The IPG is the UK's largest association of independent publishers, supporting 600 members with events, resources, training and much more.
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19 Dec 2024
The system of legal deposit has preserved print books for centuries, but how can publishers and authors make sure that future generations can access the digital content they produce now? Tune in to this @ipghq podcast with @wisealic. clockss.org/ipg-podcast-pres…
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We encourage all rightsholders and others in publishing to share their views in this important consultation gov.uk/government/consultati…
17 Dec 2024
The UK government AI and Copyright Consultation opens today.
We want to hear from a wide range of voices.
Respond to the consultation to share your views. [Link]: gov.uk/government/consultati…
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17 Dec 2024
📣 @ipghq is looking for a creative and driven marketing manager to lead innovative campaigns and grow their vibrant community of independent publishers.
Apply by 06/01
Learn more here: ow.ly/SSFI50UsAxK
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Entries for the 2025 Independent Publishing Awards will open promptly in the new year... start thinking about yours now! Could you follow @publishing_cat as the next Independent Publisher of the Year?
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The IPG is very pleased to be part of this new coalition to protect rightsholders in the AI age. Info about the group and its principles here creativerightsinai.co.uk
16 Dec 2024
A new alliance of organisations, the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, has urged the government to protect copyright ahead of an imminent consultation 👇 thebookseller.com/news/news/…
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Looking for new work challenges in 2025? Keep an eye on the IPG jobs board for great vacancies at IPG members across the country bit.ly/2Zt85SE
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Two big dates for your 2025 diaries: the IPG Spring Conference in London and online on 25 and 26 February. Programme and bookings coming soon! bit.ly/3CJw07N
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Space is running low for our next training session on AI in publishing with George Walkley on 29 January... get in there quick if you'd like to join us bit.ly/IPGAI29Jan25
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It's Small Business Saturday! A great day to stock up on Christmas gifts by buying an independently-published book or two from your local independent bookshop #SmallBizSatUK @SmallBizSatUK
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As the end of the year speeds into view, it's time to start thinking about entries for the 2025 Independent Publishing Awards! Submissions open soon. Here's a reminder of the categories and the 2024 winners bit.ly/3CViOfV
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After the madness of Black Friday, it's time for Small Business Saturday! Celebrate and support independent publishers and our friends at independent bookshops this weekend #SmallBizSatUK @SmallBizSatUK
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We're very sorry to hear this news. Charlotte was a true pioneer of independent publishing and a trailblazer for female leaders. Our condolences to Martin, Caroline and colleagues at @SearchPress
4 Dec 2024
Countess Charlotte de la Bedoyere, founder of @SearchPress, has died at 93
bookbrunch.co.uk/page/articl… (£)
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Well done to all the independent publishers with books on these shortlists - @DeadInkBooks @ProfileBooks @serpentstail @canongatebooks @NosyCrowBooks @PushkinPress @WalkerBooksUK
3 Dec 2024
It's finally time... THE 2024 NERO BOOK AWARDS SHORTLISTS ARE HERE! 🥳🥳
Congratulations to all of the shortlisted authors 👏
Find out more here: nerobookawards.com/2024-shor…
#NeroBookAwards
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Are you thinking about your distribution arrangements at the moment? The IPG's Distribution Report has lots of good advice to help... free to all members ipgskillshub.com/courses/the…
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A great promotion on independently-published books from independent bookshops, with support for food banks... go go go!
1 Dec 2024
Support indie bookshops, indie publishing and get books into food banks this winter.
10% of the sale of these hand-picked @Indies_Alliance titles will go to @bookbanksuk with @bookshop_org_uk.
Browse the list: uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-…
#BooksThatGive
ALT Purple social media asset featuring the Independent Alliance, Bookshop.org and Bookbanks logos. The text says: BOOKS THAT GIVE "I'm thrilled that this initiative will put more brilliant books under the tree this year - both when people buy them as gifts, and when donations to Bookbanks enable the charity to give more books" - Elizabeth Day
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Still time to sign up to our Sustainability Action Group webinar at 10am on Friday. We'll be looking at what the EU Deforestation Regulation means for publishers with the help of some legal experts bit.ly/3NMlVsX
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IPG retweeted
25 Nov 2024
From prizewinners to translated hits, film adaptations to cult successes, independent publishers in the UK are punching way above their weight.
Our next panel asks what indie publishers need from the industry to make this work💡
See the thread below for more #FutureBook insights or there's still time to join us remotely👉 thebookseller.com/events/fut…
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IPG retweeted
25 Nov 2024
What are the biggest threats facing independent publishers?
Here are some answers from our panelists:
👉Visibility
👉AI
👉The Big 5 getting bigger
👉The decline in reading for enjoyment
ALT five panelists on stage, sat on chairs holding hand held microphones
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