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MBPR/PEN October Publishing Happy Hour

Union 32 Craft House 2864 Highway 55, Eagan, MN

The Professional Editors Network and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable are coming together for another joint happy hour! Whether you're working in-house or freelance or are just interested in the publishing industry, join us at Union 32 Craft House in Eagan to socialize and network. We welcome editors, proofreaders, publishers, writers, agents, indexers, marketers, designers, illustrators, production managers, and anyone else…  Read More

Webinar: An Introduction to Data Privacy

Zoom online meeting platform MN, United States

Join MBPR for a dive into data privacy with our keynote speaker Claire Cucchi. Individuals have always been concerned about data privacy, and many countries around the world view data privacy as a fundamental human right. It's why we keep important documents in a safe, put locks on file cabinets, and shred our personal documents. But…  Read More

January Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees

Zoom online meeting platform MN, United States

Cultivating an inclusive culture is a priority for many companies. But what are the steps we need to take to accomplish this goal? And how do companies evaluate DEI training and ensure its longevity?

In MBPR’s January webinar, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring and Retaining Employees, keynote speaker Andrew Williams will discuss ways companies can develop and improve DEI policies, especially in relation to the hiring and retention of employees. He will also describe ways to proactively source candidates from underrepresented communities and promote diversity in job postings.

For twenty-five years, Andrew Williams has worked at the intersections of cultural anthropology, educational equity leadership, community-based learning, and global education to advance racial justice, environmental justice, food security, and health equity in the United States and abroad. Williams has served as faculty at DePauw University, as Director of the Posse Foundation, and as Executive Director of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Before his arrival at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Andrew was Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of Minnesota Rochester providing strategic leadership for efforts to center access, equity, and public health in the university’s vision of health sciences education. As the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s first Director of DEI, Andrew leads the execution of the organization’s DEI strategy, including efforts to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, expand access to treatment services, and advance health equity.

This webinar is $5 for MBPR members and students and $15 for nonmembers. When you register via the Eventbrite link, you will receive further instructions on how to attend.

Webinar: Agents, Unclassified

Zoom online meeting platform MN, United States

In MBPR's March webinar, Agents: Unclassified, panelists Eric Smith, Mari Kesselring, and Jennie Goloboy draw back the curtain on the publisher-agent relationship. We'll discuss agent career paths, agent services, best-practices for publishers seeking to work with agents, and—as always—your questions. Please join us for this wide-ranging discussion. Eric Smith is a literary agent and young…  Read More

Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour

Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160, Saint Paul, United States

The Professional Editors Network and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable are coming together for another joint happy hour! Whether you’re working in-house or freelance or are just interested in the publishing industry, join us at Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul to socialize and network. We welcome editors, proofreaders, publishers, writers, agents, indexers, marketers, designers, illustrators, production managers, and…  Read More

Modern Marketing and Publicity Methods

Open Book, Target Auditorium 1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable (in person!) at Open Book for our last event of the season. Bring your own lunch, and MBPR will provide drinks and desserts to share. This conversation about modern marketing and publicity methods will feature four panelists from the Minnesota publishing community. Mallory Hayes, Steve Roth, Bryan Schmidt, and Rachel…  Read More

MBPR/PEN August Publishing Happy Hour

Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia Street #160, Saint Paul, United States

The Professional Editors Network and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable are coming together for another joint happy hour! Whether you’re working in-house or freelance or are just interested in the publishing industry, join us at Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul to socialize and network. We welcome editors, proofreaders, publishers, writers, agents, indexers, marketers, designers, illustrators, production managers, and anyone else in…  Read More

The Power of Small Presses (In-person)

Open Book, Target Auditorium 1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for an enlightening panel discussion that promises to reshape your perspective on the publishing industry. In a landscape dominated by industry giants, it's time to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of literature – vibrant small publishers. In the ever-evolving world of publishing, small presses are quietly revolutionizing…  Read More

Webinar: What I Wish I’d Known about Publishing

Zoom online meeting platform MN, United States

Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for a virtual panel discussion on the secrets and surprises of the publishing industry. Seasoned professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds and roles share what they wish they’d known early in their careers and offer insider tips for success. Andrew Karre is senior executive editor at Dutton Books, an imprint of…  Read More

Webinar: Born Accessible

Zoom online meeting platform MN, United States

Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for a virtual lesson on how to make your InDesign files accessible from the beginning of your project. Learn how and why to implement accessibility features such as alt text, navigation landmarks, bookmarks, hyperlinks, file metadata, and HTML export tags. This discussion will also include an overview of best practices in…  Read More

Webinar: The State of AI in Publishing: Progress, Pros, and Pitfalls

Join the Minnesota Book Publishers roundtable for a virtual panel discussing the current state of AI in the publishing industry. This webinar gathers a group of local professionals with a variety of jobs across the industry who are working to figure out how and where to integrate AI into their workflows while avoiding the challenges…  Read More

“Wherever Books Are Sold”: The Myths and Promises of Book Distribution

Open Book, Target Auditorium 1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable for our season-ending in-person panel discussing book distribution. As books travel from publisher to consumer, the decisions a business makes to navigate this journey are critical to a book’s visibility and ultimate success in the trade and the title’s financial well-being. With options ranging from traditional full-service trade distribution to wholesale…  Read More