Accessibility is one of publishing’s hottest topics in 2025! Is your content properly accessible? Our ‘Accessibility and Publishing’ online training with Simon Mellins on 18 Nov will help you check compliance with the European Accessibility Act. To book your place visit bit.ly/417uJAI #publishing

If you think you are entitled to a share of the $1.5bn class action settlement with AI firm Anthropic in the US, you can now file a claim. The settlement website has all the info including a searchable database of eligible titles, claim forms and FAQs www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com #booksky

Starting a #publishing business is exciting—but it can also be daunting! To help, we've launched a new course for our members on the IPG Skills Hub: ‘The IPG guide to starting a publishing company’. A comprehensive and accessible guide to the things all new publishers need to know👉 buff.ly/lB9vFk0

It was great to see so many members and publishing friends at our recent Autumn Conference! So much information was covered and you can read ten of our top takeaways from the day on our website👉 buff.ly/bbRmUke #publishing #booksky

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 👇

Our policy advisor @georgewalkley.com has filed his September round-up of important policy developments including #AI policy, Anthropic settlement and the Small Business Strategy and payment terms Now available for IPG members to read👉 buff.ly/NwFk4vd #publishing #booksky

Well done to @faberbooks.bsky.social, flying the flag for independent publishers on this shortlist!

Important news about a delay to this new legislation, which has been occupying publishers' minds lately

Looking forward to this webinar for IPG members about distribution in the US with our friends at @ibpa.bsky.social next Monday, 29 September. Members can sign up here bit.ly/4gAMSNQ

Q4 focus at Amazon: Neill Denny reports on the IPG conference www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article... (£)

The IPG 2025 Autumn Conference featured in-depth discussions on AI, legislation, growth opportunities and the economic challenges facing independent publishers 👇 #BookSky

It's a wrap at our Autumn Conference! Thanks to all our brilliant speakers, chairs, supporters and everyone who joined us, in London or online #ipgac

Great keynote on the media landscape from Lewis Goodall to wrap up our Autumn Conference. 'Content is the new comms… in this economy it needs to be everywhere, anywhere, all at once’ #ipgac

Six takeaways from our Autumn Conference session with Darragh Deering of Ingram #ipgac

Group Sales and Marketing Director, Antje King, and Publishing Partnerships Manager, Megan Taylor, have enjoyed their time at today's @independentpublishersguild.com conference! Did you catch their panel discussions? #IPGAC

Very good session on audiobooks at our Autumn Conference with Spotify's Duncan Bruce and Bookwire's Videl Bar-Kar. These US numbers show the pace of growth #ipgac

Conference slide from The Reading Agency on why libraries matter so much, to publishers and readers alike #ipgac

My brilliant friend @jamesspackman73.bsky.social delivering a masterclass on pitching at #ipgac: another standing room only session, full of warmth and insight.

Great rallying call for publishers and public libraries to work together at our Autumn Conference, with lots of good tips from our friends at CILIP and The Reading Agency. These are some of the alarming reading numbers that we need to tackle together #ipgac

Thanks to all this morning's speakers at our Autumn Conference, including the brilliant Dharshini David, Dick Warner and Lesley O'Mara #ipgac

Five good tips on accessibility from our panel at the Autumn Conference #ipgac

Standing room only at our Autumn Conference breakout on the hot topic of GEO #ipgac

Great turnout for our Autumn Conference session on bookshop promotions, with speakers including Zool Verjee of Blackwell's #ipgac

Important session on accessibility at our Autumn Conference, including analysis of what new legislation means for publishing. If you need to learn more, join our training with Simon Mellins on 18 November #ipgac

Lots of excellent soundbites from Dick Warner, Publisher of Class Publishing: "Have underheads, not overheads" Grasp "hair on fire opportunities" "Stick at the wicket and the runs will come" "Love your products" "It's very important to fail" He's certainly getting everyone's attention! #ipgac

Brilliant lessons from 36 years in independent publishing from Dick Warner of Class Publishing. Be yourself, plan and pivot, keep a close eye on cash, have grit and take care of your people #ipgac

Co-founder of @omarabooks.bsky.social Lesley O'Mara explains the reasons behind the publisher's success as it marks its 40th anniversary: publishing a big variety of bestsellers, always on the look out for new trends and fantastic costings. "Always hire people cleverer that you' she says. #ipgac

Michael O’ Mara celebrate 40 years in indie publishing. I’ve never met Leslie O’Mara but she sent me a really nice Biscuit when I helped her find a new sales and marketing assistant when I worked at The Bookseller and i never forgot it! 🍪 📖 #IPGAC

An inspiring story of independent publishing success at our Conference from Lesley O'Mara of Michael O'Mara Books. 'People ask me when I'll retire - but why would you when you're having such fun?' #ipgac

Keynote speaker Dharshini David brings our Conference the economic picture. The indicators are a mixed bag but there are reasons to be cheerful. ‘It’s been a volatile few years… but on the whole it could be a lot worse’ #ipgac

IPG President @ogadsby.bsky.social opening the @independentpublishersguild.com Autumn Conference #ipgac in London. This promises to be an excellent and thought provoking day.

Getting underway at our 2025 Autumn Conference with a welcome from IPG President Oliver Gadsby #ipgac @ogadsby.bsky.social

Back at the Shaw Theatre in the shadow of the British Library for our Autumn Conference today! #ipgac

📸Snap and share your #IPGAC moment to win a free place at the 2026 Spring Conference! Make sure to tag your posts with #IPGAC so we don’t miss your entry.

We’re nearly ready….cant wait to welcome everyone tomorrow for a wonderful day of inspiring content and networking! #ipgac #booksky #publishing

We're very pleased to be starting a new Independent Publishers’ Partnership with Australia’s Small Press Network! The aim is to bring our two independent publishing communities closer together and share resources and benefits. Read more @bookbrunch.bsky.social www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...

Congratulations to those shortlisted for the @britishacademy.bsky.social's Book Prize 2025, including IPG members @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social and Icon Books🥳 #booksky #publishing

The Southbank Centre is launching Indie Night, a new initiative celebrating the work of independent presses 👇 #BookSky

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. Discount rates expire today, book now👉 buff.ly/xbzhOSN #booksky

If you're interested in hearing more from @readingagency.bsky.social, join our Autumn Conference on 16 Sept where Debbie will be talking on our Reaching Readers panel! Visit our website to view the full programme and book your spot 👉 bit.ly/4lZciGF #booksky www.thebookseller.com/trade-interv...

⏰Don't miss out! The deadline for the Autumn Conference early-bird prices ends today, so book now to take advantage and join one of the biggest and best #publishing events of the year. Book your place now👉 buff.ly/2zPSfJU #booksky #IPGAC

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 👇

Amazon algorithm changes, UK book sales, US news and more are the hot topics covered by our trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson in his September update! Now available for IPG members to read (you will need to be logged in to see it)👉 buff.ly/tuwYkSj #booksky #publishing

🤝 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/3b9MZnF

Looking to level up your #publishing skills this Autumn? Our CPD accredited and award-winning training courses are tailored to the specific needs of our industry and support every professional, whatever their experience or sector of publishing! Here's what's coming up👇 #booksky

Don't miss out! The deadline for the Autumn Conference early-bird prices is 9 September, so book now to take advantage and join one of the biggest and best #publishing events of the year👉https://buff.ly/2zPSfJU #booksky #IPGAC

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 👇

Thinking about joining our Autumn Conference on 16 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/3b9MZnF #booksky

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. You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. Browse current vacancies here 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE #booksky

Want to lead with greater confidence, clarity and impact? Join us in London on 6 November for a training day led by experienced publisher and coach Rebecca Smart. It combines real-world insight and powerful tools to make you an even better leader. To book your place visit👉 buff.ly/1TzsEnQ