MiPA membership for publishers is currently free. Publishers, authors, support industries, and publishing enthusiasts alike are entitled to:
- Professional Development: Our monthly programming is both free and virtual. Our monthly meetings feature publishing experts who provide valuable insight and information about marketing, distribution, writing, editing, production, publishing laws, and more.
- MiPA Website: Discover your source for information about publishing events, the Midwest Book Awards, member news, and more.
- E-mail Updates: Get MiPA news and announcements, regional and national publishing news, and member news at your fingertips.
- Social Media Communities: “Like” us at www.facebook.com/MidwestPublishers and get info and announcements right on your timeline.
- Midwest Book Awards: Our regional awards program is one of the longest-running literary recognition programs in the US.
- Networking: Exchange ideas with other publishers and writers. Meet publishing industry professionals. Make business connections. Get access to current news, events, and publishing trends.
- Marketing, Production, and Promotions: Take advantage of discounts available to MiPA members on book production services, printing, publicity services, and more.
- Discounted membership to the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA): $30 discount; MiPA members can log in and find the discount code in the member resources page.