Independent Publishers Guild

Leading trade association representing independent publishers

Independent Publishers Guild

Independent Publishers Guild

The IPG supports around 560 members who have a combined turnover of £500m a year and who make enormous contributions to creative excellence and innovation in the UK. We supply our members with vital information, practical advice and great ideas to help them grow and prosper. We represent their interests in the wider publishing industry. And we provide a friendly community in which independent publishers can share knowledge and experiences.

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CPD Courses & Workshops

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Financial Management Essentials: Part One

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By asking five key questions; the course is designed to help publishers improve their awareness of t...

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Publicity essentials

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This course takes publishers through some of the basic principles of book publicity. It provides: an...

Online Course

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The IPG Skills Hub: Print Distribution Essentials

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This course is designed to help publishers: Understand the print distribution options available and...

Online Course

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The IPG Skills Hub: Print Distribution Essentials

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For many publishers; sales of printed books still represent a significant percentage of revenues; wh...

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The IPG Skills Hub: Dignity at work Essentials cou...

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Dignity at Work is an umbrella term for the policies; procedures and cultures that help to create po...

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A practical guide to AI in publishing

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The IPG ‘A practical guide to AI in publishing’ course will take place online. Tailored to the needs...

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AI - Publishing and Copyright

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As Artificial Intelligence sweeps into publishing; join this training session on its big legal impac...

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