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Dear <<First Name>>,
Welcome to Independent Publishing Now!, IBPA's monthly e-newsletter featuring the hottest news and information from IBPA and its members.
August has been action-packed for the IBPA team! Earlier this month, we sat down with IBPA's board of directors to work on advancements to IBPA's member types and benefits that will make this coming year an exciting time to be a part of IBPA. We also jetted off to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend the American Society of Assoiciation Executives' (ASAE's) Annual Conference and learn new way to provide even better service to IBPA members. Overall, August has been a month for putting into action our mission to lead and serve the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success! We're very happy to serve.
 The IBPA Staff from left to right: Paige Greco (Administrative Assistant), Joanne Kenny (Member Benefits Liaison), Angela Bole (CEO), Mimi Le (Project Manager), Terry Nathan (COO)
Of course, we weren't the only busy ones! IBPA members have been busy, too. Below you'll find this month's noteworthy member news. IBPA members can send notice of their accomplishments (TV appearances, special mentions, book signings, etc.) to Paige Greco at paige@ibpa-online.org. We look forward to featuring you in a future issue!
Sincerely,
Your IBPA Staff:
Angela Bole, Terry Nathan, Mimi Le, Joanne Kenny, and Paige Greco
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Co-owner and founder of TLC Graphics Tamara "Tami" Dever.
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After 25 years of guiding small publishers and authors through raw manuscript, editorial, design, and printing, TLC Graphics has finally published their own book — just for authors! My Publishing Journey is a guided journal that allows authors to record the moments that make every publishing journey special. Inside, the writer takes a tour through each stage of publishing while filling in the details of his or her own unique journey. Tamara Dever, co-owner and founder of TLC Graphics, reports that they "learned a lot about their clients by stepping into their shoes."
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Beverly Hills Concentration Camp author
Randi Maggid.
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Randi Maggid has been quite busy with her new book Beverly Hills Concentration Camp. Recent achievements for the title include finalist at the 2016 Indie Book Awards, runner up at the 2016 New York Book Festival and honorable mention at the 2016 Hollywood Book Festival. Beverly Hills Concentration Camp encourages people to heal themselves on levels deeper than they ever thought possible by tapping into their inner voice through creativity and faith, activating the power to change their situation. Randi will be signing copies of her book at Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California on August 22, 2016. More information can be found here.
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Award-winning author Kim English.
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A Home for Kayla by IBPA member Kim English recently won the Next Generation Indie Book Awards! The picture book is the journey of a rescue dog navigating life at the pound. English was inspired by one of her many rescue animals and even featured them on the book’s back cover. A Home for Kayla is another fabulous collaboration between Kim and illustrator Yis Vang. Yis has also illustrated the cover of Kim English’s YA novel Coriander Jones Saves the World, which won second place in the Royal Palm Literary Awards in 2014. It was also a Next Generation Indie Award Finalist.
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Top selling author Kathryn Kemp Guylay.
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Give It a Go, Eat a Rainbow (recently published by Healthy Solutions of Sun Valley) made it into the #1 Release in two categories on Amazon this past month! Author Kathryn Kemp Guylay credits IBPA's resources on marketing and publicity (notably webinars, IBPA Independent magazine and Publishing University conference) as giving her publishing platform the strategic advantage needed in today's crowded marketplace. "I have learned so much about how to create a launch plan and build momentum around a publication date from the many resources available through IBPA," says Kathryn. IBPA is thrilled to know we've been able to help Kathryn through her publishing journey. We also want to congratulate her on a successful book launch!
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Peter Beren of the Peter Beren Agency.
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The Peter Beren Agency is excited to report that audio rights to Anodea Judith, Ph.D.'s Eastern Body, Western Mind, a guide to the psychology of the Chakra System as a path to self-discovery has been sold to Tantor Media! The author, Anodea Judith, Ph.D., is one of the foremost experts in the Chakra System, a body of ancient Indian knowledge revolving around energy centers in the body in the West. This is wonderful news from The Peter Beren Agency, who helps authors, self-publishers, and independent publishers make the most out of their publishing opportunities. Congrats on the sale!
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The Global Golden Age for Independent Publishers Has Begun
By Daniel Berkowitz | August 10, 2016 | DBW
A number of years ago, I predicted the publishing and bookselling industries would follow a boutique model, with the large and small and little in between. Note: this also applies to other industries, in most part due to the digital age... more »
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Mastering Change in Book Publishing
By Ellen Harvey | August 3, 2016 | Book Business
Change has always been a constant in the publishing business, and of course change is a natural state in all of our lives. What’s different today is that change is occurring faster... more »
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10 Trends Driving The Future Of Authorship?
By Mark Coker | August 8, 2016 | Huffington Post
For writers, the future of book publishing offers opportunity and peril. Here are 10 trends shaping the future... more »
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For Indie Authors, Positioning Is Key
By Brooke Warner | August 1, 2016 | PW
We already know that more books than ever are being published these days. Figures for 2014 report more than 300,000 books traditionally published... more »
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American Literature Needs Indie Presses
By Nathan Scott McNamara | July 17, 2016 | Atlantic
For better or worse, writers and readers live in an age of the million-dollar book deal. The Big Five publishers (Penguin Random House, Hachette, Macmillan, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster) increasingly... more »
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Happenings
08/24/16-08/29/16 - Beijing International Book Fair – $25.00 Discount for IBPA Members - Considered the most important book fair in Asia. IBPA members can purchase single-title display space at the Foreword Reviews cooperative booth.
08/31/16 - Audiobook Marketing Tips & Tools - There is a revolution going on in audiobooks! Audiobook sales are up over 20% each of the past 2 years. Audible listening is up 38%. Smart phones, connected cars and the popularity of podcasts are all major factors in audiobook growth. Audiobook listening fits into the “sweet spot” of multi-tasking.
09/14/16 - Book Marketing with Internet Media: Power Strategies to Leverage Online Publicity and Grow Your Audience - If you’re frustrated with slow book sales and haven’t yet leveraged the many opportunities that exist for marketing online, this session could be a game-changer for you. In this content-rich presentation, Stephanie Chandler shares real-world examples and strategies for leveraging the power of video, blogs, book reviewers and more to build your audience and sell more books.
10/08/16 - Indie Author Day - During the Inaugural Indie Author Day on October 8, 2016, libraries from all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team.
10/19/16-10/23/16 - Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 - Boasting over 7,000 exhibitors and 275,000 visitors each year, the Frankfurt Book Fair (October 19-23, 2016 in Frankfurt, Germany) is the largest global marketplace for books, media, rights, and licenses worldwide. 2016 marks IBPA’s 31st year at the Fair and we couldn’t be prouder. Many of our members have achieved great success through IBPA’s support of their participation in the Frankfurt Book Fair.
11/05/16-11/06/16 - 805 Writers’ Conference on California’s Central Coast - A weekend filled with intense education on both the craft and business of writing. Focused sessions and workshops bring your writing to professional levels. Industry professionals update you on key elements of the business so that you are ready to succeed.
11/11/16-11/13/16 - La Jolla Writers Conference - Whether you are an aspiring author who has yet to put pen to paper, someone intent on writing a book to augment your business, a writer on the cusp of submitting to agents, or someone who wants to know more about the different and ever-evolving methods of publication, the La Jolla Writers Conference is the place for you.
11/13/16-11/15/16 - China Children’s Book Fair – $25.00 Discount for IBPA Members - The China Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) will host its third event at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, in cooperation with China’s official publishing authorities (General Administration of the Press and Publications, GAPP). IBPA members can purchase single-title display space with Foreword Reviews in Children’s Books USA.
11/16/16 - The Profitable Author: Revenue Streams to Grow Your Publishing Business for Authors, Speakers and Consultants - Because only a small percentage of authors earn a living from their books, most need to develop additional revenue streams. In this content-rich presentation, Stephanie Chandler shares real-world examples and strategies for adding lucrative revenue streams to your author/publisher business.
01/17/17-01/19/17 - Digital Book World (DBW) Conference - The folks at Digital Book World (DBW) revisited their program, assessing what worked and taking a hard look at what needed to change. While the final program is still coming together, they’d like to invite you to preview how DBW 2017 itself is evolving.
01/20/17-01/24/17 - ALA Mid-Winter Conference – $25 Off for IBPA Members - The ALA Midwinter is the first major library industry event of the new year and presents a strategic and timely opportunity for authors and publishers. This trade show attracts a focused group of over 8,000 buyers from across the United States looking to connect with new books and presenting a cost-effective chance to increase your sales.
02/16/17-02/20/17 - San Francisco Writers Conference - 100 presenters will share their expertise at the San Francisco Writers Conference. You will meet well-known authors, literary agents, editors, poets, publishers and book marketing experts.
04/03/17-04/06/17 - Bologna Children’s Book Fair – $25 Off for IBPA Members - The 53rd annual Bologna Children’s Book Fair hosts nearly 25,000 international professional trade reps and agents from 75 countries who scout for gems and do deals on a 20,000 square meter show floor.
04/07/17-04/08/17 - IBPA Publishing University 2017 - As always, IBPA’s Publishing University brings you information-packed seminars developed and lead by industry leaders. Join us in Portland, Oregon for experiential workshops, enlightening lectures, networking, and the always popular Ask the Experts.
05/31/17-06/04/17 - BookExpo/BookCon 2017 – Display Ops for IBPA Members - BEA is the premier event for North American publishing. BEA's primary function is to showcase these upcoming books in order to get them in front of those who want to buy and/or promote them: the thousands of booksellers who attend; libraries and school systems; foreign publishers; producers and other members of the media.
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IBPA Member Benefits
NetGalley - Through the NetGalley Book Review Program, IBPA members share galleys electronically and securely with 310,000 reviewers, media professionals, booksellers, librarians, bloggers, and other contacts.
Benjamin Franklin Book Awards - Benjamin Franklin Book Awards, which include over fifty categories recognizing excellence in both editorial and design, is regarded as one of the highest national honors in independent publishing. The first Call for Entries is now open! Is your book best in class?
Frankfurt Book Fair - Boasting over 7,000 exhibitors and 275,000 visitors each year, the Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest global marketplace for books, media, rights, and licenses worldwide. IBPA is able to support member titles at the Frankfurt Book Fair in a few different ways, but you have to sign up by August 31, 2016!
PartnerShip® - PartnerShip® saved IBPA members $91,158 in 2015. This is an average savings of close to $212 per member using this program. PartnerShip offers up to 31% on select FedEx® small package services and more!
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