Professional Development

The BPAA offers seminars and workshops that inform our members about new developments in publishing, technology and management. Some sessions may be open to non-members who are interested in learning about the book publishing industry, please see the individual session announcements for more information.

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Professional Development Events

November 13, 2024: A Discussion with the Canada Book Fund

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce A Discussion with the Canada Book Fund, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 at 1:30 pm MT.  The discussion will be guided by submitted questions, and will also allow for participant questions during the session. Invitations for this roundtable will be extended to BPAA member heads

November 20, 2024: Indexing for Publishers

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar entitled Indexing for Publishers, presented by Alexandra Peace and Jolanta Komornicka. Curious about indexing and how it impacts you as a publisher? This session introduces the basics of the indexing process, explains how an index is an asset in marketing the book,

May 22, 2024: Member Roundtable: Catalogues

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming Member Roundtable focused on Catalogues, scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm MT.  This roundtable will be an opportunity for members to share and discuss their current catalogue practices, tools they have found to be successful, and to discuss

April 17, 2024: Author Care for Independent Presses

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Author Care for Independent Presses, presented by Cynara Geissler, Director of Marketing & Publicity at Arsenal Pulp Press at 1:30PM – 3:00PM MT on Wednesday, April 17. Navigating the publishing terrain can be tricky for authors. How can publishers assist in

March 12, 2024: Creating an Integrated Workflow for Publishers

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is pleased to announce Creating an Integrated Workflow for Publishers with Margaret Bryant of Orca Books. Many publishers are working with small teams to deliver against deadlines. How can publishers make the most of their current capacity and implement workflows that incorporate each piece of the publishing process? From

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