May 2013 - IPPY Results - BookExpo
- BookExpo America 2013
- Facebook 101
- 2013 Hot Spots
- Indie Groundbreaking Book: APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepeneur
- Indie Groundbreaking Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
- Indie Groundbreaking Bookseller: Basically Books
- Independent Publisher: The Book
- From the Tech Desk
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2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results
Here are the results of this year's awards, 382 medalists chosen from over 5,000 entries. Congratulations!
Indie Groundbreaking Bookseller
Indie Groundbreaking Bookseller: Basically Books
"Christine and David Reed have fostered a business that rings true to their motto: “More than a Bookstore...A Gathering of Things Hawaiian.”
Indie Groundbreaking Book
Indie Groundbreaking Book: APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepeneur
"It's an extensive instructional manual that (among other things) breaks down misconceptions of the publishing industry, queries authors about their motives for writing a book, and lays forth the unique demands of the independent publishing circuit."
Indie Groundbreaking Publisher
Indie Groundbreaking Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
"It was sort of a light-bulb moment where we realized that on top of the core distribution, which was really ahead of the field, there was a need from our clients to offer publishing services.”
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BookExpo America 2013
"The four-day conference has something for everyone, and is a great place to network, showcase your books, visit the hundreds of exhibitors from across the world, and learn from the greatest minds in publishing."
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Facebook 101
"With a Facebook author page, you can schedule events—giveaways, book tours, release dates—connect to your readers in a professional space, and use the page to link to your website and/or blog."
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2013 Hot Spots
"Choosing the right literary events to attend this summer can lead to an experience that’s both productive and fun."
Book Review
Happy Again at Last: Life in the Art World
"McGowan paints quirky yet believable characters—critics, artists, men and women struggling with their work, with their galleries, with their teaching jobs, and, from the opposite point of view, characters who struggle with the artists in their lives."
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The Saturday Evening Post Launches 2014 Great American Fiction Contest
Now budding fiction writers across the country have the opportunity to contribute to one of the staples of American literature. The Post has announced its “2014 Great American Fiction Contest”. |
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Indie Groundbreaking Bookseller: Basically Booksby Nicolette Amstutz "Christine and David Reed have fostered a business that rings true to their motto: “More than a Bookstore...A Gathering of Things Hawaiian.” |
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Indie Groundbreaking Book: APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepeneurby Craig Manning "It's an extensive instructional manual that (among other things) breaks down misconceptions of the publishing industry, queries authors about their motives for writing a book, and lays forth the unique demands of the independent publishing circuit." |
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From the Tech Deskby Craig Manning "There’s a certain level of comfort for publishers in recruiting successful bloggers to turn their ideas into books, because by the time they get there, the following is already in place and the concept has achieved mass popularity." |
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Indie Groundbreaking Publisher: Greenleaf Book Groupby Ariel Bronson "It was sort of a light-bulb moment where we realized that on top of the core distribution, which was really ahead of the field, there was a need from our clients to offer publishing services.” |
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Happy Again at Last: Life in the Art Worldby Robert McGowan "McGowan paints quirky yet believable characters—critics, artists, men and women struggling with their work, with their galleries, with their teaching jobs, and, from the opposite point of view, characters who struggle with the artists in their lives." |
Features
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2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards ResultsRecognizing Excellence in Independent Publishing - 17th Annual Awards |
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2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards ResultsRegional and E-Book Medalists |
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BookExpo America 2013by Jillian Bergsma A Preview of the Book Fair of the Year |
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2013 Hot Spotsby Lauren White Summer Literary Events Worth Attending |
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Facebook 101by Jillian Bergsma Using Facebook to Promote Your Book |
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Announcing Results of the 6th Annual Axiom Business Book Awards“Recognizing and promoting the world’s best business titles.” |
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The Independent Publisher: The Bookby Jillian Bergsma The New Resource to Help You Toward Your Bestseller |