Upon joining each of the above associations, you will receive a monthly newsletter that is brimming with informative articles—as well as ads by industry professionals including: editors, graphic designers, public relations experts, fulfillment houses, Web hosts, printers, and publishing consultants. You are also certain to benefit from a host of member programs—including reduced-rate shipping, health insurance, car rental, cooperative marketing/advertising programs, and networking/exhibiting opportunities at popular publishing conferences.
Publishers Weekly is a popular industry source (circulation: 40,000) that features interviews with influential authors and publishing leaders—as well as articles highlighting industry changes and trends. Annual magazine subscription fee is $239.99. Both PMA and SPAN offer subscription discounts to members. A comprehensive listing of newly released children’s books is made available twice per year in the spring and fall Publishers Weekly Children’s Issues, available for $20 each. For subscription information, call Publishers Weekly at 800-278-2991 or visit www.publishersweekly.com. Your local library is likely to have copies of Publishers Weekly for review as an alternative to paid subscription.
* As of this printing, PMA is undergoing a name change to Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).
