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March is Small Press Month 2004:  Click on the image to print poster Karin Taylor, Executive Director of the Small Press Center, says, "Now in its eighth year, Small Press Month continues to honor the quality of work being produced in independent publishing, a part of the industry that is growing at a tremendous rate." Jan Nathan, Executive Director of Publishers Marketing Association, added, "Independent publishers are making a huge impact, and Small Press Month actively promotes all of their work. With an estimated 70,000 independent publishers in this country, they are the real pulse of publishing. " These publishers, and the million plus titles they produce, form the core of the industry. Independent publishers are publishing unknown authors, enhancing the careers of established writers, constantly taking risks, exploring innovative ideas and, through their diverse titles, reaching new audiences. Individual expression is the driving force behind these publishers. The Rest of Us 2003, a study conducted by Publishers Marketing Association, substantiated that the small presses are a vital, growing part of the book publishing industry. The 70,000 publishers in this group accounted for nearly 30 billion dollars in book sales. What's happening during Small Press Month? - Free posters celebrating Small Press Month will be available in February through March. Bookstores, libraries, colleges, publishers and individuals can obtain some of these attractively illustrated materials to make Small Press Month a part of their promotions by calling PMA at 310-372-2732. - "How to Get Published Day," is Thursday, March 4, 2004. On this day, across the country, publishers and small press writers will be teaming up with their local bookstores and libraries to present seminars on the publishing process. In addition to these events, readings and other programs will take place throughout March, as the celebration continues. The Small Press Center is holding a special event on March 4th at 6pm in honor of the day, "How to Get Published and Stay out of the Rejection Pile!" conducted by the experienced freelance writer and publicist, Penny C. Sansevieri. For more information call 212/764-7021. - Bookstores and distributors play a vital part in the promotion and support of Small Press Month. Book Sense, a national marketing program for independent bookstores, will be contacting their membership to encourage their participation. Barnes & Noble bookstores will also be celebrating the month with in-store promotions. Distributors taking part in the celebration are Consortium, Independent Publishing Group, National Book Network/Biblio, Publishers Group West, SCB Distributing, and Small Press Distribution. - The Small Press Book Fair, the country's leading book fair for independent publishers, will take place at the Small Press Center in midtown Manhattan, March 27-28. Over 200 independent book and magazine publishers take part, and special events include literary panels and book arts demonstrations. Admission is free. For information call 212-764-7021. TO REQUEST FREE SMALL PRESS MONTH POSTERS: Posters are available in quantities of five. Publishers Marketing Association, Phone: 310-372-2732 Email: geri@pma-online.org , or visit www.pma-online.org/affiliat.cfm to find your nearest PMA affiliate The Small Press Center, Phone: 212-764-7021 Email: info@smallpress.org Mail or fax this form to: Small Press Month Coordinator Publishers Marketing Association 627 Aviation Way Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Fax : 310-374-3342 Name: _______________________________________________ Publisher: _______________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: _____ Zip: __________ Tel: ___________________________________ Fax: ________________ Email: _________________________________________________ The non-profit organizations, the Small Press Center and the Publishers Marketing Association and PMA's affiliates, sponsor Small Press Month. Additional support is provided by R.R. Bowker, Small Press Distribution, the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), Consortium Inc. and the American Booksellers Association (ABA). Click Here for Suggestions: Six Things to
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