Independent Publishers Guild

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 👇

17/09/2025

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

08/07/2025

The rise, fall and legacy of WH Smith, bookselling chains, AI and more are the hot topics covered by our trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson in his July update!

Now available for IPG members to read (you will need to be logged in to see it) 👉 https://buff.ly/5Tabyye

04/07/2025

Congratulations to our member BookSource on their 30th anniversary!🥳

From starting out in a tiny corner of an Edinburgh office to securing tenure of their current distribution facility in Cambuslang, read more about their publishing journey on our blog

In 1995 Publishing Scotland—then called the Scottish Publishers Association—was alerted to the news that a business distributing books for Scottish publishers was failing. Had that been allowed to happen it would have been disastrous for Scotland’s publishers and the cultural economy. Together...

20/06/2025

Richard Fisher has filed his latest, and LAST, academic update for IPG members!

Richard puts away his pen after supplying well over half a million words over more than 10 years as our correspondent—not to mention conference chair, book fair stand receptionist and party barman 😉

He has been a colleague and mentor to many members as well as the IPG and was a very popular recipient of the Patrons Award at our 2025 Independent Publishing Awards. We all send our grateful thanks to Richard for his wisdom and friendship. ❤️

Read Richard's final update here 👉 https://bit.ly/45yR79e

17/06/2025

Would you like to join our stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October?

The IPG stand is always one of the liveliest and friendliest places at the Book Fair and an easy, cost-effective way to exhibit!

Drop us a DM if you’d like to find out more.