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An invaluable resource for both aspiring authors and seasoned writers who are interested in independent publishing, digital publishing and technology. Midwest book awards honor the publishers in the 12state midwest publishing community who are producing quality work. This year a coalition of bay area libraries, led by sunnyvale public library, published an e book anthology of writing by local authors. Valley press is an independent publishing house based in scarborough, north yorkshire, uk. Exclusive savings made simple discover exclusive member savings and shop online. Christian indie publishing association serving indie.
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They range in size from very small to quite large, and they publish in almost every conceivable subject area and for almost every audience. Founded in 1983, it serves book, audio, and video publishers located in the united states and around the world. The next generation indie book awards is now the largest notforprofit book awards program for independent publishers and authors. Some events feature a special discount for ibpa members only. Mylo publishing is an independent publishing company aimed at introducing diverse children and family books globally. The turnofthecentury first lady through war, assassination, and. Independent publishers college homework help and online. Jun 16, 2017 books from independent publishers are often less easily surfaced or visible. The hawaii book publishers association hbpa, established in 1986, is a notforprofit organization whose purpose is to promote book publishing in hawaii.