Navigating the Publishing Maze
Survival Tips for Authors
presented by
IBPA Executive Director Angela Boles
Have you finished writing your book? Need advice on getting it published?
Interested in how to evaluate and compare self-publishing companies?
Whose advice can you trust?
Say hello to Angela Boles, Executive Director of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).
Angela Boles is Treasurer for the International Digital Publishing Forum, and member of the Board of Directors for the International Digital Publishing Forum. Her past leadership roles include Deputy Executive Director for the Book Industry Study Group, an organization setting the standards and research for the U.S. Publishing industry.
Do you have questions about publishing?
Angela's got answers!
- Find out about the emerging publishing trends to minimize out of pocket expenses and make the most money possible with a book.
- Discover the options of book editors, book shepherds, literary agents, public relations consultants to launch your book into the world.
- Why doing the research will help you make prudent and savvy business decisions
- Marketing plans: being realistic and ethical to promotes your image in the literary world community
- Using writing conferences, classes, and consultants that will provide you the best information, skills, and support possible
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is a not-for-profit membership organization serving and leading the indie publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success. With nearly 3,000 members, IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the U.S. Membership is available to everyone, including independent publishers self-published authors, and small and mid-sized publishers.
As an incentive for interested PSWG Members to expand their network, IPBA will provide $30 off an IPBA annual membership – both an initial membership and a renewal. IPBA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT CODE: PSWG
Also for PSWG Members, a 15% discount off registration to Publishing University in April 2015. http://www.publishinguniversity.org/. Discount Code: PubU2015-15
For more information about the Independent Book Publisher’s Association (IBPA), go to www.ibpa-online.org
Contact person for this meeting:
Ed Lopatin, VP, PSWG Programs
PROGRAMS.PSWG@GMAIL.COM
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