(PRESS RELEASE) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2016 Contact: Joanne Kenny IBPA Member Benefits Liaison 310-546-1818 (Manhattan Beach, CA) The definition of “book” continues to expand, and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) honors and encourages the field’s innovators with its unique digital book awards program: the Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards (BFDAs). The most recent …

(PODCAST) In this special Late Night Conversation podcast, IBPA Executive Director Angela Bole talks about the IBPA, camaraderie within the indie community, the importance of each diverse voice within the publishing world, and much more. CLICK FOR ACCESS

(PRESS RELEASE) Introducing a brand new IBPA member benefit! Today, IBPA is pleased to announce an innovative new member benefit: a cloud-based e-learning platform that integrates social media techniques — including chatting, posting comments, blogging, and sharing materials — with quality content vetted especially for IBPA members. We think you're going to like it! Over the next few days, all …

(NEWS) As announced on December 10, 2013, IBPA’s Board Nominating Committee has been busy reviewing applications for the IBPA Board of Directors. Over thirty (30) applications were received for six (6) available seats. After vetting all candidates, the Board Nominating Committee named the following director candidates to stand for election to two-year terms (2014-2016) on …

(PRESS RELEASE — Manhattan Beach, CA) New media offers indie publishers opportunities to reach a wider audience, says new IBPA chair Deltina Hay The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) named publisher, author, new media expert and IBPA board member Deltina Hay as its new board chair in an announcement made May 29 at the Benjamin …

By Tamara Dever, TLC Graphics A book’s cover and spine have a great deal to do with whether potential buyers investigate further.  A good cover design can be critical to your book’s sales success. This is true even for those not planning to sell in traditional bookstores. Every aspect of creating your book affects your …

Stephanie Chandler discusses ten reasons why authors should use Twitter to increase their followers and get more mileage from their blog posts. IBPA is pleased to welcome Stephanie Chandler as our guest blogger. Stephanie will be speaking at IBPA Publishing University 2013 in Chicago April 26-27 on Niche Know-How:  Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Reaching …

PRESS RELEASE (Manhattan Beach, CA) The Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards (BFDA) will honor achievement in electronic book publishing by individuals and organizations of all sizes, including publishers, developers, designers, manufacturers, institutions, and technology leaders. The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is proud to announce the launch of the new Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards for digital …