Independent Publishers Guild
@independentpublishersguild.com
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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The Business of Reading is the focus of this year’s IPG Spring Conference and now the National Year of Reading is underway, we will explore the best ways for publishers to connect with buyers, champion reading and sell more books.
Conference keynotes include 👇
Conference keynotes include 👇
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Business of Reading is the focus of this year’s IPG Spring Conference and now the National Year of Reading is underway, we will explore the best ways for publishers to connect with buyers, champion reading and sell more books.
Conference keynotes include 👇
Conference keynotes include 👇
Could 𝒚𝒐𝒖 be one of the next winners of an Independent Publishing Award? 🏆
The 2026 Independent Publishing Awards are now open and entry is easy and free for IPG members! With 14 awards to choose from, there’s a category to suit all.
To enter, visit👉 buff.ly/HAwrFcy
#booksky #publishing
The 2026 Independent Publishing Awards are now open and entry is easy and free for IPG members! With 14 awards to choose from, there’s a category to suit all.
To enter, visit👉 buff.ly/HAwrFcy
#booksky #publishing
January 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Could 𝒚𝒐𝒖 be one of the next winners of an Independent Publishing Award? 🏆
The 2026 Independent Publishing Awards are now open and entry is easy and free for IPG members! With 14 awards to choose from, there’s a category to suit all.
To enter, visit👉 buff.ly/HAwrFcy
#booksky #publishing
The 2026 Independent Publishing Awards are now open and entry is easy and free for IPG members! With 14 awards to choose from, there’s a category to suit all.
To enter, visit👉 buff.ly/HAwrFcy
#booksky #publishing
Nathan Hollier, chair of the Small Press Network in Australia, has filed his January briefing for IPG members👉 buff.ly/fiETK05 (you will need to be logged in to read it)
Included is the ban on social media for under-16s and its possible impact on reading, issues around free speech and sales trends.
Included is the ban on social media for under-16s and its possible impact on reading, issues around free speech and sales trends.
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Nathan Hollier, chair of the Small Press Network in Australia, has filed his January briefing for IPG members👉 buff.ly/fiETK05 (you will need to be logged in to read it)
Included is the ban on social media for under-16s and its possible impact on reading, issues around free speech and sales trends.
Included is the ban on social media for under-16s and its possible impact on reading, issues around free speech and sales trends.
Great to see the IPG Spring Conference programme featured in this morning's @bookbrunch.bsky.social!
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
Join us on 11 Feb for a day packed full of inspirational speakers, expert advice and the best networking around.
To book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
Join us on 11 Feb for a day packed full of inspirational speakers, expert advice and the best networking around.
To book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
January 14, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Great to see the IPG Spring Conference programme featured in this morning's @bookbrunch.bsky.social!
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
Join us on 11 Feb for a day packed full of inspirational speakers, expert advice and the best networking around.
To book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...
Join us on 11 Feb for a day packed full of inspirational speakers, expert advice and the best networking around.
To book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
In 2026, the UK is going all in on reading – and we are delighted to be part of it! 🥳
This year is going to be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen and the IPG is proud to support this 📚
Head to goallin.org.uk to find out more.
#goallin2026 #nationalyearofreading2026
This year is going to be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen and the IPG is proud to support this 📚
Head to goallin.org.uk to find out more.
#goallin2026 #nationalyearofreading2026
January 13, 2026 at 5:56 PM
In 2026, the UK is going all in on reading – and we are delighted to be part of it! 🥳
This year is going to be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen and the IPG is proud to support this 📚
Head to goallin.org.uk to find out more.
#goallin2026 #nationalyearofreading2026
This year is going to be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen and the IPG is proud to support this 📚
Head to goallin.org.uk to find out more.
#goallin2026 #nationalyearofreading2026
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
January 13, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
The IPG’s trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson reflects on industry leaders’ predictions for 2026 and offers some of his own in his January update.
Now available for IPG members to read (you will need to be logged in to see it) 👉 buff.ly/2Fqhcy1
#booksky #publishing
Now available for IPG members to read (you will need to be logged in to see it) 👉 buff.ly/2Fqhcy1
#booksky #publishing
January 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The IPG’s trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson reflects on industry leaders’ predictions for 2026 and offers some of his own in his January update.
Now available for IPG members to read (you will need to be logged in to see it) 👉 buff.ly/2Fqhcy1
#booksky #publishing
Now available for IPG members to read (you will need to be logged in to see it) 👉 buff.ly/2Fqhcy1
#booksky #publishing
The first big #publishing event of the year is here: the IPG Spring Conference!
Taking place in London and online on Wednesday 11 February, bookings are open now and we’d love to see you there.
For more details and to book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
#booksky
Taking place in London and online on Wednesday 11 February, bookings are open now and we’d love to see you there.
For more details and to book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
#booksky
January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The first big #publishing event of the year is here: the IPG Spring Conference!
Taking place in London and online on Wednesday 11 February, bookings are open now and we’d love to see you there.
For more details and to book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
#booksky
Taking place in London and online on Wednesday 11 February, bookings are open now and we’d love to see you there.
For more details and to book your place visit buff.ly/LkvdniL
#booksky
📅 Plan your year ahead with our 2026 events calendar.
Whether you’re an IPG member or joining us for the first time, our events are open to #publishing professionals working in independent publishing.
👉 View the full events calendar buff.ly/IsmoWRu
#booksky
Whether you’re an IPG member or joining us for the first time, our events are open to #publishing professionals working in independent publishing.
👉 View the full events calendar buff.ly/IsmoWRu
#booksky
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
📅 Plan your year ahead with our 2026 events calendar.
Whether you’re an IPG member or joining us for the first time, our events are open to #publishing professionals working in independent publishing.
👉 View the full events calendar buff.ly/IsmoWRu
#booksky
Whether you’re an IPG member or joining us for the first time, our events are open to #publishing professionals working in independent publishing.
👉 View the full events calendar buff.ly/IsmoWRu
#booksky
Wishing all our members a very merry Christmas and a happy and successful 2026🎄
We look forward to your company over another year in #publishing.
#booksky
We look forward to your company over another year in #publishing.
#booksky
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Wishing all our members a very merry Christmas and a happy and successful 2026🎄
We look forward to your company over another year in #publishing.
#booksky
We look forward to your company over another year in #publishing.
#booksky
Our policy advisor @georgewalkley.com has filed his latest round-up of important policy developments in #publishing including #AI and copyright and #EUDR.
Read more here👉 buff.ly/ynN8ohX
#booksky
Read more here👉 buff.ly/ynN8ohX
#booksky
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our policy advisor @georgewalkley.com has filed his latest round-up of important policy developments in #publishing including #AI and copyright and #EUDR.
Read more here👉 buff.ly/ynN8ohX
#booksky
Read more here👉 buff.ly/ynN8ohX
#booksky
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Looking for more clarity around AI in #publishing?
Our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com is an award-winning day of training that has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals.
Our next session is on 21 Jan, to book your place visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
Our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com is an award-winning day of training that has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals.
Our next session is on 21 Jan, to book your place visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Looking for more clarity around AI in #publishing?
Our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com is an award-winning day of training that has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals.
Our next session is on 21 Jan, to book your place visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
Our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com is an award-winning day of training that has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals.
Our next session is on 21 Jan, to book your place visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
EUDR, Amazon, Christmas trading and the unique challenges of independents are some of the hot topics covered by our trade #publishing correspondent Will Atkinson in his December update.
Read more here👉 buff.ly/Dqg4rCt
#booksky
Read more here👉 buff.ly/Dqg4rCt
#booksky
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
EUDR, Amazon, Christmas trading and the unique challenges of independents are some of the hot topics covered by our trade #publishing correspondent Will Atkinson in his December update.
Read more here👉 buff.ly/Dqg4rCt
#booksky
Read more here👉 buff.ly/Dqg4rCt
#booksky
Congrats to our member @renardpress.com on their 5th anniversary in #publishing!🥳
A former winner of the Young Independent Publisher Award, Will Dady looks back on the highs and lows of his small press, with some very interesting insights and lessons learned in this blog👉 buff.ly/1hiDgag
#booksky
A former winner of the Young Independent Publisher Award, Will Dady looks back on the highs and lows of his small press, with some very interesting insights and lessons learned in this blog👉 buff.ly/1hiDgag
#booksky
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Congrats to our member @renardpress.com on their 5th anniversary in #publishing!🥳
A former winner of the Young Independent Publisher Award, Will Dady looks back on the highs and lows of his small press, with some very interesting insights and lessons learned in this blog👉 buff.ly/1hiDgag
#booksky
A former winner of the Young Independent Publisher Award, Will Dady looks back on the highs and lows of his small press, with some very interesting insights and lessons learned in this blog👉 buff.ly/1hiDgag
#booksky
We’re thrilled to report that our Place for Publishing Excellence learning and development programme has been shortlisted for the Skills Development Award at the 2026 @taforum.bsky.social Awards!
We’ll find out if we’ve won on Thursday 26 February. Wish us luck!
We’ll find out if we’ve won on Thursday 26 February. Wish us luck!
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We’re thrilled to report that our Place for Publishing Excellence learning and development programme has been shortlisted for the Skills Development Award at the 2026 @taforum.bsky.social Awards!
We’ll find out if we’ve won on Thursday 26 February. Wish us luck!
We’ll find out if we’ve won on Thursday 26 February. Wish us luck!
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ICYMI: The impact of small creative businesses in the UK in international markets is outstripping the rest of the economy says a new report from Newcastle University, with publishing exports rising in particular 👇 #BookSky
Newcastle University research highlights how small UK publishing businesses are booming overseas
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December 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ICYMI: The impact of small creative businesses in the UK in international markets is outstripping the rest of the economy says a new report from Newcastle University, with publishing exports rising in particular 👇 #BookSky
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
What's it like to run a small children's publisher?
Sam Hutchinson from @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social tells us about the ups and downs of steering the business, with excellent lessons about leadership and resilience in our People in Independent Publishing newsletter. Read here👉 buff.ly/NN59Whc
Sam Hutchinson from @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social tells us about the ups and downs of steering the business, with excellent lessons about leadership and resilience in our People in Independent Publishing newsletter. Read here👉 buff.ly/NN59Whc
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What's it like to run a small children's publisher?
Sam Hutchinson from @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social tells us about the ups and downs of steering the business, with excellent lessons about leadership and resilience in our People in Independent Publishing newsletter. Read here👉 buff.ly/NN59Whc
Sam Hutchinson from @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social tells us about the ups and downs of steering the business, with excellent lessons about leadership and resilience in our People in Independent Publishing newsletter. Read here👉 buff.ly/NN59Whc
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News! We are launching a 404 Ink Bursary to pay it forward to small presses. We will also run a crowdfunder to give away more.
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
ANNOUNCING: PUBLISHER NOT FOUND - our final book and the 404 Ink Bursary, coming 2026.
We will be launching the bursary with an initial £3,000 pledged from us towards small press projects. We are also publishing PUBLISHER NOT FOUND, a behind the scenes look at 404.
www.404ink.com/blog/publish...
We will be launching the bursary with an initial £3,000 pledged from us towards small press projects. We are also publishing PUBLISHER NOT FOUND, a behind the scenes look at 404.
www.404ink.com/blog/publish...
404 Ink co-founders launch new book and industry fundraiser for small presses — 404 Ink
404 Ink to publish one final book as part of small press fundraiser, launching in 2026.
www.404ink.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
News! We are launching a 404 Ink Bursary to pay it forward to small presses. We will also run a crowdfunder to give away more.
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
We are ALSO releasing one last book. Royalties from this are pledged to match-fund more small press support.
You can pre-order now: www.404ink.com/store/p/inkl...
How do you turn AI from a threat into a strategic advantage?
Find out in our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com on 21 January. This award-winning day of training has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals worldwide!
To find out more visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
Find out in our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com on 21 January. This award-winning day of training has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals worldwide!
To find out more visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How do you turn AI from a threat into a strategic advantage?
Find out in our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com on 21 January. This award-winning day of training has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals worldwide!
To find out more visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
Find out in our ‘Master AI for Publishing’ online course with @georgewalkley.com on 21 January. This award-winning day of training has already helped hundreds of publishing professionals worldwide!
To find out more visit buff.ly/E5vxxwO
Our condolences to Porter's family, friends and all at @pubperspectives.bsky.social
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Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Dies - Publishing Perspectives
International journalist, moderator, and Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives, Porter Anderson has died.
publishingperspectives.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our condolences to Porter's family, friends and all at @pubperspectives.bsky.social
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publishingperspectives.com/2025/12/port...
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
December 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Are you looking for work in #publishing?
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE
You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇
There's been some confusion about the future of the European Union Deforestation Regulation. Graham Bell of EDItEUR makes sense of all the proposals, amendments and delays in this excellent blog for IPG members www.independentpublishersguild.com/IPG/Latest/B...
What next for the EUDR?
www.independentpublishersguild.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
There's been some confusion about the future of the European Union Deforestation Regulation. Graham Bell of EDItEUR makes sense of all the proposals, amendments and delays in this excellent blog for IPG members www.independentpublishersguild.com/IPG/Latest/B...
Look closely and you'll see lots of IPG lanyards on delegates at the #FutureBook Conference today! 😎
How can we create book campaigns which cut through the noise and make a meaningful impact? 📱💡
A panel of top marketers and influencers at #FutureBook to offer advice for creating targeted, time-efficient strategies to drive digital campaigns that both connect with audiences and generate real sales.
A panel of top marketers and influencers at #FutureBook to offer advice for creating targeted, time-efficient strategies to drive digital campaigns that both connect with audiences and generate real sales.
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Look closely and you'll see lots of IPG lanyards on delegates at the #FutureBook Conference today! 😎