Associations
Independent  Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
(310) 372-2732
info@ibpa-online.org
www.ibpa-online.org

IBPA is a trade association of more than 4.000 independent publishers that provides marketing programs, education and advocacy within the publishing industry. We belong and we think you should, too!

Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA)
(651) 917-0021
www.mipa.org

Founded in 1984, MIPA is a vibrant professional non-profit association that serves the upper-Midwest independent publishing community and industry through education, networking and peer recognition.
MIPA is a regional affiliate of IBPA. 

PubWest
(503) 635-0056
www.pubwest.org

Established in 1977 as the Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association, PubWest is a vibrant, dynamic trade association of small- and medium-sized book publishers, printers, graphic designers, binderies, and related editorial and marketing service companies.

Audio Programs
Cover that Book
—Insider Secrets for Designing and Writing a Bestseller Book Cover
www.BookCoverTips.com

We created this just for you. You know that your book cover is your most powerful marketing tool. Learn how to make sure your audience notices your book and buys it! For more information about this must-have audio CD program or to buy now, click here.

Copyright and Trademark Resources
www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
www.loc.gov/copyright/circs

Events
Author 101 University
March 1-4, 2012
Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas NV
Click here to get $248 off
and bring a friend for free. Use coupon code CODY.

ISBN & Bar Code Info
U.S. ISBN Agency
(877) 310-7333 (toll free)
www.isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/us/application.asp

Marketing
Mission Publishing (a division of The Mission Marketing Mentors, Inc.)
John Eggen, Publisher
1824 Oak Creek Drive, Suite 414
Palo Alto, CA  94304
Phone: 650-321-1306
John@MissionPublishing.Net
www.MissionPublishing.Net

Our friends at Mission Marketing Mentors help independent professionals and experts turn their knowledge into a system of books and information products that attract a lifelong stream of clients and income. Their mentoring programs are based on 25 years of successful publishing and marketing experience.

Recommended Reading for Self-Publishers
The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter
800-727-2782
www.parapublishing.com

1001 Ways to Market Your Books by John Kremer
800-796-6130
www.bookmarket.com