May flowers are popping up and so are a number of events aimed at independent publishers, editors, and writers. Here’s some Northwest happenings as well as what Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is doing at the biggest book convention in the United States for indie publishers.

“Playing the Rates Game & Negotiating the Fair Win”
Northwest  Editors Guild
Community Hall at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
 May 13, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
“Playing the Rates Game & Negotiating the Fair Win.”
The Guild promises “a lively discussion about (cue the horror music) rates!” Learn more about what you should be paying or charging for editing. Guild meetings are free and open to non-members.

Free Marketing Strategy Webinar with Beth Jusino
May 22, 12:00 pm PST (Seattle time, on registration it is listed as starting at 3:00 pm ET)

In March, Seattle writer and marketeer Beth Jusino spoke at the Author’s Guild’s Seattle Business Boot Camp for Writers. She is repeating her advice in this free webinar open to AG members and non-members. The talk about marketing strategies will last about 90 minutes, with plenty of time for Q&A, says Jusino. Register via this link.

BookExpo 2019
Javits Center, New York City, NY
May 29 to 31

IBPA plans to announce more BookExpo 2019 activities shortly. “As we did last year, we’re focusing 2019 on educational sessions, one-on-one meetings, and member networking,” said Angela Bold, Chief Executive Officer, in a recent email. Here is a link to RSVP for a May 30 happy hour for members: https://events.blackbirdrsvp.com/ibpa-happy-hour-bookexpo

Educational sessions scheduled to take place on the BookExpo show floor’s Indie Publisher Stage include:

The State of Independent Publishing
May 29 – 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Join IBPA CEO Angela Bole and Board Chair Brooke Warner (She Writes Press) in a candid conversation about the state of independent publishing today. What’s working? What isn’t? And how can industry partners support the independent publishing community in their effort to bring diverse voices to light? (URL: https://www.bookexpoamerica.com/en/Sessions/77204/IBPA-Presents-The-Best-Independently-Published-Books-of-2019)

IBPA Presents: The Best Independently Published Books of 2019
May 30 –  1:10 pm TO 1:40 pm

Elf on the Shelf. Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Patagonia Books. All past winners of the Independent Book Publishers Association’s (IBPA’s) Benjamin Franklin Awards. Come learn about the winners of the 31st annual awards program and join us in celebrating excellence in independent book publishing! (URL: https://www.bookexpoamerica.com/en/Sessions/77203/The-State-of-Independent-Publishing)

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