The Power of IBPA Membership

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Supporting independent publishers through all phases
of their business growth and development,
IBPA turns publishing questions into useful answers.

IBPA is a not-for-profit trade association of independent publishers, founded in 1983, serving book publishers in the USA, Canada, and abroad. IBPA is governed by a volunteer board of directors, made up of publishers and industry professionals, who meet regularly to plan and implement the association’s goals and objectives.

Why Join? Over 3,500 independent publishers belong to IBPA and here's why…

• Members Save Money

With more than 40 money-saving benefits for members that include discounts on services covering every aspect of what you need to run and grow your publishing company, you can’t afford NOT to take advantage of the savings. And, we’re adding more all the time. Your membership fee will be returned many times over.

• Members Sell More Books

IBPA marketing programs include cooperative library and catalogue mailings to book buyers and reviewers, impressive exhibits at industry trade shows at home and abroad. IBPA represents your books to the trade, cost-effectively and comprehensively, with opportunities to advertise in the major trade magazines, IBPA’s Resource Directory, and in our trade show programs when you display your books in the IBPA booth.

• Members Learn the Publishing Business

For 25 years, IBPA’s annual Publishing University has taught publishers the nuts-and-bolts of the publishing industry with more than 80 seminars in a 3-day program. Publishing University Online extends the in-person university to the web and our regional universities take education on the road across the country. Learning from, and networking with your fellow publishers, gives you the education that only the IBPA community can provide.

• Members Have an Industry Advocate

Interceding and searching for solutions when our members have ongoing problems or concerns with vendors or other trading partners is just one of the many industry services IBPA offers its members. For over 25 years, as the voice of independent publishing, we have earned credibility and respect in the industry unequalled by any other group.

IBPA has one of the best benefits programs in the industry!

Education — Publishing University, online seminars, IBPA Independent publication
Marketing and Publicity — Programs directed at bookstores, libraries, book reviewers, international markets
Networking — Over 25 affiliates offer opportunities to benefit
Distribution — IBPA/IPG Trade Distribution Program and connections to major wholesalers
Recognition — Benjamin Franklin Award™ for excellence in publishing
Discounts — Receive thousands of dollars of savings as a IBPA member
Advocacy — For industry issues and concerns such as sales, returns, and distribution

IBPA members say:

"Perhaps the best advice I received early in this venture was a recommendation that I join IBPA. I did, and you have been the best source of information and instruction one could ask for. I wish you and all the staff, officers and volunteers, the best of success in the years ahead. The world needs independent publishers."
—Robert Bradner, Conversation Press, Inc., Winnetka, IL

"It doesn’t matter where you are, or what you write or publish, IBPA can assist you in reaching your goals, and more. We are proud, honored and grateful for the advantages, marketing opportunities, hope, and education our year-long IBPA membership has afforded us."
—Irene Singletary, Morgana Press, New Orleans, LA