Explore Self-publishing Resources and Articles at the Independent Book Publishers Association

Did you know that as part of your SCBWI Premium Membership, you receive a 20% discount off annual membership with SCBWI’s partner organization, the Independent Book Publisher’s Association (IBPA)? Membership in IBPA is perfect for authors and illustrators who want to self-publish and take creative control over their work and their publishing journey.  

Below is a list of the many benefits IBPA members receive. 

IBPA EDUCATION ESSENTIALS - free for members

• PubSpot — IBPA's education hub that has a vast library of articles, webinars, podcasts, and more that explain all aspects of independent publishing
• IBPA Independent magazine — IBPA's bi-monthly magazine with advice on every aspect of publishing and industry trends
• "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" podcast — interviews with indie book publishing experts sharing their successful strategies
• IBPA Independent This Week eNewsletter — weekly informative e-newsletter just for members
• IBPA YouTube Channel

RESOURCE CENTERS - free for members

• Copyright Resource Center
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Resource Center
• Distribution Resource Center 
• Metadata Resource Center 
• Author Publisher Resource Center (filled with resources specifically for authors who want to publish their own work). 
• Distributors & Wholesalers Directory

EVENTS - discounts for members

• IBPA Publishing University — Discounted registration to the premier educational conference for independent book publishers
• IBPA Publishing University Online — Members receive FREE access to all upcoming and past IBPA educational webinars
• IBPA Boot Camps — three separate, targeted all-day virtual educational events for: Staff of Established Publishers, Publishing Startups and New Publishers, Authors Publishing Their Own Work

INDUSTRY GUIDES - free for everyone: members and nonmembers alike! (click links to download)

• IBPA Guide to Publishing Models & Author Pathways
• IBPA Hybrid Publisher Criteria
• IBPA's Industry Standards for a Professionally Published Book

PROGRAMS - free for members

• Innovative Voices Program — apply for IBPA's program, which supports publishers from marginalized communities

SAMPLE CONTRACTS - free for members

• Sample Publisher/Author Agreement
• Sample Translation Rights Licensing Agreement
• Sample Blurb Permissions Letter

Use your SCBWI membership to gain a discount on IBPA membership. You can find the discount code under MY HOME > MY RESOURCES. The code is under the resource, “Member Discounts.”