Independent Publishers Guild

20/11/2025

Ever wondered what it’s 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 like to ?

Our People in Independent Publishing newsletter takes you inside the working lives of some of the brilliant people within the IPG membership.

Our November edition includes interviews with Roll & Play Press' co-founder Kay Lubwika Bartlett, Sam Hutchinson from b small publishing and Helena Heald, commissioning editor at Edinburgh University Press and winner of our 2025 Young Independent Publisher Award.

We've got some great insights into their careers and roles, as well as good advice for following in their footsteps through publishing

Read more here👉 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/sbnBAg2jM8BoxOHL?ref=Link

21/10/2025

10/10/2025

Tomorrow is !📚

It's a great time to support our friends in independent bookselling by buying a book or two from your local shop... independently published of course😉

There's lots going on and all the info can be found here https://booksaremybag.com/BookshopDay/About

22/09/2025

Looking forward to hosting a member webinar on the hot topic of US distribution on Monday 29 September, with expert advice from our friends at Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Members can sign up here

Our guide will be Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association, who will provide an overview of the market, key distribution trends and the options for UK-based independent publishers to get their books into the US. This is a good opportunity to get up to speed with US dis...

17/09/2025

The IPG (Independent Publishers Guild) 2025 Autumn Conference featured in-depth discussions on AI, legislation, growth opportunities and the economic challenges facing independent publishers 👇

09/09/2025

The IPG Autumn Conference is almost here, one week to go! 😀

We have a jam-packed programme of speakers and sessions to inspire, plus information to boost your knowledge, hone your skills and take your publishing to the next level.

Discount rates expire today (9 September), book your spot now👉 https://buff.ly/xbzhOSN

27/08/2025

Thinking about joining us at our Autumn Conference on 16 Sept? Here's what you can expect:

✅ Inspirational insights that helps you focus on what matters
✅ Practical advice to help you take your business to the next level
✅ The best networking in publishing

If you’ve not been to an IPG Conference before, you are assured of a warm welcome and an inspiring day out in the company of your fellow independent publishers.

We’d love to see you there! Book your place now👉 https://buff.ly/2zPSfJU

07/08/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our surprise Autumn Conference keynote is Lewis Goodall from the hugely popular podcast The News Agents!

Lewis will be talking to us about the role and value of publishers in the new age of content creation and consumption.

For more info and to book your place visit👉 bit.ly/4lZciGF

07/08/2025

A very happy 45th birthday to IPG member TaHa Publishers!🥳

Abia Afsar-Siddiqui, managing director and daughter of its founders, looks back on its story and achievements in this very interesting Q&A on our blog https://www.independentpublishersguild.com/IPG/Latest/Blogs/IPG/Posts/Member-Milestones--Ta-Ha-Publishers.aspx

As you’ll read, the Ta-Ha name goes back even further, to 1975, and 50 years as a family-owned independent is a superb achievement; here’s to many more!

04/08/2025

📣 The IPG’s 2025 Autumn Conference is now open for bookings!

Join us on Tuesday 16 September, in London or online, for one of the biggest events in the independent publishing calendar.

Expect a full day of:
✅ Inspiring speakers
✅ Practical advice to grow your business
✅ Unmissable networking with peers and partners

Whether you're attending in person or virtually, this is a day not to be missed!

Click here to view the full programme and to book your place https://bit.ly/4lZciGF