Buy 100 ISBNs for only $475. You save $100 off the regular price!

25 01 2018

ISBN SALE –
ONE DAY ONLY!

Buy 100 ISBNs for only $475.
You save $100 off the regular price!

Sale ends tonight. Act now to save!

Today only, you can buy a block of 100 ISBNs for the special discount price of $475. That’s a savings of $100 off the regular price of $575. Don’t miss out. Place your order now.

Perhaps you’re ready for more ISBNs now. Or, you may be planning to grow your publishing endeavors and will need more ISBNs in the future. Either way, you should act now to take advantage of this special offer.

There are many good reasons to purchase multiple ISBNs. Most publishers and self-publishers produce at least three to five versions of a book (print: hardback and softback, and digital: EPUB, MOBI, and PDF). Each version of a book requires an ISBN.

You can buy one ISBN for $125. Or, you can get 100 for only $475 during this special sale. That’s one great bargain you shouldn’t pass up.

Order before midnight tonight – don’t miss this chance to save

Be sure to take advantage of this special ISBN discount while the sale is still on. Place your order now!

Click here to order. This offer ends 11:59p.m. ET, Thursday, January 25.


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Independent Publisher Book Awards – 5000 Reasons to Enter

23 01 2018
Independent Publisher Book Awards

5000 reasons to enter!

The world’s largest book awards contest!

This year, one lucky 2018 IPPY Award medalist will become the 5,000th award winner in our 22 year history of “Recognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing.” Over the years, have all those award-winning books become bestsellers? No, but all 5,000 have received the recognition and credibility that is so important to a book’s PR campaign, and each one is now an “award-winning” book, with an “award-winning” author (not to mention award-winning co-author, illustrator, publisher, whatever the case may be). Award-winner status is a priceless commodity that never goes away.

So, enter your award-worthy books in the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards and get the recognition your work deserves. Entry fee is $95 per title, per category until the final entry deadline of February 24, 2018.

Now in their 22nd year, the IPPY Awards are designed to celebrate excellence in independent publishing by presenting gold, silver and bronze medals in a wide variety of subject and regional categories. Winners also receive certificates, award seals, and two tickets to the gala award ceremony in NYC!

Click here for the guidelines and online entry form.
Click here for the printable guidelines and entry form.

HOW TO ENTER

There are two ways to enter: online with a credit card or the printable entry form to pay by check. Books (with entry form tucked in the cover) must be sent to the IPPY office by the final deadline of February 24, 2018 (This is a postmark deadline). Results will be announced on about April 10, 2018. The award ceremony will be held on May 29, 2018 at the Copacabana Times Square.

Entry fees are $95 per title/per category. Regional and ebook category entries are just $55 when added to a general category entry for the same title.

ELIGIBILITY

Independent publishers, university presses, self-publishers and independent authors who publish books intended for an English speaking audience may enter. Books released between January 1, 2016 and February 24, 2018, or with 2016-2018 copyrights, are eligible.
   CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW    

ABOUT THE AWARDS

Launched in 1996, the Independent Publisher Book Awards are designed to bring increased recognition to the deserving but often unsung titles published by independent authors and publishers. Established as the first unaffiliated awards program (no membership fee required) open exclusively to independents, the “IPPYs” recognize hundreds of the year’s best books, bringing them to the attention of booksellers, buyers, librarians, and book lovers.

The IPPY Awards contest is among the largest and most recognized book awards events in the world, and all independent, university, small press, and self-publishers who produce books intended for the North American market are eligible to enter.
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CONTACT US

For more details about the IPPY Awards, please contact:

Jim Barnes, Managing Editor & Awards Director
IndependentPublisher.com / Jenkins Group
Ph: 1.800.644.0133 x 1011 / jimb@bookpublishing.com.

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Select Book Conferences, Festivals, and Fairs in 2018

4 01 2018

Happy New Year!  May 2018 bring you health, prosperity and new beginnings!

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/75712-select-book-conferences-festivals-and-fairs-in-2018.html


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Today Only: Get 10 ISBNs for the price of 2 and save $45!

30 11 2017

Get 10 ISBNs for the price of 2. One day only!
Buy 10 ISBNs for $250. You save $45
Offer expires tonight. Act now!

Good news! To thank you for being a valuable customer, Bowker is offering a special deal on ISBNs. The regular price for 10 ISBNs is $295. When you take advantage of this one-day offer, you’ll get 10 ISBNs for the price of 2. You pay $250 and you get 10 ISBNs. That’s a savings of $45! Only people receiving this email are eligible for this offer.

Perhaps you’re ready for more ISBNs now. Or, you may be planning to publish more books and will need more ISBNs in the future. Either way, you should act now to take advantage of this special offer.  

Remember, one ISBN costs $125. The price for 10 ISBNs is a bargain at $295. But a price of $250 for 10 ISBNs is just too good to pass up! This special price is good for today only, so act now to get your $45 savings.

Click here to lock in your order.  You must place your order by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, November 30.


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Happy Thanksgiving!

22 11 2017

'Happy Thanksgiving! #HappyThanksgiving'


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LIBRARIANS ON HORSEBACK

22 11 2017

http://historydaily.org/female-librarians-on-horseback/


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HOW TO CHECK A PRINTER’S BOOK PROOF

17 11 2017

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/75162-checking-book-proofs-in-three-simple-steps.html


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IBPA is Accepting Entries to the 30th Annual Benjamin Franklin Awards

8 11 2017
IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards – Final deadline 12/15/17!
DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM HERE (FINAL DEADLINE 12/15/17)

What is the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ program?

The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ program is a book award program that, over the past 30 years, has been regarded as one of the highest national honors in independent and self-publishing. The awards are unique in that entrants receive direct feedback on their submissions: the verbatim judging forms are returned to all publishers.

Who can enter the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ program?

Publishers of print books with a copyright date of 2017 may enter the current competition. To assist the judges and ensure they have enough time to review each book, there are two deadlines for entry: the first on September 30, 2017, then on December 15, 2017.

Can authors enter the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ program on behalf of their publisher?

Absolutely! This happens all the time.

Where can I go for more information?

Visit the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ website for further details. You can also email Terry Nathan at terry@ibpa-online.org.
Dear C. Penny,

Are you ready for awards season?!

The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ are administered by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) with help from over 150 book publishing professionals including librarians, bookstore owners, reviewers, designers, publicity managers, and editors. Winning an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ expands your marketability and solidifies your credibility. Considering how crowded the book market is today, these are two very powerful things.

The final Call for Entries expires on December 15, 2017. Don’t miss your chance to find out whether you book is best in class!

 

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PAPER – PAPER – PAPER

10 10 2017


Paper gives print books their distinctive appeal and affects what it feels like in our hands for every turn of the page.
Some printers provide few paper options.  CHG offers several varieties of text and cover stocks along with one-on-one support to assist you in making the best decision; all while keeping your target costs in mind.
Here are a few tips:
Coated or Uncoated Paper?
Matte or gloss paper has a coating applied during the manufacturing process.  This adds certain qualities to the paper including weight and surface texture that reduces
ink absorbency. Coated paper provides a much sharper image compared to uncoated paper.  The result is a crisp, clear image that represents full color images more accurately.
Coated papers require special binding adhesive called ‘PUR’ for softcover or adhesive hard-cover books. PUR glue reacts with the coating to ensure a secure binding.
Uncoated paper tends to have a coarser finish when compared to coated sheets. Using uncoated paper results in higher absorption of ink, giving images a softer, more muted look.

Shade – White or Natural?
Most coated papers are only available in white. Uncoated paper is available in white and natural (cream colored) shades. Both white and natural papers vary slightly in shade depending on the mill specification.
Thickness or Bulk
Thicker papers are suggested when ink coverage is heavy since they tend to be more opaque and have less show-through. Thicker papers can also help bulk up low page
count books which allows for a larger spine width.
Opacity
Opaque paper tends to be brighter and smoother than standard uncoated sheets. Special pigments are added to increase opacity reducing show-through when ink coverage is heavy.
Digital VS Offset
Some of our house papers are better suited for offset printing than for digital printing. You can learn more by downloading our paper spec sheet and by emailing me with your questions.
If you are not sure which paper is best suited for your project, that’s ok! From selecting the right paper to choosing the right binding style, I am a call or click away, ready help navigate you through every step of the process.
Penny
CHG does 99% of my printing, call me with questions…

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An Open Letter from IBPA to the Indie Publishing Community: Fall 2017 Update on the Amazon Buy Button Policy Change

5 10 2017
In May 2017, IBPA issued a statement expressing our concern about Amazon’s recently enacted buy button policy allowing third-party vendors to price-compete and “win” the main buy button on a given book’s primary “Add to Cart” link.

EXAMPLE OF A THIRD-PARTY VENDOR CONTROLLING THE BUY BUTTON
The buy button above has been won by a third-party vendor selling a book retail-priced at $35.00 for $11.20. This third-party vendor now holds Amazon’s main buy button, and the publisher’s buy link is pushed down to third place under “Other Sellers on Amazon.”
Since our last communication on this topic, we have identified four (4) steps every publisher can take to combat this issue. The steps include:

  • Carefully control stock and prices you release to the market
  • Actively police the buy button
  • Act when a third-party vendor wins the buy button
  • Share what you learn
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS + FURTHER BACKGROUND & RECOMMENDATIONS (PUBLISHED OCTOBER 5, 2017)

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