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- Survey, Book Awards, & More — What’s new at MiPA
September is already here. In Michigan, where I live, we’ve had a sudden burst of false fall after having been baked to a crisp through most of the summer. I love this time of year! To keep everyone looped in on what’s happening at the Midwest Independent Publishers Association, I will periodically offer blog posts that summarize the association’s activity and other industry news of… Read more: Survey, Book Awards, & More — What’s new at MiPA - PubU 2025 – What You Need to Know
(This post will be updated as new information about the conference becomes available.) IBPA’s Publishing University is an annual 3-day education and networking conference for independent publishers—from self-publishing authors to established independent presses—which takes place this year in Saint Paul, Minnesota, May 15–17, 2025. Why Attend PubU? What to do in town? MiPA member Nancy Chakrin wrote a great article on what to do while… Read more: PubU 2025 – What You Need to Know - 2025 Midwest Book Awards Sponsorship OpportunitiesConnect with the Midwest’s vibrant literary community! The Midwest Book Awards Gala on June 28, 2025 brings together authors, publishers, booksellers, and other book enthusiasts from across the region. Position your brand in front of this engaged audience of literary professionals and supporters. Why Sponsor? Sponsorship Levels Gold Sponsor – $1500 Silver Sponsor – $500 Bronze Sponsor – $350 Friend of the Awards – $150… Read more: 2025 Midwest Book Awards Sponsorship Opportunities
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Monthly Meetings
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom from September-May and feature publishing experts on marketing, distribution, writing, editing, production, publishing law, and more.
Upcoming Meetings
November 2025: Community Building and Collaboration: the Art of Building a Literary Career with author Maurice Broaddus
December 2025: Holiday parties throughout the Midwest
January 2026: The Anatomy of the Anthologist with author and editor Jennifer Brozek
February 2026: Archiving and Literary Estates with Jason Aukerman, Ph.D., Director of the Ray Bradbury Center
Notes and past meetings
Midwest Book Awards
The Midwest Book Awards is a competition for excellence in books. The awards recognize creativity in content and execution, overall book quality, and the book’s unique contribution to its subject area.
Upcoming Dates and Notices
Submissions for the Midwest Book Awards will be open this week! Stay tuned for more information and a letter from our president
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