Welcome to IBPPG
The Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group ("IBPPG") is an organization that aims to promote professional standards in independent book publishing (also known as "indie" book publishing), and provide support and recognition for the independent book publishing profession .
IBPPG co-sponsors the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the largest international book awards program in the world for self-published and indie authors, which was established to recognize and honor the best independently published books of the year in more than 80 categories.
What Is Indie Book Publishing?
In an article at CNN.com titled "If it's cool, creative, and different, it's indie," journalist Catherine Andrews wrote: "The term 'indie' traditionally refers to independent art -- music, film, literature or anything that fits under the broad banner of culture -- created outside of the mainstream and without corporate financing."
Although many independent book publishing companies are incorporated, they are independent of the major conglomerates that dominate the book publishing industry. Independent book publishers include small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, [. . .]
Read MoreIBPPG Membership
Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG) is a membership association for independent or "indie" book publishing. IBPPG is part of the International Association of Professional Organizations (IAPO).
Independent book publishing professionals are people who are employed by, or provide services to, the independent book publishing industry. They include publishers, editors, writers, proofreaders, designers, marketing professionals, distributors, printers, agents, bookstore owners, and others. IBPPG membership is also open to students and supporters of indie book publishing.
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Next Generation Indie Book Awards is thrilled to announce a new series of workshops.
These workshops are FREE and will be virtual/online, so anyone can attend from anywhere!
Produced and hosted by the NIGBA, with content provided by our executive team and some special guests.
Bringing more than 75 years of publishing and book marketing experience combined, each segment will welcome questions ahead of time and in real-time chat, so we can tailor discussion specifically to attendee needs.
Anyone interested in future workshops can email to be placed on a waitlist.
ANNOUNCING: The Next Generation Short Story Awards!
The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is pleased to introduce a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. This program is designed to celebrate the best short story writing and the creative minds behind the words. The Next Generation Short Story Awards is open to all authors, even first time authors, in the U.S., Canada, or internationally who have an original short story (5,000 words or less) written in English that has not been previously published. Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 awards year. Learn more and enter online at shortstoryawards.com
Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group is proudly affiliated with Next Generation Indie Film Awards. Next Generation Indie Film Awards is a not-for-profit organization devoted to supporting filmmakers through its annual awards and other programs. It endeavors to assist filmmakers at any stage of the filmmaking process in reaching an audience, and aims to advance filmmakers’ careers through services, education, and resources. You can learn more about the annual awards program or submit your film at indiefilmawards.co .
