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06.06.23
An Update on IBPA’s DEI Work
by Ashley Marie Mireles
During April’s meeting of members, I was tasked with giving the membership an update on...
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02.01.23
Thoughts on Navigating Four Big Industry Changes
by Annette Hobbs Magier
As I think about where we’re at in publishing today, the first thing that comes to mind is...
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01.01.22
Broken Links: Supply Chain Challenges
by Deb Vanasse
PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...
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05.01.21
Killer Nashville Is Back
by Alexa Schlosser
PUBLISHED MAY/JUNE 2021 interview by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent magazine...
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03.01.21
Understanding COVID-19’s Impact on Book Publishing
by Thad McIlroy
PUBLISHED MARCH/APRIL 2021 by Cliff Guren, Thad McIlroy, and Steve Sieck -- A new report finds...
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01.01.21
Pandemic Revolution: What Independent Publishers Should Consider Before Making Their Next Move
by Peter Arthur-Smith
PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRAURY 2021 by Peter A. Arthur-Smith, Founding Principal, Leadership...
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01.01.21
Board Members Memo: How My Hometown Library Adapted
by Robert Broder
PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 interview by Robert Broder, Editor & Founder, Ripple Grove Press...
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11.01.20
IBPA Advocacy Committee’s Summary of Ongoing Copyright-Related Cases
by MJ Courchesne
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 by MJ Courchesne, Founder & President, Gryphon Publishing...
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11.01.20
New and Better: Independent Publishers Adapt to COVID-19 with Resourcefulness and Ingenuity
by Deb Vanasse
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...
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11.01.20
An Update From IBPA’s DEI Task Force
by Karen Pavlicin
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 by Karen Pavlicin, Publisher, Elva Resa Publishing -- Karen...
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11.01.20
I Started a Publishing Company During a Global Pandemic
by Michele McAvoy
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 by Michele McAvoy, Publisher, Blue Bronco Books and The Little...
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09.02.20
Board Members Memo: Baking to Make Things Better
by Kathy Strahs
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 by Kathy Strahs, Founder, Burnt Cheese Press -- Kathy...
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09.02.20
IBPA Roundtable: Pandemic Pivoting
by Alexa Schlosser
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 Compiled by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent...
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09.02.20
BIPOC Representation in Book Publishing
by Jalissa Corrie
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 An interview with Jalissa Corrie of Lee & Low Books and...
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07.02.20
Director’s Desk: Publishing in the ‘New Normal’
by Angela Bole
PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2020 by Angela Bole, CEO, Independent Book Publishers Association -- ...
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07.01.20
Pandemic Publishing: Looking for a Better Future During COVID-19
by Deb Vanasse
PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2020 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...
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07.01.20
Board Members Memo: What You Publish Next Is Important
by Maggie Langrick
PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2020 by Maggie Langrick, Founder and Publisher, LifeTree Media -- ...
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07.01.20
It’s Time for Indies to Shine
by Jeniffer Thompson
PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2020 by Jeniffer Thompson, Founder and President, Monkey C Media -- ...
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07.01.20
3 Ways My Company Adapted Around COVID-19
by Maria Dismondy
PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2020 by Maria Dismondy, Founder, Cardinal Rule Press -- Maria...
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05.01.20
IBPA Roundtable: How Has the COVID-19 Global Crisis Affected Publishing?
by Alexa Schlosser
PUBLISHED MAY/JUNE 2020 Compiled by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent magazine...
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05.01.20
Board Member's Memo: Weathering the Storm of a Global Crisis
by Robin Cutler
PUBLISHED MAY/JUNE 2020 by Robin Cutler, Director, IngramSpark -- Robin Cutler Authors &...
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05.01.20
Does Diversity Matter During a Pandemic?
by Jason Low
PUBLISHED MAY/JUNE 2020 by Jason Low, Publisher/Co-owner, Lee & Low Books -- Jason Low Lee &...
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07.01.19
Publishing and the Planet
by Deb Vanasse
PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2019 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...
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03.02.19
Director's Desk: Understanding IBPA's Position on Controlled Digital Lending (CDL)
by Angela Bole
PUBLISHED MARCH/APRIL 2019 by Angela Bole, CEO, Independent Book Publishers Association -- ...
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09.01.18
5 Reasons to Read Indie
by Antonio Simon
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 by Antonio Simon Jr., Entrepreneur & Attorney -- Antonio...
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01.01.18
Industry Trends: Obstacles and Opportunities
by Deb Vanasse
PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Watch...
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01.01.18
Tracking the Wins: Looking Back on 10 Years of Independent Publishing
by Brooke Warner
PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 by Brooke Warner, Publisher, She Writes Press -- Brooke...
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08.01.17
The Impact of the Main Street Writers Movement
by Jon Wilson,Michael Ferro
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2017 Interview with Jon Wilson (Publisher) and Michael A. Ferro (Author) - ...
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07.02.17
Director's Desk: Advocating Fairness with IBPA's Industry Standards Checklist for a Professionally Published Book
by Angela Bole
PUBLISHED JULY 2017 by Angela Bole, CEO, Independent Book Publishers Association - Angela...
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06.02.17
Director's Desk: Reactions to Amazon’s Policy Change
by Angela Bole
PUBLISHED JUNE 2017 by Angela Bole, CEO, Independent Book Publishers Association - Angela...
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06.01.17
The National Book Foundation's Lisa Lucas on Publishing
by Alexa Schlosser
PUBLISHED JUNE 2017 Interviewed by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent An...
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06.01.17
A New Chapter in African Writing
by Rosemary Laryea
PUBLISHED JUNE 2017 By Rosemary Laryea, Producer, "Culture Vultures" Rosemary Laryea Newly...
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03.01.17
Sally Dedecker on BookExpo 2017
by Sally Dedecker
PUBLISHED MARCH 2017 by Sally Dedecker, Print & Digital Consultant Sally Dedecker With...
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01.31.17
Engaging Our Children for a Better Future
by Keith Garton
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2017 by Keith Garton, Founder, Red Chair Press Keith Garton A child who...
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12.02.14
Avoiding Scams and Myths
by Helen Sedwick
Wherever money is to be made, scammers are scheming to take it from you. They promise income,...
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01.31.99
PMA's Commitment to Free Speech: First Amendment Highlights from the Past Year
by Lloyd Jassin
"Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..."...
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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...
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08.04.23
6 Successful Audiobook Collaborations
by Alexa Schlosser
How long have you been an independent publisher? Katherine Peragine (KP): We have been an...
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