(PODCAST) The human genome is a sequence of billions of pieces of DNA, the biological database that makes us who we are. The DNA of independent publishers is equally complex and diverse. With over 3,000 members, the Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest publishing trade association in the U.S., helping independent publisher, self-published authors, …

(BLOG POST) By Marika Flatt — (This piece originally ran at www.sanfranciscobookreview.com.) Last month, the Independent Book Publishers Association held their Publishing University conference in the great city of Austin (where PR by the Book is based). We had the opportunity to hear Peter Hildick-Smith of the Codex Group talk about book data and how …

(BLOG POST) Publishing University 2015 attendee and sponsor Brian Feinblum of Media Connect wrote a great article about IBPA’s 2015 Publishing University Conference. You can read the full article at BookMarketingBuzzBlog. “I recently attended Publish University, a long-time annual event put on by Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), in Austin, Texas.  Some 280 people attended, seeking out …

(NEWS) by Jim Milliot — (This article was originally posted on Publishers Weekly.) “IBPA’s Publishing University 2015, held April 10-11 in Austin, attracted 280 independent publishers and self-published authors, a number that put the event at capacity. The event drew established indie houses looking to keep up with industry trends and newcomers hoping to learn …

(PRESS RELEASE) Selection of Austin for annual event reflects growing strength and influence of city’s literary community AUSTIN, Texas, 10/16/2014 — IBPA Publishing University 2015, the Independent Book Publishers Association’s annual educational and networking event for independent publishers and self-published authors, will be held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin on …

(BLOG POST) By John J. Berger, PhD — Disruptive Technology, the New Publishing Landscape, and What It All Means for Readers, Writers, and Society You don’t need an agent and publisher to publish your own book today. You also don’t need a pile of cash or …

(VIDEO) Dear Reader, The spirit of independent publishing was alive and well in San Francisco on March 21 & 22, 2014 for IBPA’s Publishing University. Our sincere thanks to all our attendees, speakers, and partners for sharing their time and positive energy. Publishing University was a shining example of how together we can help each …

(NEWS) This article originally published March 24, 2014 at PublishersWeekly.com. By Jim Milliot “The IBPA held its 26th Publishing University March 21-22 in San Francisco with about 30 sessions created to appeal to the association’s traditional independent publishers as well as the increasing numbers of members from the hybrid and self-publishing ranks. The growing influence …

(BLOG POST) By Jeniffer Thompson — Have you ever experienced that je ne sais quoi feeling that compels you to pick up a book, flip it over, and buy it? You know that feeling you get when you see a book from across the room and something draws you toward it? A feeling that makes …

(BLOG POST) By Nina Amir — Don’t miss Nina’s panel, Blogging: How to Build Author Brand and Find New Readers, during IBPA’s Publishing University on March 21-22, 2014 in San Francisco! Registration is open. I once heard Ellen Archer, president and publisher of Hyperion Books, say the advent of blogs provided publishers for the first …