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Editorial · Article | 04.01.25 How Can AI Help Developmental Editors?
by Erin Servais

Developmental editing is a complex task requiring creativity, strategy, people skills, and a...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 02.14.25 Understanding Global Book-Buying Trends and Reading Habits

The 2024 RISE Study on Consumer Behaviour, commissioned by the European and International...

Business Operations · Legal · Article | 12.03.24 AI and Publishing: Ethics and Opportunities
by Deb Vanasse

Perhaps no topic in publishing today is more contentious than the use of artificial...

Business Operations · Article | 08.02.24 Tangible Ways to Use AI in Publishing
by Alexa Schlosser

Martha Retallick, Author and Photographer, Western Sky Communications The only AI I...

Distribution · Article | 08.02.24 The Essential Role of Indie Bookstores
by Kathryn Sparks

Any bibliophile understands that the importance of independent bookstores goes beyond just the...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 08.02.24 Make a Book Trailer Using ChatGPT
by Ella Ritchie

If you own a Roomba, then you already know what it’s like to work with artificial...

Business Operations · Article | 06.03.24 The Intersection of Mental Health and Independent Publishing
by David Dahl

Earlier this year, I had the chance to speak with Vincent Atchity, CEO of Mental Health...

Editorial · Article | 06.03.24 Addressing Intersectionality in Publishing: Defying Systemic Biases
by Tamara Mayo

In the constantly evolving landscape of the publishing industry, the collective of stories that...

Design · Article | 06.03.24 A Road Map for Onboarding AI and Three Use Cases for Designers
by Torrey Sharp

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t coming. It’s here. Every day we hear of new...

Editorial · Article | 04.08.24 How BISAC Improvements Are Impacting Indigenous Publishing
by Wiley Barnes

Many independent publishers are aware of the importance of metadata and how it is used to...

Production · Article | 02.07.24 How AI Is Reshaping the Industry
by Alexa Schlosser

On September 27, 2023, Publishers Weekly held a virtual half-day event, “Artificial...

Legal · Article | 02.07.24 The Politics of Publishing: How to Successfully Navigate the Choppy Waters
by Alesha Brown

Book publishing can be inherently political, as it involves the dissemination of ideas,...

Legal · Article | 10.12.23 The Internet Archive Case and the Threat Big Tech Poses to the Publishing Industry
by Dr. Kurt Brackob

With the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and legal controversies brewing...

Business Operations · Article | 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...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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...

Production · Industry News · Article | 01.01.22 Broken Links: Supply Chain Challenges
by Deb Vanasse

PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- ...

Industry News · Article | 05.01.21 Killer Nashville Is Back
by Alexa Schlosser

PUBLISHED MAY/JUNE 2021 interview by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Pandemic Revolution: What Independent Publishers Should Consider Before Making Their Next Move

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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...

New and Better: Independent Publishers Adapt to COVID-19 with Resourcefulness and Ingenuity

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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 --...

Industry News · Article | 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 -- ...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 09.02.20 IBPA Roundtable: Pandemic Pivoting
by Alexa Schlosser

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 Compiled by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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 --...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 07.01.19 Publishing and the Planet
by Deb Vanasse

PUBLISHED JULY/AUGUST 2019 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 09.01.18 5 Reasons to Read Indie
by Antonio Simon

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 by Antonio Simon Jr., Entrepreneur & Attorney -- ...

Industry News · Article | 01.01.18 Industry Trends: Obstacles and Opportunities
by Deb Vanasse

PUBLISHED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Watch...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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)...

Director's Desk: Advocating Fairness with IBPA's Industry Standards Checklist for a Professionally Published Book

Industry News · Article | 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 - ...

Industry News · Article | 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 - ...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Editorial · Industry News · Article | 06.01.17 A New Chapter in African Writing
by Rosemary Laryea

PUBLISHED JUNE 2017 By Rosemary Laryea, Producer, "Culture Vultures" Rosemary...

Industry News · Article | 03.01.17 Sally Dedecker on BookExpo 2017
by Sally Dedecker

PUBLISHED MARCH 2017 by Sally Dedecker, Print & Digital Consultant Sally Dedecker With...

Industry News · Article | 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...

Industry News · Article | 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,...

Industry News · Article | 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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