In a recent conversation with Steph Opitz, the founding director of Wordplay, I learned that book festivals in the time of quarantine have at least one perk—the opportunity to host… Read More →
In a world with a growing number of channels for book distribution, metadata is hugely influential, but it can also be confusing. MBPR’s March webinar explored metadata with someone who… Read More →
January’s webinar featured a conversation about digital content and digital marketing in publishing. While the days of paper-only publishing are long behind most of us, the digital world is not… Read More →
Our September event looked at ways to improve diversity in the publishing industry. In November, we shifted our scope to the content itself, examining obstacles to publishing more diverse content, strategies… Read More →
Join us for a conversation about obstacles to publishing more diverse content and strategies for elevating unheard voices and reaching readers and buyers underserved by mainstream publishing lists. How do… Read More →
I love the smell of a new book—the sandpapery feel of the paper between my fingers, the gentle rustle of the pages turning. I take pride in the number of… Read More →
Many publishing companies have been looking for ways to improve diversity within the industry. Our September webinar featured a panel of three publishing professionals discussing how they have created internships,… Read More →
Job postings are free to paid members of Minnesota Book Publishers’ Roundtable (MBPR), and are available to nonmembers for a $25.00 fee. Postings will remain active for thirty days, and all postings are subject to approval of the MBPR board and Webmaster. To submit a posting, please send a brief description of the job and…
Welcome to the all-new Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable website! It seems a fitting start to the 2020–21 season, which brings many changes. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, MBPR events… Read More →
The only constant in publishing is change. Since the time of Gutenberg, the tension of technology, culture, and business demands have shaped and transformed the publishing industry. Surviving the challenges… Read More →
