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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...

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...

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...

Business Operations · Article | 02.06.24 Creating Consistent and Repeatable Business Processes
by Tara R. Alemany

When I started Emerald Lake Books back in 2014, one of the first things I set about doing was...

Business Operations · Article | 12.13.23 The Crucial Role of Information Systems in Book Publishing
by María Jesús Aguilo

Whether you’re embarking on your journey to create market-ready books or already have an...

Business Operations · Marketing & Publicity · Article | 12.13.23 3 Innovators Looking to Transform Publishing
by Deb Vanasse

Whether it’s a debut author, a book with a fresh take on a familiar topic, or a trend...

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...

Production · Article | 08.04.23 How Accessibility Can Benefit Both Children and Publishers
by Richard Rieman

I’m proud to be on the IBPA DEI Committee and involved in the overall work IBPA is doing...

Business Operations · Legal · Marketing & Publicity · Article | 08.04.23 The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing Is Now
by Alesha Brown

Coming off of this year’s IBPA Publishing University, I can tell you artificial...

Business Operations · Article | 08.04.23 Generative AI and Publishing
by Deb Vanasse

Everyone is talking about ChatGPT and similar generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 06.06.23 Authors as Influencers
by Deb Vanasse

If publishers had magic wands, some would surely use them to transform every one of their...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 04.05.23 Unlocking the Future of Book Marketing with Artificial Intelligence
by Alesha Brown

Admittedly, I am not a quick adapter when it comes to trends. I am more on the conservative side...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 04.05.23 Building Reader Communities: The Marketing Advantage
by Deb Vanasse

Book marketing is a multifaceted venture, but at its core, it’s all about connecting with...

Marketing & Publicity · Article | 02.01.23 Little Toys, Big Ideas
by Alexa Schlosser

Justine Tiu is the co-founder of The Woobles and author of Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion,...

Business Operations · Article | 09.01.21 How I Used Shopify to Save My Publishing Company Over the Pandemic
by Crishna CD Murray

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 by Crishna CD Murray, Author & CEO of Twin Attic Publishing...

Business Operations · Article | 11.01.20 Four Consequences of Poor Book Royalty Management
by David Marlin

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 by David Marlin, Co-Founder, MetaComet Systems -- David...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 11.01.19 Technology Game Changers in Book Publishing
by Deb Vanasse

PUBLISHED NOV/DEC 2019 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...

Business Operations · Article | 09.01.19 Managing Your Book Sales Data: The Problem, the History, and Solutions
by David Marlin

PUBLISHED SEPT/OCT 2019 by David Marlin, Co-Founder, MetaComet Systems -- David...

Editorial · Article | 11.01.18 What Technology Can and Can't Do for the Editing Process
by Ebonye Gussine Wilkins

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 by Ebonye Gussine Wilkins, Founder, August Rose Press -- ...

Production · Industry News · Article | 11.01.18 Innovations in Publishing Technology and Book Manufacturing
by Matt Baehr

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 by Matt Baehr, Executive Director, Book Manufacturers'...

Design · Industry News · Article | 11.01.18 Is Augmented Print Right for Books?
by John Parsons

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 by John Parsons, Writer/Consultant at IntuIdeas -- John...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 11.01.18 Blockchain: What Publishers Need to Know
by Deb Vanasse

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine --...

Business Operations · Article | 05.01.18 Is Your Platform Safe?
by Chet Davis

PUBLISHED MAY/JUNE 2018 by Chet Davis, Technology Teacher and Speaker -- Chet...

Business Operations · Article | 12.01.17 Wattpad: Redefining Storytelling
by Alexa Schlosser

PUBLISHED DECEMBER 2017 by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent magazine...

Business Operations · Article | 11.01.17 INscribe Digital Believes Automation and Transparency Are Vital to Distribution
by Kelly Peterson

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2017 by Kelly Peterson, Director of Client Services, INscribe Digital...

Business Operations · Article | 11.01.17 Data Protection: A Cautionary Tale
by Geoff Habiger

PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2017 by Geoff Habiger, Senior Partner, Artemesia Publishing LLC -- ...

Business Operations · Article | 09.01.17 Workflow Solutions: Software to the Rescue
by Deb Vanasse

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2017 by Deb Vanasse, Reporter, IBPA Independent magazine -- Deb...

Business Operations · Article | 09.01.17 5 Simple Ways to Put BookScan Data to Work for You
by Allison Risbridger

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2017 by Allison Risbridger, Client Development Specialist, NPD Books...

Business Operations · Article | 09.01.17 AI and What it Means for Publishing
by Peter Brantley

PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2017 by Peter Brantley, Hypothes.is -- Peter Brantley Over the...

Business Operations · Industry News · Article | 06.01.17 Finding Real Creativity with Artificial Intelligence
by Alexa Schlosser

PUBLISHED JUNE 2017 by Alexa Schlosser, Managing Editor, IBPA Independent Alexa...

Business Operations · Article | 03.01.16 Five Essential Data Tools Every Publisher Can Afford
by Kristen McLean

Because you don’t have to be “big” to be “smart.” Running your...

Business Operations · Article | 01.08.16 Getting the Best from BookScan
by Linda Carlson

IBPA MEMBERS: Don't forget to check out your exclusive member benefit with Nielsen BookScan...

Distribution · Article | 12.29.14 An Aggregation/ Distribution Primer
by Carla King

Independent publishers, including self-publishers, have a lot of choices to make about uploading...

Business Operations · Article | 04.01.12 The Link Between Metadata and Sales
by Andre Breedt; David Walter

Perhaps more than any other industry the book trade is reliant on sharing product data in order...

Business Operations · Article | 12.31.11 DRM Decisions: Analyzing the Business Case / Why I Don’t Use DRM

When the phone rings in the IBPA offices, it’s often a call from a member who’s...

Business Operations · Article | 07.01.09 Royalty Software: Picks and Pans
by Linda Carlson

“Seriously ugly,” “cumbersome,” and “error-prone” are words...

Business Operations · Article | 02.01.09 Tools for Reaching Media, Booksellers, and More
by Linda Carlson

How do you find out exactly what writers and editors want, and keep your media and bookseller...

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