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Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)

Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)

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Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) is a society podcast hosted by Christopher Locke. It has 123 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry.We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the largest book publishing association in the U.S. serving independent publishers and author publishers. IBPA’s vision is a world where every independent publisher has the tools and knowledge needed to professionally engage in all aspects of the publishing industry. Your host is IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services Christopher Locke.

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From Local to Global: How Independent Publishers Land International Rights Deals| IBPA Podcast

2

Live Events, Real Results: Marketing, Logistics & Sales Tips for Independent Publishers

3

Funding 101 for Independent Publishers: Grants, Fellowships, and Other Creative Ways to Raise Money

4

Unlocking AI: Expert Tips Every Independent Publisher Needs Now

5

Audiobooks: Insider Tips to Produce & Sell Titles More Profitably

6

Best (and Worst) Book Marketing Strategies

7

How to Find Your Book Publishing Niche to Thrive

8

How to Create a Sensational Book Marketing Plan

9

How Do You Set Up a Hybrid Publishing Company?

10

Savvy Strategies for Book Advertising on Google, Facebook, Instagram, & More

11

Improve Book Marketing Strategies by Understanding Reader Habits

12

How Independent Publishers Can Maximize Their Author’s Bookselling Reach

13

Which Book Distributor is the Right Fit for Your Goals - IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Or Another?

14

Amazon: How to Strengthen Book Sales & Discoverability

15

Increase Profits by Selling Clever Book-Related Products

16

Pitching for Publicity from Podcasts, Blogs, and More

17

How Merging Independent Publishing Companies Leads to Greater Success

18

How Independent Publishers Can Build Successful Working Relationships with Their Authors

19

Direct-To-Consumer Book Sales Strategies

20

Set Your Book Up for Success for the Library Market

21

Tips to Increase Revenue & Run Your Indie Publishing Business More Successfully

22

How Publishers Can Use Strategic Partnerships to Grow Book Sales

23

Solutions to Independent Publishers’ Challenges with Traditional Distribution

24

Learn from Holloway’s Clever Direct-to-Consumer Sales & Discoverability Techniques

25

Advice to Sell Your Books’ International Rights

26

Tips to Level Up Your Independent Publishing Business

27

Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2024

28

Important Lessons Learned from TOKYOPOP’s Incredible Resurgence of Success

29

Solutions to Common Challenges that Independent Publishers Run Into

30

How Independent Publishers Can Land Distribution with Simon & Schuster

31

Reach Readers Through LibraryReads’ Top 10 Books List

32

Grab the Attention of Librarians through a "Booklist" Review

33

Learn How Distribution Sales Teams Sell Your Books to Amazon, Bookstores, and More

34

How Publishers Can Maximize An Author’s Brand & Avoid Book Marketing Burnout

35

How to Build Book Buzz with Social Media Influencers

36

Tips to Sell Your Books to the Education Market

37

Understanding the Importance and Benefits of Trade Reviews

38

How to Maximize Your Success Working with a Book Publicist

39

Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2023

40

Strategies for Indie Publishing Success in the New Year

41

CEO Angela Bole’s Fond Farewell to IBPA

42

How Independent Publishers Can Turn Social Media Followers Into Book Buyers

43

Enhancements & Drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing

44

Tips for Selling Books to the Government, Education, and Healthcare Markets

45

How to Optimize Your Books for Amazon & Run Successful Amazon Ads

46

Profitable & Creative Book Distribution Tips for Independent Publishers

47

How to Persuade Bookstores to Carry Your Independently-Published Books

48

Dependable Marketing Strategies and the Results Publishers Should Expect from Them

49

How to Get Libraries to Carry Your Books

50

BookTok, Bookstagram & BookTube – The Latest Sensations to Market Your Books

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