Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success.
Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry.
We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association, the largest book publishing association in the U.S. serving independent publishers and author publishers. IBPA’s vision is a world where every independent publisher has the tools and knowledge needed to professionally engage in all aspects of the publishing industry.
Your host is IBPA Member Liaison Christopher Locke.
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Advice to Sell Your Books’ International Rights
March 26, 2024 19:27 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThere is a huge market for books outside the United States, so how can U.S. publishers break into the international market, and how do publishers know which markets are a good fit for their titles? Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Red Hen Press Dr. Kate Gale joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share details about how her publishing company succeeded with international sales, as well as the challenges and opportunities publishers face based on the city where they set up thei...
Tips to Level Up Your Independent Publishing Business
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBNo matter where you are in your publishing journey—whether you're just starting out or you’ve been publishing books for decades—you're always hoping to level up your business.Fruition Publishing Concierge Services Founder and CEO Alesha Brown joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advice about the best artificial intelligence (AI) publishing technology and the ones to avoid; paying author royalties; whether it’s worth hiring someone to do your social media; and much more!...
Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2024
January 25, 2024 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWith a new year comes all kinds of new possibilities for publishers to thrive! IBPA’s mission is to set up independent publishers and author publishers for publishing success, so CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the major issues that publishers are sure to face in 2024, and ways that publishers can overcome them. She discusses distribution challenges; creative ways that publishers can find funding; solutions to market access obstacles; diff...
Important Lessons Learned from TOKYOPOP’s Incredible Resurgence of Success
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn the last few years, TOKYOPOP has had incredible success, leading Publishers Weekly to declare them one of the fastest growing independent publishers of 2023. It’s always helpful for indie publishers to learn from each other, so TOKYOPOP’s COO and Publisher Marc Visnick joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the achievements and challenges they’ve had since the company began in 1997, including how they were able to bounce back so successfully after some difficulties i...
Solutions to Common Challenges that Independent Publishers Run Into
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIndependent publishers run into many of the same challenges with publishing, so the best way to figure out how to overcome those challenges is to learn from other publishers’ achievements and missteps. Taevo Publishing Founder and CEO Tamara Mayo joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the best methods she’s learned about how to work with her authors; how to solve accounting issues; how to find funding; how to balance running a publishing business while also maintaining ...
How Independent Publishers Can Land Distribution with Simon & Schuster
October 25, 2023 21:05 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMany independent publishers feel a great divide between them and the Big 5 publishers. One of the biggest issues is access to various sales markets, such as bookstores, retail stores, and more. The good news is that there are new ways that these major publishers and indies can work together to the betterment of both. One such way is through distribution. It can be quite difficult for independent publishers to land traditional distribution, but some indie publishers have found a path through...
Reach Readers Through LibraryReads’ Top 10 Books List
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIndependent publishers and author publishers are always seeking effective ways to promote their books, and one great way to do so is through LibraryReads. The Executive Director, Rebecca Vnuk, joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to explain how LibraryReads creates a widely read list of must-read, new books based on library staff recommendations and how indie publishers can get their books on that list. Rebecca also used to be a librarian, so she shares tips about how publishers...
Grab the Attention of Librarians through a "Booklist" Review
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAre you hoping to sell your books to libraries? If so, trade reviews are a vital component to enticing libraries to buy your books, and librarians especially value Booklistreviews—the official trade publication of the American Library Association. So IBPA invited Booklist Editor and Publisher George Kendall as a guest on “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss how publishers can land a Booklist review; how they can best leverage their review; and much more. PARTICIPANTS Geor...
Learn How Distribution Sales Teams Sell Your Books to Amazon, Bookstores, and More
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBLanding traditional distribution can be a major help in garnering exposure and sales for books in important markets such as Amazon, Kindle, bookstores, retail stores, and more. National Accounts Manager in Sales at Publishers Group West and Ingram Publisher Services David Dahl joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to explain the behind the scenes of how distribution sales teams promote books to these lucrative markets, and gives tips for how independent publishers can set their b...
How Publishers Can Maximize An Author’s Brand & Avoid Book Marketing Burnout
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBBook marketing isn’t just about selling books, it’s about building a reputation and an audience of loyal readers. An author may be focused on their writing so much that they don’t quite know what their brand is, but that’s where a publisher comes in. Publishers can, and should, help their authors pinpoint a professional and memorable author brand in order to engage fans and sell books. On this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” personal branding expert and internet marke...
How to Build Book Buzz with Social Media Influencers
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSocial media can be an excellent tool for publishers to build brand awareness and garner exposure for their books, but it’s also complicated to properly navigate. One advantageous social media tactic is to hire an influencer, but how do you go about hiring the right one for your books? What types of campaigns work the best? What are some challenges to hiring an influencer and how do you overcome them? CEO & Founder of Branch & Bramble Emily Lyman joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IB...
Tips to Sell Your Books to the Education Market
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThere are thousands and thousands of schools in the United States, so getting your books into the education market can be quite lucrative and rewarding, knowing that you’re inspiring the next generation of readers. So what is the process of getting your books into schools? What kinds of books are marketable to schools? How do you set up school author visits? Author, educator, and speaker Jane Wood joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to answer these questions and many more! PAR...
Understanding the Importance and Benefits of Trade Reviews
March 30, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBGarnering a trade review can provide multiple benefits for a book, but how can you make the most out of the reviews you receive? Should you get a paid trade review? Is there anything positive you can get out of a negative review? BlueInk Review Co-Founder Patti Thorn will answer these questions and many more on this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)!” PARTICIPANTS Patti Thorn is co-founder of BlueInk Review, a book review service that has provided nearly 10,000 reviews ...
How to Maximize Your Success Working with a Book Publicist
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBHiring a book publicist can lead to excellent exposure for your titles, but there are techniques that independent publishers and author publishers can do to best maximize that experience and things that they can do that will actually hinder that experience. Smith Publicity Book Publicist and Marketing Associate Olivia McCoy is joining us today to share tips from her many years in the industry to ensure publishers have a beneficial experience during this process. PARTICIPANTS Olivia McCoyco...
Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2023
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB2023 is upon us, so in this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” IBPA CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet looks back at the hot button issues that hit the publishing industry in 2022 and how they affected (and will continue to affect) indie publishers. Andrea also shares advice about what publishers can do to prepare for the major issues they’ll be facing in the new year, including Amazon changes, inflation woes, and more. Plus, she explains how IBPA plans to help independent publishe...
Strategies for Indie Publishing Success in the New Year
December 29, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBNow that 2022 has come to a close, it’s a great time for independent publishers and author publishers to look back on the past year to analyze what worked and didn’t work for their businesses so that they can make informed decisions about how to set themselves up for a more successful year in 2023. Joining us on the podcast today is founding publisher of Publish Your Gift Tieshena Davis to share her expertise on how to maximize the potential of your business, including integrating a SWOT ana...
CEO Angela Bole’s Fond Farewell to IBPA
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIBPA’s CEO Angela Bole is moving on to a new opportunity after Nov. 30, 2022 as the CEO of Firebrand Technologies. So Angela joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the highlights of her time at IBPA; comment on some of the biggest challenges facing independent publishers right now, including working with Amazon and trying to land traditional distribution; and share tips about how to successfully run a company. Also, host Christopher Locke extends a heartfelt thank you t...
How Independent Publishers Can Turn Social Media Followers Into Book Buyers
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBSocial media platforms can be a great way to build your independent publishing brand and garner exposure for your books, but how do you turn all those followers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and so on into lifelong fans of your books? Also, which are the most effective platforms for indie publishers to use? Lulu’s VP of Marketing Matt Briel visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share tips about how independent publishers can get the most out of social media, as well as advi...
Enhancements & Drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBArtificial intelligence has created many helpful improvements to book publishing, such as improving discoverability of books and finding copyediting errors in manuscripts, and there are many more to come as technology advances, but is there also a downside to some of these advancements? For example, will these advancements cost people jobs? Authors A.I. and BingeBooks co-founder and CEO Alessandra Torre joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss these issues, as well as som...
Tips for Selling Books to the Government, Education, and Healthcare Markets
August 24, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThere are many considerations for independent publishers wanting to sell books in the government, education, and healthcare markets. How is selling into these markets different from the retail trade? How do you get started? What are some reasons independent publishers may or may not want to pursue these markets? What are some tips for doing this well? IBPA Board Chair Karen Pavlicin, publisher of Elva Resa Publishing and owner of Military Family Books, shares tips and insights from her 25+ y...
How to Optimize Your Books for Amazon & Run Successful Amazon Ads
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIf independent publishers and author publishers optimize their books properly for Amazon, it could lead to excellent sales, but likewise, if they don’t, it could hurt a book’s chances of succeeding. Also, advertising on Amazon can be a powerful tool, but it can be a complicated process. Don’t fret, on this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” we invited Greenleaf Book Group’s Marketing Manager Chelsea Richards to share her expertise with Amazon optimization and ads! PARTI...
Profitable & Creative Book Distribution Tips for Independent Publishers
May 26, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIBPA is always looking for ways to set up independent publishers and author publishers for success, so we partnered with PubWest and Portland State University’s Graduate Program in Book Publishing to research five key issues facing publishing distribution today. Portland State University’s Director of Book Publishing and Assistant Professor in English Dr. Rachel Noorda and Rachel Done, who is one of the talented students who worked on this project and a freelance publishing professional, vis...
How to Persuade Bookstores to Carry Your Independently-Published Books
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIt’s a major goal of many independent publishers and author publishers to get their books carried in a bookstore, but as many have found, it can be a difficult market to break into. “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” invites Village Books & Paper Dreams Co-Owner and Steward Paul Hanson and Publishing Coordinator Chloe Hovind to share expert tips about how indie publishers can get bookstores to stock their books, and the reasoning behind why it’s so difficult to get their books carri...
Dependable Marketing Strategies and the Results Publishers Should Expect from Them
March 31, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMarketing books can be overwhelming and discouraging, and to make matters more difficult, there are a lot of dependable strategies out there that wield excellent exposure for books but that does not necessarily mean that they lead directly to book sales. Book Launchers Founder Julie Broad joins us on “Inside Independent Publishing” today to go over some of the best book marketing tactics available and to explain the results publishers can expect from those tactics. PARTICIPANTS Julie Broad...
How to Get Libraries to Carry Your Books
February 24, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe U.S. has thousands of libraries, so if an independent publisher can get their books carried in the library market, it can be great exposure for their books and a lucrative endeavor. But, how does an indie publisher get libraries to carry their books? On this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” we invited Founder and Former CEO at BiblioLabs and Senior Manager of the BiblioLabs Division at LYRASIS Mitchell Davis to share tips for how independent publishers and author p...
BookTok, Bookstagram & BookTube – The Latest Sensations to Market Your Books
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBSocial media provides independent publishers with many incredible opportunities to promote their books, but it feels like new platforms pop up every day, which can make it overwhelming to figure out which platforms are the best. Today, Founder and CEO of Write|Publish|Sell Alexa Bigwarfe joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to give you the inside scoop on some of the most buzzworthy options available, including BookTok, Bookstagram, and BookTube! PARTICIPANTS Alexa Bigwarfe is...
How Can Independent Publishers Get the Most Out of Amazon’s A+ Content?
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOne of the topics that independent publishers and author publishers always ask IBPA about is Amazon. Amazon is a juggernaut in the publishing industry and publishers want to know how to succeed in that marketplace. Amazon has a feature called A+ Content, which, if used properly, can be a helpful tool for publishers. So Amazon expert and i30 Media Corporation founder Ian Lamont visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advantageous tips. Ian also gives updates on other Amazo...
Advice for Landing Film & TV Deals for Your Books
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSelling the film or TV rights to a book can be a lucrative endeavor, but how does an independent publisher or author publisher sell their film and TV rights? Will Dreamly Arts Publisher Andreas John visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share expertise from his own experience selling the TV rights to a book series by one of this authors. Andreas shares tips about how to land a deal; how to attach the right people for the project; and more! PARTICIPANTS Over 25 years ago, An...
Improve Your Direct-To-Consumer Book Sales with These Digital Marketing Tactics
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIndependent publisher Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream has had incredible success acquiring book sales through digital marketing, so founder Jason Kutasi visits “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share some of their most effective strategies. Jason shares which platforms have been most profitable to advertise on; why his indie publishing company rarely conducts promotions on Amazon; and much more! PARTICIPANTS Jason Kutasi is the CEO of Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream – a children’s book publishe...
How Independent Publishers Can Set Up Their Authors for Book Marketing Success
September 30, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMany authors would prefer to just write books and leave the marketing to someone else, but if a book is going to be successful, it is imperative that authors take an active role in marketing their books. Since a lot of authors feel uncomfortable with this, it’s helpful if independent publishers work with their authors as partners on this issue. On this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” founder of independent publisher Motina Books Diane Windsor shares tips about how ind...
IngramSpark: All Your Burning Questions Answered!
August 26, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWant to learn how to get the most out of IngramSpark (Ingram Content Group’s publish-on-demand platform)? IBPA invited IngramSpark’s Business Development Manager Josh Floyd to "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" to answer some of the most common questions publishers have about the popular platform, such as: When posting books onto the platform, should publishers make their books returnable or non-returnable? How does IngramSpark give publishers access to bookstores and libraries? Get...
How to Get Your Books into Retail Stores
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBA lot of independent publishers and author publishers focus a great deal of time and energy trying to get their books sold in bookstores, but there are many other places to sell books that could be a perfect fit for various target audiences. In this episode of "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)," publisher and founder of The Collective Book Studio Angela Engel discusses the success she's achieved getting her authors’ books into the retail market. PARTICIPANTS When Angela Engel laun...
Get the Scoop on Book Consumer Buying Habits for Helpful Marketing Insights
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat encourages people to buy a book? How do people discover books? Knowing book consumer buying habits can be a huge help in creating successful book marketing campaigns, so IBPA co-sponsored a research project to get an advantageous look at the answers to these questions and more! Portland State University Director of Publishing Dr. Rachel Noorda co-authored the report, so she visits the podcast to give independent publishers and author publishers all the details. PARTICIPANTS Dr. Rachel...
Expert Advice for Landing Media Opportunities to Market Your Books, with Founder and President of FSB Associates Fauzia Burke
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBMarketing books is one of the most important (and difficult!) tasks for independent publishers and author publishers, so IBPA invited book publicity expert FSB Associates Founder and President Fauzia Burke on the podcast to share expert advice about how to land media opportunities to sell books, including television interviews, podcast interviews, and print/online articles! PARTICIPANTS Fauzia Burke, author of Online Marketing for Busy Authors, is the founder and president of FSB Associ...
Should Independent Publishers Jump on the Audiobook Bandwagon?
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThere is a lot of buzz about how booming the audiobook market is, so should independent publishers make audiobooks an essential part of their business model? What types of books have a better chance succeeding as audiobooks? What are helpful tips to market audiobooks? Audiobook industry expert, Michele Cobb (Partner at Forté Business Consulting and Executive Director for the Audio Publishers Association) gives advantageous insight to answer these questions and more! PARTICIPANTS Michele...
Tips for How Independent Publishers Can Land Traditional Distribution, with IPG’s Richard T. Williams
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLanding traditional distribution can be one of the most difficult things for independent publishers and author publishers to achieve, so Independent Publishers Group’s Vice President of Publisher Development Richard T. Williams shares invaluable advice about how indie publishers can increase their chances of being accepted, explains reasons why they would be rejected, and much more. If you’re interested in landing traditional distribution, you don’t want to miss this episode! PARTICIPANTS ...
How Independent Publishers Can Support DEI & Be Antiracist, with SCBWI’s Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer April Powers
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSCBWI’s Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer April Powers joins host Christopher Locke for a candid conversation about actions independent publishers can take to bring about real change for marginalized communities, and actions that are unhelpful. Plus, what does April have to say about people who complain that companies shouldn’t get “political” by supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and antiracism? Also, what can independent publishers learn from the American Dirt controversy? P...
The Controversy & Ethics of Hybrid Publishing, with Wonderwell CEO Maggie Langrick
January 28, 2021 16:55 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat are some of the ethical conundrums that hybrid publishers fall victim to, and how can they overcome them? Why do some publishers think it’s controversial for hybrid publishers to be considered publishers? Hybrid publisher Wonderwell CEO Maggie Langrick shares her expert insight on these issues; why she loves hybrid publishing, and more. PARTICIPANTS Maggie Langrick is the founder and publisher of Wonderwell, a hybrid publisher of nonfiction books that help, heal and inspire. Since the...
Get Ready for the 2021 Season of "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)"!
January 22, 2021 19:45 - 59 seconds - 925 KBA new season of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” starts Thursday, January 28! In this short intro, find out what new host IBPA Member Liaison Christopher Locke has in store for upcoming episodes of the podcast. Will this new season make you the most successful independent publisher the world has ever known? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Check out the YouTube video version of this intro here: New episodes are posted the last Thursday of every month everywhere you download ...
Host-Guesting: An interview with independent publisher Peter Goodman of Stone Bridge Press
December 10, 2020 08:05 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBTopics Covered For Peter Goodman's final episode as host, new host Christopher Locke asks Peter about his experience as an editor and publisher. From working in Japan and the UK for ten years to running his own publishing company for over thirty years, Peter has seen a lot of technologies and trends come and go. But some things are still fundamental, and among them is the motto Peter learned in Japan: "Let's have publishing fun!" Christopher Locke will be reintroducing Inside Independent P...
Virtual Frankfurt and Licensing Update, with MaryJo ("MJ") Courchesne of Gryphon Publishing Consulting
November 12, 2020 08:05 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Frankfurt Book Fair was a completely virtual event this year. Licensing and permissions expert MaryJo ("MJ") Courchesne of Gryphon Publishing Consulting reports on her experience, and also discusses the CASE Act, fair use, and piracy. Topics Covered Frankfurt Book Fair roundup, physical vs. virtual When to start prepping for next year's Frankfurt Do you need a rights and permissions manager? How is the rights business these days? Update on the CASE Act, a small-claims court for set...
Improving your Amazon performance by tweaking your “relevancy score,” with guest Penny Sansevieri of Author Marketing Experts
October 29, 2020 07:05 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBEvery book has to earn its place in Amazon’s discoverability queue. Does yours? Penny Sansevieri of Author Marketing Experts tells you how to optimize your book’s visibility and relevance using keywords, your author page, and more. Topics Covered • Amazon, a force for good or for evil? • How to make Amazon work for your book • Remember, at its heart, Amazon is just a giant search engine • Why you should avoid long preorders • Amazon advertising and keywords: keywords strings vs. single wor...
What’s new and what’s changed? How the pandemic has transformed publishing, with Angela Bole of IBPA.
October 15, 2020 07:05 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBTopics include how the publishing world has changed the explosion of virtual events a hybrid approach to trade shows Pub-U online! a new focus on diversity indie publishers: adventurers and innovators why interns need to get paid better the emergence of bookshop.org how long can brick and mortar bookstores hold on? difficulties faced by publishers without distribution are author publishers still blocked by traditional media gatekeepers? the continuing importance of long lead time...
Publishing: Looking backward, looking forward, with Robin Cutler of IngramSpark
October 01, 2020 07:05 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBTopics Covered What is IngramSpark? Templates to make layout easier and books look more professional The importance of a unique cover design On-demand books for retail and wholesale markets How has publishing changed in the past 10 years and what trends will continue? POD manufacture lets anyone be a publisher Power of Amazon Ease of bringing books to market Is distribution getting too consolidated? The rise of Bookshop.org Benefits to working with established publishers as partn...
The search for hard data on how libraries foster book discovery, author recognition, and consumer sales, with guest Guy LeCharles Gonzalez of the Panorama Project.
September 03, 2020 07:17 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB### Links 2019 Readers’ Advisory Activities Survey https://www.panoramaproject.org/2019-readers-advisory-activities-survey Public Library Events and Book Sales Survey https://www.panoramaproject.org/news/2019/12/9/public-libraries-book-events-panorama-project-survey Immersive Media & Reading 2020 https://www.panoramaproject.org/immersive-media-reading-2020 Participants Guy LeCharles Gonzalez is project lead for the Panorama Project and chief strategist for Free Verse Media. Previousl...
Diverse books for a diverse world, with Nicole Johnson of We Need Diverse Books
August 20, 2020 07:05 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBDiversity in book publishing begins with young readers finding books that speak to who they are and a diverse population of young professionals finding jobs in every aspect of the industry. Nicole Johnson, executive director of We Need Diverse Books, talks about programs and philosophies that are changing, literally, the face of book publishing in America today. Topics Covered • How We Need Diverse Books got its start • Where does the real work in achieving a diverse industry have to be do...
Books are more than books: multimedia possibilities for content enrichment, with Lindy Ryan of Black Spot Books and Vesuvian Media Group
August 06, 2020 07:05 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSome books lend themselves to creative collaborations and multimedia treatments. Lindy Ryan of Black Spot Books and Vesuvian Media Group outlines the key issues facing publishers today and talks about what makes some stories suitable for dramatic performance and other nonprint media. Topics Covered Top issues for publishing today Connecting books and readers while still supporting local indie booksellers Opportunities in digital publishing and other technologies Embracing and developing...
A Foreword look, at trade shows, reviewing, libraries, and diversity, with Victoria Sutherland of Foreword Reviews magazine
July 23, 2020 07:05 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBVictoria Sutherland, founder/publisher of Foreword Reviews magazine and a new member of the IBPA Board of Directors, looks at indie publishing, virtual trade shows, reviewing, libraries, and diversity. Topics Covered Coping with COVID How the pandemic may change publishing The future of trade shows (hint: it’s going virtual) Can the face-to-face meeting be replicated online? The continuing importance of book reviews Fee-based reviews for indie publishers Are author-publishers still s...
The view from the UK, a discussion with Independent Publishers Guild Chief Executive Bridget Shine
July 09, 2020 07:05 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic is changing publishing around the world. Bridget Shine of the Independent Publishers Guild talks about issues, partnerships, and the role of indies and author-publishers in the UK. Topics Covered What is the Independent Publishers Guild? How are publishers coping with COVID and the changing retail and distribution landscape? Audiobooks and ebooks in the UK Difficulties of access and perception faced by small publishers and author publishers Partnerships between la...
Opposing the Open Library: an analysis of digital piracy and fair use, with Mary Rasenberger of the Authors Guild
June 25, 2020 07:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MBTopics Covered The Internet Archive and why its position is wrong The Open Library What is fair use? Update on the Case Act Links From the Authors Guild Appeal to readers and librarians from the victims of Controlled Digital Lending (CDL). https://www.authorsguild.org/industry-advocacy/cdl-appeal-to-readers-and-librarians/ “Controlled Digital Lending Is Neither Controlled nor Legal” https://www.authorsguild.org/industry-advocacy/controlled-digital-lending-is-neither-controlled-nor-le...