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We are at The London Book Fair!
Come by our stand to meet some of the team and check out our books (we're at booth 7C40, right next to @independentpublishersguild.com 😊📚)
#LondonBookFair #LBF #publishingcommunity
Bore da from London Book Fair! 👋
Come find us on stand 7C40 with @independentpublishersguild.com and stand 2A109 with @publishingwales.bsky.social to browse our wide range of books 📚
#ExploreLBF26 #LBF26
And we’re off! Day one at The London Book Fair #lbf #thelondonbookfair
Happy International Women's Day! A big shout out to all the women in #publishing making their mark on our amazing sector.
Special appreciation to the female IPG team who work so hard to help our members.
#iwd #internationalwomensday
If you're exhibiting at The London Book Fair next week and plan on arriving at the fair on Monday do note that Olympia ask that people to wear high-viz jackets and steel-capped boots and carry exhibitor passes.
#LBF #LBF26 #TheLondonBookFair
⏰ There are only a few days left to enter the 2026 Independent Publishing Awards!
You can enter as many categories as you like, and it’s completely free for IPG members.
The deadline is Sunday 8th March. For more details visit buff.ly/hx9HACz
#publishing #booksky
Thanks Alastair
Everyone at the IPG is thrilled that our chief exec Bridget Shine is on the 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist, a collaboration between @fsb-uk.bsky.social, CBI and @taforum.bsky.social to celebrate and recognise inspirational women in the Association sector - buff.ly/8KvWlEA
Happy #WorldBookDay!
At our recent Spring Conference, the leader of the National Year of Reading Jonathan Douglas, reminded people of the immense social value of books. “It’s not just about growing the market—it’s about creating a better society.” buff.ly/XmFv5fI
@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social
This is what winning looks like 🤗
It’s a morale-booster, a profile-raiser, a door-opener and much more.
The deadline for entries to this year’s Independent Publishing Awards is midnight on Sunday (8 March). For more details visit buff.ly/hx9HACz
#publishing #booksky
One week to go! 🤗 #lbf
If you’re heading to The London Book Fair next week, please do come and see us at our collective stands 6E70/71 and 7C40.
#publishing #booksky #londonbookfair
Reading, Rights and the Road Ahead, a great round up from our friends at Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS) of our recent Spring Conference👉 www.pls.org.uk/news-events-...
#publishing #booksky
Thank you to the @taforum.bsky.social judges
We Won!!!🏆Last night we were thrilled to pick up the Skills Development Award trophy at the Trade Association Forum Awards.
It was a great night of celebration and we are so proud of the development of The Place for Publishing Excellence.
Huge thanks to our amazing educators and IPG team.
Promotional graphic for the IPG's 2026 Independent Publishing Awards, which is now open for entries. Includes photos of winners from the 2025 Independent Publishing Awards.
Did you know there are 14 categories to choose from in our Independent Publishing Awards?
From Audio to Impact, DEI to Metadata — you’re sure to find one to suit you (probably several!).
Entry is easy and free for IPG members, visit our website for more details👉 buff.ly/hx9HACz
#booksky
Promotional graphic for The Place for Publishing Excellence, the IPG’s home for authoritative training courses and other professional development resources. The graphic contains details of upcoming courses with accompanying headshots of the educators.
Looking to improve your skills or train colleagues?
The Place for Publishing Excellence is the IPG’s home for authoritative training courses, tailored to the specific needs of independent publishers.
We've helped upskill hundreds of IPG members, visit our website for more info buff.ly/amCIubv
If you're getting started in rights or want to improve your strategies, @ies-sas.bsky.social are holding a ‘Selling Rights Short Course’ in central London on 7 and 8 May.
This is a popular course that has helped many IPG members over the years.
For more info visit ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Commercial Manager (Sales & Rights) at @extraordinarybooks.bsky.social
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: West London / Hybrid
Closing date: 31 March 2026
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
Rights and Contracts Assistant at The History Press & Flint Books
Initial 12-month contract, 16 hours per week
Salary: £23,809 pro rata per annum
Location: Cheltenham
Closing date: 4 March 2026
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
Chief Executive Officer at @brisunipress.bsky.social
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Location: Bristol
Closing date: 4 March 2026
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
Business Development Manager at the Book Council of Wales
Salary: £44,075 – £47,181pa
Location: home/hybrid or office-based (Aberystwyth)
Closing date: 2 March 2026
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
Sales & Marketing Executive (part time) at @facetpublishing.bsky.social
Salary: £24,238 pa (FTE £30,298) including London Weighting; £20,398 pa (FTE £25,498) for Outside London
Location: Remote
Closing date: 1 March 2026
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
Publishing Administrator at @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social
Salary: £28,860 per annum
Location: London, hybrid
Closing date: 27 February 2026
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
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 👇
Congratulations to all the Library of the Year Finalists in @thebookseller.com's British Book Awards 2026!
www.thebookseller.com/news/the-bri...
Promotional graphic for the IPG's Lead for Impact training taking place in London on 26 Feb 2026. The graphic includes a headshot of the educator Rebecca Smart accompanied by written testimonials from previous course attendees
It’s National Leadership Day, a good chance to reflect on the leaders who’ve shaped us — and the kind of leader we want to be.
If you're interested in sharpening your leadership skills or supporting a future leader, our one-day Lead for Impact course in London on 26 Feb could help buff.ly/frSjpwF
Promotional graphic for the IPG's new AI short training courses. It contains details of the upcoming courses and features a headshot of the educator, George Walkley
We’re pleased to announce a new four-part series of short #AI training sessions this March.
Led by by @georgewalkley.com, they will cover AI’s applications in content creation, data analysis, websites and GEO and boards and governance.
For more details visit buff.ly/6H6OL0H
#publishing #booksky
That's fantastic! 🙌
Congratulations to all the Small Press of the Year Finalists in @thebookseller.com's British Book Awards 2026!
It's fantastic to hear that this year received the largest ever number of entries, leading to a record number of finalists across the UK and Ireland🙌
www.thebookseller.com/news/the-bri...
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