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Trade Associations...

American Booksellers Association
The American Booksellers Association is a not-for-profit trade organization devoted to meeting the needs of its core members -independently owned bookstores with store front locations -through advocacy, education, and research.


American Library Association
Literacy in Libraries Across America is an initiative of the American Library Association and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, is a $4 million, three-year national initiative designed to strengthen library-based adult literacy programs.


Arizona Book Publishing Association
They aim to serve the needs of Arizona book publishers and promote the publishing industry in Arizona. With more than 100 publishers and associate members, the ABPA continues to grow each year.


Association of Booksellers for Children - Minneapolis, MN
An International Organization dedicated to offering support, and reources to booksellers specializing in Childrens books. They aim to encourage quality standards and service throughout the childrens book industry.


Book Publishers of Texas
Book Publishers of Texas was founded in 1980. Book Publishers of Texas provides its members with industry information, membership benefits and marketing opportunities for publishers and writers of Texas.


Canadian Publishers Council
Represents the interests of publishing companies that publish books and other media for elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and reference markets, the retail and library sectors.


Horror Writers Association
HWA is a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of writers of Horror and Dark Fantasy. It was formed in the 1980's.


Multicultural Publishing and Education Catalog
MPEC provides an open forum for discussion of the tenants of multiculturalism, and to nurture the talent in the emerging pool of multicultural publishing.


National Association of Women Writers
National Association of Women Writers is a great resource for writers. They provide member portfolios and will even advertise your books on their web page.


National Writers Union
The National Writers Union (NWU) is the trade union for freelance writers of all genres who work for American publishers or employers. They are committed to improving the economic and working conditions of freelance writers.


Poets & Writers Online
Poets & Writers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization sustained by the generosity of its' patrons. In addition to grants from foundations, corporations and public funding agencies, P&W is supported by gifts from individuals.


Publishers Marketing Association
The largest non-profit trade association representing independent publishers of books, audio, video and CDs. PMA aim to advance independent publishing through professional development, cooperative marketing and global affiliations.


Publishing Law Center
This site is devoted to providing quality information for the publishing community - publishers, authors, editors, web masters, and freelancers.


Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
This site gives book reviews, aswell as having a magazine/ e-newsletter: the "Bulletin". This gives market guides, features, columns, business news, and science articles.


Small Press Center
The Small Press Center for Independent Publishing is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution dedicated to promoting interaction between the public and small independent book publishers.


Small Publishers Association of America
The premier voice of independent publishing and the second largest such association in the world. They concentrate on your need to sell more books. Faster. Smarter. Easier.


Society of Childrens Book Writers And Illustrators
Act as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. Contact them lists of workshops which they conduct on a regular basis.


SPAN
The Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN) is the premier voice of independent publishing and the second largest such association in the world. They concentrate on your need to sell more books. Faster. Smarter. Easier.


SPAWN
SPAWN provides opportunities for everyone involved in publishing. SPAWN encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other mutual benefits. This site offers you information on writing, research sources, and publishing.






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