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IBPA, the Independent Book Publishers Association is a trade association of independent publishers. Founded in 1983, it serves book, audio, and video publishers located in the United States and around the world.

Its mission is to advance the professional interests of independent publishers. To this end, IBPA provides cooperative marketing programs, education and advocacy within the publishing industry.

IBPA's membership of more than 4,000 publishers continues to grow. IBPA offers beneficial programs and information to all member publishers, regardless of their size or experience. CLICK for info.

The mission of the Small Publishers Association of North America, SPAN, is to make authors and independent publishers more successful. As a nonprofit trade association, SPAN provides education, group buying discounts, and advocacy for our members.

SPAN says its "members sell more books and make more money. They are more knowledgeable and have fewer problems with their book production and marketing. We guarantee it!" CLICK for info.

The Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN) provides information, resources and opportunities for everyone involved in or interested in publishing, whether you are an author, freelance writer, artist or you own a publishing company.

SPAWN also encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other mutual benefits. On this Web site you will find information on writing, marketing, and publishing. It also offers links to research sources, publishers, printers, and the media.  CLICK for info.

The New York Center for Independent Publishing has fostered its spirit of literary independence for over two decades, sponsoring year-round public programs that aim to place independent presses and their authors front and center.

The NYCIP's annual signature programs include: the Independent and Small Press Book Fair; National Small Press Month, and its host of reading marathons, lectures, and publishing workshops; the New York Round Table Writers' Conference; and the series, Emerging Voices: Writers Published by Groundbreaking Independent Presses.

With its ever-expanding calendar of events, and by offering extensive publisher membership benefits, the NYCIP will continue to grow as the go-to place for independent publishers seeking to network with each other, as well as with industry insiders, while gaining a more competitive edge in today's marketplace. CLICK for info.

Authonomy^TM is an online community for writers, readers and publishers, conceived and developed by book editors at HarperCollins.

If you're a writer, Authonomy is the place to show your face -- and show off your work on the web. Whether you're unpublished, self-published or just getting started, all you need is a few chapters to start building your profile online, and start connecting with the Authonomy community. The site has lots of helpful information for writers. CLICK for more.

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