There are big new legal changes on the horizon that will impact us book producers and freelancers. Join us for an informal discussion about new regulations governing independent contractors versus employees and the Corporate Transparency Act.

Learn how fellow ABPA members have found and created alternative revenue streams. Our line-up includes an ABPA affiliate and book producer members who will offer privileged insights and certain steps to generating your own alternative revenue sources.

Hear from two special guests, Katie Sparks of The Audio Agency Ltd. and LeAnna Weller Smith of Weller Smith Design, as they share insights about how podcasts can benefit all members of the creative community.

If you are a book packager, work with book packagers, or are interested in becoming one, sign up for this essential Industry Insider event to hear Mike Shatzkin, founder and CEO of the Idea Logical Company, talk about publishing, changes, and how they impact book packagers.

Learn from industry leaders as they share first-hand knowledge and best practice skills for working with major in-house production teams and international print operations.

Hear from two experienced ABPA book producers at this informative Lunchtime Learning event as they share the unique way that graphic novels are created and how you can make them part of your world.

Join Peter Norton, vice president and publisher, as he shares the latest news about this robust book program that includes seven imprints: Canelo U.S., Canterbury Classics, Dreamtivity, Portable Press, Silver Dolphin Press, Studio Fun International, and Thunder Bay Press.

On April 15th, Jim will return to discuss the changes the pandemic has wrought in our industry—some bad, some good, some temporary, and some that may just stick.

Looking to better understand publishing today? Join Michael Cader, founder of Publishers Lunch and Publishers Marketplace, and ABPA board member Dinah Dunn as they discuss the state of the industry on October 18.

We hope you can join us for our next members-only Watercooler Wednesday on October 11th. We’ll continue to network, reinforce existing connections, and make new bonds.