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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 37m

Our chief executive Bridget Shine has written for @thebookseller.com about the ups and downs of life in independent publishing. It’s tough out there, but many IPG members continue to thrive www.thebookseller.com/comment/the-... #publishing #booksky

The rollercoaster ride of independence

Times are hard for indie presses – but they are also leading the way in agility and resourcefulness.

www.thebookseller.com

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 19h

Our 2025 Independent Publishing Report has some interesting insights into IPG members' approaches to big issues like AI, diversity and sustainability.

Read more in the full report👉 bit.ly/47mN8Nc
#publishing #booksky

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 2d

Are you looking for work in #publishing?

Explore a wide range of roles on our popular IPG Jobs Board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies!

You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. Browse current roles here👉 buff.ly/B6O8a1A

Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 4d

Financial management skills are essential to surviving in #publishing, but it can be challenging navigating the myriad aspects of accounting, budgeting & forecasting.

To help, we've launched a new course for our members on the IPG Skills Hub: ‘Understanding Finance in Publishing’ buff.ly/8PcsXA5

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 5d

Tomorrow is #BookshopDay!📚

It's a great time to support our friends in independent bookselling by buying a book or two from your local shop... independently published of course😉

There's lots going on and all the info can be found here booksaremybag.com/BookshopDay/...
@booksaremybag.bsky.social

Illustration of a high street with bookshops and people

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 8d

Sales and stocking issues at Amazon and the Anthropic settlement are some of the hot topics covered by our trade publishing correspondent Will Atkinson in his October update.

Now available to read on the IPG website 👉 buff.ly/o5txvcE
#publishing #booksky

Promotional image for the IPG's October trade publishing update from Will Atkinson featuring a photo of Will.

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 8d

Congratulations!

Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 9d

Sales & Marketing Executive at @saqibooks.bsky.social
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience.
Location: West London, Hybrid.
Closing date: 7 November 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 9d

Systems Administrator at @extraordinarybooks.bsky.social
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000.
Location: West London, Hybrid.
Closing date: 7 November 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 9d

Marketing Executive, Adult Trade, Embla at @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Location: London.
Closing date: 23 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 9d

Senior Editor 12 months FTC at Happy Yak, part of @quartobooksuk.bsky.social
Salary: Salary from £34,500 - £37,000, depending on skills and experience.
Location: London.
Closing date: 13 October 2025
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 9d

Are you looking for work in #publishing?

Then do explore our popular jobs board, one of the industry's go-to destinations for publishing vacancies 👉 bit.ly/2Zt85SE

You’ll find some great opportunities in a variety of roles, sectors and locations. See thread below for current vacancies #booksky 👇

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 12d

Accessibility is one of publishing’s hottest topics in 2025! Is your content properly accessible?

Our ‘Accessibility and Publishing’ online training with Simon Mellins on 18 Nov will help you check compliance with the European Accessibility Act.

To book your place visit bit.ly/417uJAI
#publishing

Promotional graphic for the IPG's accessibility in publishing training on 18 November featuring a photograph of the course educator Simon Mellins and some testimonials from previous attendees

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 12d

Congratulations!

Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 13d

If you think you are entitled to a share of the $1.5bn class action settlement with AI firm Anthropic in the US, you can now file a claim.

The settlement website has all the info including a searchable database of eligible titles, claim forms and FAQs www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
#booksky

ANT Homepage | ANT

www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 14d

Starting a #publishing business is exciting—but it can also be daunting! To help, we've launched a new course for our members on the IPG Skills Hub: ‘The IPG guide to starting a publishing company’.

A comprehensive and accessible guide to the things all new publishers need to know👉 buff.ly/lB9vFk0

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 14d

It was great to see so many members and publishing friends at our recent Autumn Conference! So much information was covered and you can read ten of our top takeaways from the day on our website👉 buff.ly/bbRmUke

#publishing #booksky

Ten things we learned at the 2025 Autumn Conference

www.independentpublishersguild.com

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

Head of Contracts & Business Affairs at Quarto.
Salary: From £60,000 per year dependent on experience.
Location: London.
Closing date: 12 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

Junior Editor – Picture Books at @nosycrow.bsky.social
Salary: £32,000.
Location: London but partly hybrid.
Closing date: 12 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

International Sales Assistant at Quarto.
Salary: From £26,000 per year.
Location: London.
Closing date: 10 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

Rights Assistant, Academic & Professional at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Salary: £27,000.
Location: Oxford.
Closing date: 8 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

International Sales Assistant, Trade at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Salary: £27,000.
Location: London.
Closing date: 6 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

PBS Sales & Marketing Assistant (3 days/week) at Poetry Book Society @inpressbooks.bsky.social
Salary: £24,000 pro rata (£14,000).
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne.
Closing date: 6 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

Journals Coordinator FTC for 12 months at @brisunipress.bsky.social
Salary: £28,778 - £32,080 per annum.
Location: Bristol.
Closing date: 5 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 16d

Editorial Assistant, Bloomsbury Digital Resources at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
Salary: £27,000.
Location: London.
Closing date: 3 October 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE

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