APSS - Association of Publishers for Special Sales - Helping Publishers Sell More Books in More Ways
Contact Brian Jud (BrianJud@bookapss.org) for more information about setting up a national network of local chapters to give members the benefits of a national association but still have local face-to-face contact. They now have chapters in many US cities – and Toronto.
Membership Categories
Basic membership: Free for participation in the APSS community of groups and forums without the benefits of full membership. Basic members may upgrade to full membership at any time.
Full Membership ($89 per year, or $60
if a member of a partner organization, or for additional employees at the same member company): Serious authors and book publishers seeking advice, information, savings and services to help them build a publishing business through the profitable sale of their content to non-bookstore buyers.
Chapter Membership: $60 if you are a member of an APSS local chapter (see a list at www.bookapss.org). APSS members now have access to face-to-face meetings in cities around the U.S. and Canada. Get all the benefits of a national association plus local meetings and personal networking. If there is no APSS chapter near you, contact BrianJud@bookapss.org to start one.
Associate membership ($150 per year): a supplier or consultant to the publishing industry who offers services that meet the needs of APSS members example, printers, editors, book designers, marketing consultants, publicists, distributors, etc.).
One-Time Discount offer: $45 one-year membership fee for current APSSnet members (those with free membership) may join APSS using this one-time 50% discount. The Idea Marketplace is currently closed to new registrations.
Join APSS and receive
Discounts on...
Ebook conversion, awards
Shipping
A subscription to Publishers Weekly
Website development
Promotional Products
Staffed trade show exhibits
A listing in the Yearbook of Experts
One-on-one coaching
Publicity services
Book reviews
Pubmatch
CIP registration
Marketing programs...
An annual conference
Distribution to retailers
Resource centers
Book-marketing wizards
A monthly speical-sales newsletter
Educational programs
Tips booklets
Email Blasts
Free webinars
Marketing community
Bookstore distribution
Cooperative mailings
Contact Brian Jud (BrianJud@bookapss.org) for more information on any membership category
