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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16h

Great to see The Place for Publishing Excellence in @thebookseller.com FBF Daily this morning! If you're at #fbm26 do head to the IPG stand (J1, 7 and 8 in Hall 4.2) to find out more about all of our training on offer for publishers, or head to our website buff.ly/0lWoFH8 #publishing #booksky

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 18h

A lovely gathering of IPG members last night at our #fbm26 member dinner. Tonight we look forward to our stand party with our friends at the @ibpa.bsky.social, all are welcome so do join us! #publishing #booksky @buchmesse.de

Photograph of the IPG's member dinner at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026. Photo depicts IPG members in a restaurant chatting.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 07/10/2026

Frankfurt book fair is here! 🤗 The IPG team has been working tirelessly over the months to get the stand ready for our exhibitors and we can't wait to welcome members and publishing friends. Do pop by and say hello at J1, 7 and 8 in Hall 4.2. #fbm26 #publishing @buchmesse.de

Photo of the IPG's collective stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 with the IPG team and members chatting and meeting with publishers

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 05/10/2026

Are you looking for work in #publishing? Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆25 February - Lead for Impact is an in-person course from Rebecca Smart who will show you how to lead with confidence, introduce different leadership styles and help you establish visions, values, positive cultures and much more. For more info and to book your place visit buff.ly/soz9y3V

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆9 December – NEW! For targeted help with the challenge of making back catalogues accessible, take advantage of Simon Mellins’ Bitesize Backlist online 90-minute course. For more info and to book your place visit buff.ly/i0SBkyy

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆17 Nov - NEW! Future-proof the discoverability of your content with this new online course from Viviane Basset, which will help you develop winning campaigns that adapt to AI search, Amazon’s evolving algorithms & changes in browsers’ behaviour. For more info and to book your place buff.ly/O4wVCpG

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆13 November - If you want to develop your management skills or train a colleague for future leadership, join Andrew Stanley for our Be a Brilliant Manager course in London. For more info and to book your place visit buff.ly/GOAlQO1

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆 10 November - Our Accessibility and Publishing online training with expert Simon Mellins is packed with tips and tools to make your content accessible and compliant. For more info and to book your place visit buff.ly/8MrzIxl

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆 2 – 4 November – For short, sharp guides to AI’s applications in specific areas, join our series of 90-minute online courses with @georgewalkley.com For more info and to book your place visit buff.ly/XGh0UPj

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

📆 20 October – Learn how to turn AI from a threat into a strategic advantage with our ‘Master AI in Publishing online training with @georgewalkley.com For more info and to book your place visit buff.ly/BMxsa6l

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

Looking to level up your #publishing skills this Autumn and Winter? The Place for Publishing Excellence is the IPG’s home for award-winning and CPD accredited training courses, tailored to the specific needs of independent publishers. Here’s what’s coming up👇

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Place for Publishing training schedule for Autumn and Winter. Features headshots of the educators for each course

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/10/2026

The IPG’s October trade publishing update from Will Atkinson takes a close look at the latest buying practices at Waterstones and associated challenges for independent publishers, and reflects on the Autumn Conference and the Booker Prize shortlist. Now available to read here👉 buff.ly/wKBiBbU

promotional graphic for the IPG's trade publishing October update featuring a photo of the trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 29/09/2026

Heading to Frankfurt Book Fair next week? You will find us on our collective stand at J1, 7 and 8 in Hall 4.2, do call by to say hello! Our annual stand party on 8 October, hosted this year with @ibpa.bsky.social, is one of the highlights of the Book Fair and all are welcome. @buchmesse.de #fbm26

Photo of the IPG's collective stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. Photo depicts the IPG reception with two members of the IPG team standing behind it and smiling at the camera

Photo of the IPG's stand party at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. Photo depicts the IPG collective stand with publishers mingling and chatting to each other

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 23/09/2026

The IPG’s policy correspondent @georgewalkley.com looks back on the Autumn Conference and ahead to October’s Budget and future AI policy in his latest policy update. Available to read here👉 buff.ly/bfZDsBQ #booksky #publishing

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 22/09/2026

We had a great day at the @gardnersbooks.bsky.social Trade Show on Sunday! It was wonderful to be able to showcase some IPG independent publishers to over 400 booksellers. #booksky #publishing

Photo of the IPG's collective stand at the Gardners Trade Show 2026. The stand features shelves of books from the publishers exhibiting on the stand.

Photo of the IPG's collective stand at the Gardners Trade Show 2026, showing some of the publisher exhibitors meeting and talking with visitors.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 18/09/2026

The Frankfurt Book Fair is looming large! If you're going, call by our collective stand to say hello - you'll find us at J1, 7 and 8 in Hall 4.2. It's a new location but it'll be the same great stand party on Thursday 8 October #fbm26

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 15/09/2026

Here are ten of our many takeaways from last week's IPG Autumn Conference... we'd love to hear yours! www.independentpublishersguild.com/IPG/Latest/B... #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 14/09/2026

We had a brilliant day at our 2026 Autumn Conference last week... thanks again to all our fantastic speakers, chairs, delegates and supporters #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

After a day of weighty topics at our Autumn Conference it's been great to end with a session on words from the brilliant @susiedentwords.bsky.social. Her word for us to take away: vellichor - the special, evocative smell of books and bookshops #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

Figures on the value of the public and academic library networks from Ingram @ipsuk.bsky.social - including a healthy share of sales for independent publishers #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

Inspiring speakers at our Autumn Conference this afternoon... on to the final sessions now #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

Great session on the ethics of AI from Eleanor Drage at our Autumn Conference. Top action point: we need to have robust conversations about the AI tools we use, and do proper audits of how they work #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

We're sharing results of a survey of IPG members and AI at our Autumn Conference. Numbers using AI in some way have nearly doubled from 42% in 2023 to 76% now. But there's a lack of confidence and a lot of concerns and suspicion #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

Terrific morning at our Autumn Conference... thanks to all our great speakers so far #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

The BBC’s Dharshini David starts our Autumn Conference with a frank overview of the economy. Weak growth, war, Brexit fall-out, rising debt – it’s tough. But there are signs of resilience too, and the Budget may bring help with the costs of doing business #ipgac

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/09/2026

We're at the Shaw Theatre in London for our 2026 Autumn Conference - appropriately enough in the shadow of the British Library. Follow #ipgac for all the goings-on today

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 09/09/2026

We’re all set for the IPG Autumn Conference tomorrow! Looking forward to welcoming all our members and guests 😁

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 08/09/2026

The IPG’s trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson rounds up recent news of interest to publishers in his latest update, including trade sales trends and controversies around the veracity of content. Now available to read here👉 buff.ly/pwbZ09D #booksky #publishing

promotional graphic for the IPG's trade publishing September update featuring a photo of the trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 03/09/2026

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. Early-bird rates expire today, book now👉 buff.ly/uJyoHW6 #booksky

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference featuring a photograph of a previous conference session on the stage with a crowd listening

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 02/09/2026

Don't miss out! The deadline for the Autumn Conference early-bird prices is tomorrow 3 September. Book now to take advantage and join one of the biggest and best #publishing events of the year 👉 buff.ly/uJyoHW6

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 01/09/2026

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 27/08/2026

Heading to this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair but haven’t yet organised entry? We can help. Tickets for general admission – and free public transport to and from the Fair – are available at advantageous rates for IPG members. Drop us a DM for more details. @buchmesse.de #booksky #publishing

Promotional graphic for The Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 featuring a photo of the IPG stand and publishers mingling and chatting.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 26/08/2026

We're delighted to announce our Autumn Conference surprise speaker is… @susiedentwords.bsky.social! The queen of Countdown’s Dictionary Corner, and a hugely popular lexicographer, and author, Susie will bring us back to books and the enduring power of words. For more info visit👉 buff.ly/uJyoHW6

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 24/08/2026

Did you know that being an IPG member gives you access to our Skills Hub, a free training and reference resource for publishers. It’s packed with useful advice, professional development material, and targeted training across all areas of #publishing To find out more visit www.ipgskillshub.com

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 21/08/2026

Our Autumn Conference isn’t just about providing insights, it also offers the best networking in #publishing 🤝 including: Friendly ‘Bring a Book Breakfast’ to meet new faces Breaks to chat with fellow members Connect with suppliers in our Exhibitors Zone. To book your place visit buff.ly/uJyoHW6

Promotional graphic for the IPG Autumn Conference featuring a photograph of IPG members mingling and chatting in a break at a previous Conference, overlaid with a testimonial quote.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 20/08/2026

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 19/08/2026

The IPG’s policy correspondent @georgewalkley.com analyses the government’s early policies and AI developments, and shares new data on the size of the UK’s #publishing industry in his latest policy update. Available to read here👉 buff.ly/vmPryY9 #booksky

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 18/08/2026

Thinking about joining our Autumn Conference on 10 Sept? Here's what you can expect: ✅ Inspirational insights to help you focus on what matters ✅ Practical advice to help you take your business to the next level ✅ Best networking in #publishing Book your place now!👉 buff.ly/uJyoHW6 #booksky

Promotional graphic for the IPG Autumn Conference featuring a photograph of the audience at a previous Conference applauding at the end of a session, overlaid with a testimonial quote.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 11/08/2026

Is your backlist content fully accessible to all? Our new online 90min course (led by Simon Mellins) on 23 Sept is packed with practical tips on how to turn the intimidating mission of making a backlist accessible into a series of bitesize and achievable tasks. For more info visit buff.ly/zNV3Juj

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

The IPG Autumn Conference is a winning formula of inspiration, information and networking that aims to help you find growth in a challenging market and become an even better independent publisher. For more information and to book your place visit buff.ly/uJyoHW6

Promotional graphic for the IPG Autumn Conference featuring a crow show of the audience at a previous Conference, overlaid with a testimonial quote.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

Three rising stars of independent publishing, Elizabeth Briggs of @saqibooks.bsky.social, Erin Murgatroyd of @nosycrow.bsky.social and Sophie Seager of David & Charles, come together to talk about the pleasures and challenges of working in the sector.

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference session with Elizabeth Briggs of Saqi Books, Erin Murgatroyd of Nosy Crow and Sophie Seager of David & Charles, featuring headshots of Elizabeth, Erin and Sophie alongside a description of the session.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

Metadata is the key that unlocks discoverability and sales in publishing. Join @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social's Fiona Green for a case study of excellence and improvements. The session also welcomes EDItEUR's Chris Saynor for an overview of the important forthcoming version 1.7 of Thema.

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference session with Bloomsbury's Fiona Green and EDItEUR's Chris Saynor, featuring headshots of Fiona and Chris alongside a description of the session.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

Robin Fang of AI-native online bookseller Fox & Fable introduces the business and its opportunities for independent publishers.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

AI tools can make our working lives easier and faster—but only if they are applied in the right places. Michaël Lannoo of Lannoo and Jens Gilis of Crius provide a case study of technology in action.

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference session with Lannoo's Michaël Lannoo and Crius' Jens Gilis, featuring headshots of Michaël and Jens alongside a description of the session.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

The US network of public libraries provides many opportunities for UK publishers. Hear from @hoopladigital.bsky.social, @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social and @ipsuk.bsky.social about the routes to market and how UK publishers can benefit.

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference session with Hoopla Digital's Brad Rose, Boldwood Books' Amanda Ridout and Ingram's Kelly Gallagher, featuring headshots of Brad, Amanda and Kelly alongside a description of the session.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

What really influences a library's purchasing decisions? Join Andrew Knight of @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, chair of the National Acquisitions Group, to pick up practical advice for building stronger relationships with the academic library community.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

Debbie James of The Booksellers Association introduces the BA’s ambitious work on sustainability and Amanda Ridout of @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social and leader of the IPG’s Sustainability Action Group, will discuss the IPG’s new Sustainability Business Toolkit.

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference session with The Bookseller Association's Debbie James and Boldwood Books' Amanda Ridout, featuring headshots of Debbie and Amanda alongside a description of the session.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

Academic, podcaster and author of What If We Got AI Right?, Eleanor Drage's keynote cuts through the noise with a look at the hopes and fears around AI, and how we can harness opportunities without compromising human roles.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 10/08/2026

Jamie Hodder-Williams of @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social and Will Atkinson of @wiltonsquare.bsky.social and @eyebooks.bsky.social reflect on the ups and downs of their last 12 months in independent publishing.

Promotional graphic for the IPG's Autumn Conference session with Jamie Hodder-Williams of Bedford Square Publishers and Will Atkinson of Wilton Square and Eye Books, featuring headshots of Jamie and Will alongside a description of the session.

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