knowing book consumer buying...

Marketing & Publicity · Podcast | 05.25.21 Expert Advice for Landing Media Opportunities to Market Your Books
by Fauzia Burke

Marketing books is one of the most important (and difficult!) tasks for publishers. Book...

Production · Podcast | 04.20.21 Should Independent Publishers Jump on the Audiobook Bandwagon?
by Michele Cobb

Should independent publishers make audiobooks an essential part of their business model? What...

Distribution · Podcast | 03.23.21 Tips for How Independent Publishers Can Land Traditional Distribution
by Richard Williams

Independent Publishers Group’s Vice President of Publisher Development Richard T. Williams...

Business Operations · Podcast | 02.23.21 How Independent Publishers Can Support DEI & Be Antiracist
by April Powers

SCBWI’s Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer April Powers discusses actions independent publishers...

Business Operations · Podcast | 01.27.21 The Controversy & Ethics of Hybrid Publishing, with Wonderwell CEO Maggie Langrick
by Maggie Langrick

What are some of the ethical conundrums that hybrid publishers fall victim to, and how can they...