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
Live Events, Real Results: Marketing, Logistics & Sales Tips for Independent Publishers
Funding 101 for Independent Publishers: Grants, Fellowships, and Other Creative Ways to Raise Money
Unlocking AI: Expert Tips Every Independent Publisher Needs Now
Audiobooks: Insider Tips to Produce & Sell Titles More Profitably
Best (and Worst) Book Marketing Strategies
How to Find Your Book Publishing Niche to Thrive
How to Create a Sensational Book Marketing Plan
How Do You Set Up a Hybrid Publishing Company?
Savvy Strategies for Book Advertising on Google, Facebook, Instagram, & More
Improve Book Marketing Strategies by Understanding Reader Habits
How Independent Publishers Can Maximize Their Author’s Bookselling Reach
Which Book Distributor is the Right Fit for Your Goals - IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Or Another?
Amazon: How to Strengthen Book Sales & Discoverability
Increase Profits by Selling Clever Book-Related Products
Pitching for Publicity from Podcasts, Blogs, and More
How Merging Independent Publishing Companies Leads to Greater Success
How Independent Publishers Can Build Successful Working Relationships with Their Authors
Direct-To-Consumer Book Sales Strategies
Set Your Book Up for Success for the Library Market
Tips to Increase Revenue & Run Your Indie Publishing Business More Successfully
How Publishers Can Use Strategic Partnerships to Grow Book Sales
Solutions to Independent Publishers’ Challenges with Traditional Distribution
Learn from Holloway’s Clever Direct-to-Consumer Sales & Discoverability Techniques
Advice to Sell Your Books’ International Rights
Tips to Level Up Your Independent Publishing Business
Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2024
Important Lessons Learned from TOKYOPOP’s Incredible Resurgence of Success
Solutions to Common Challenges that Independent Publishers Run Into
How Independent Publishers Can Land Distribution with Simon & Schuster
Reach Readers Through LibraryReads’ Top 10 Books List
Grab the Attention of Librarians through a "Booklist" Review
Learn How Distribution Sales Teams Sell Your Books to Amazon, Bookstores, and More
How Publishers Can Maximize An Author’s Brand & Avoid Book Marketing Burnout
How to Build Book Buzz with Social Media Influencers
Tips to Sell Your Books to the Education Market
Understanding the Importance and Benefits of Trade Reviews
How to Maximize Your Success Working with a Book Publicist
Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2023
Strategies for Indie Publishing Success in the New Year
CEO Angela Bole’s Fond Farewell to IBPA
How Independent Publishers Can Turn Social Media Followers Into Book Buyers
Enhancements & Drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
Tips for Selling Books to the Government, Education, and Healthcare Markets
How to Optimize Your Books for Amazon & Run Successful Amazon Ads
Profitable & Creative Book Distribution Tips for Independent Publishers
How to Persuade Bookstores to Carry Your Independently-Published Books
Dependable Marketing Strategies and the Results Publishers Should Expect from Them
How to Get Libraries to Carry Your Books
BookTok, Bookstagram & BookTube – The Latest Sensations to Market Your Books
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