chosen specifically for members of the
MidAtlantic Book Publishers Association
Great collection of resources, isn't it? The best resource for in-person and distance support from regional publishers like yourself is a membership in MBPA. Aside from access to the collective brain trust of our other experienced indie publishing members, you'll also be able to use the many advanced, valuable education resources posted in our Members Only area of this website. Join now!
Traditional Publishing
Writer’s Market
A venerable annual directory of publishers and agents, available in most libraries. May be purchased in print or on disc, or as a monthly or annual
subscription.
Preditors and Editors
A good resource for researching agents and publishers, and learning who may not be the most ethical to deal with
Independent Publishing
Publisher's Tip Sheet
The MBPA Publisher's Tip Sheet (click link below to download) has many good suggestions on partnering with booksellers to sell more of your titles, benefiting both the publisher and the bookseller.
Publishers' Tip Sheet on Partnering with Booksellers
Subsidiary Rights Resources
The MBPA Subsidiary Rights Resources Sheet (click link below to download) lists the websites of many organizations that offer information and help in the sales and licensing of subsidiary rights to your publishing properties, helping you to maximize return on your acquisitions investments.
Self-Publishing
Self-Publishing FAQ
Book Publishing-Related Newsletters & Blogs
There are many blogs and newsletters for book publishers and authors. We share our favorites here.
Build Book Buzz by Sandra Beckwith. Loads of immediately actionable tips for publishers & authors.
The Creative Penn by author, speaker and business consultant Joanna Penn. Fantastic content and great syndicated podcasts! Don't miss the About page intro blog.
Festivals, Events and Other Exhibit Opportunities
These sites contain listings of places to create a display of your books to the trade and end consumer.
National
Book Expo America (BEA) - The largest national trade show in America's book publishing industry
Regional
Professional Writers' Associations
For writers of all levels -- including self-published authors -- who strive for a higher level of success and professionalism.
Please note that MBPA is a trade organization for book PUBLISHERS. However, we have added a new member level for authors considering becoming publishers. We list the following writers' organizations as a courtesy to those who may have interest in both.
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators of Delaware, Maryland & West Virginia
Delaware Literary Connection
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the literary arts in Delaware, whose membership includes poets, novelists, short story writers, essayists, journalists, video producers and those who just enjoy writing and want exposure to it.
American Independent Writers
Based in Washington, DC, members range from multi-published authors to dabblers in poetry, award-winning journalists to essayists who write for themselves, and everything in between.
National League of American Pen Women
Washington, DC branch -- Authors, co-authors and more.
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Midatlantic
Washington Romance Writers
Including published authors, based in DC
Maryland Writers’ Association
Members statewide and from surrounding states
Eastern Shore Writers' Association
Maryland-based organization that includes self-published authors
New Jersey Romance Writers
Including published authors, based in Iselin, NJ
New Jersey Writers' Society
Three different chapters
New Jersey Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
West Virginia Writers, Inc.
10 Regions statewide
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