Authors and Industry Professionals

MPIBA membership allows authors and book industry professionals to support MPIBA booksellers and the MPIBA mission. Join now for direct access to a vibrant, diverse group of regional booksellers, and exciting regional events and programs.

 

Associate MPIBA membership is available to authors; publishing/bookselling industry professionals (agents, media, publicists, etc); and non‐book vendors. These are not voting members, and may not serve on the Board of Directors.

Author Membership

Open to all authors.

Benefits of Membership
  • Access to a full range of print and digital advertising and promotional opportunities to booksellers and the reading public.
  • Opportunity to buy advertising space in the MPIBA Holiday Gift Guide Catalog, both print and digital/email editions.
  • Ability to submit nominations for the annual Reading the West Book Awards.
  • Opportunity to exhibit at the Fall Trade Show.
  • Opportunity to pitch yourself for an appearance at MPIBA conferences, trade shows, and other regional events.
  • Direct access to bookstores and booksellers in the MPIBA region and beyond.
  • Demonstrate your support for MPIBA member bookstores and indie bookselling.
Annual Dues
  • $150
Join Now as an Author

Industry Professional Membership

Open to any professional person or organization engaged in business with booksellers and not directly related to the publishing industry. (eg. media, book reviewers and bloggers, greeting card  and other non-book merchandise sales, fixture and display vendors, etc.)

Benefits of Membership
  • Access to a full range of print and digital advertising and promotional opportunities to booksellers and the reading public.
  • Opportunity to buy advertising space in the MPIBA Holiday Gift Guide Catalog, both print and digital/email editions.
  • Opportunity to exhibit at the Fall Trade Show.
  • Advertise your available positions for free on our Regional Job Listings page.
  • Direct access to bookstores and booksellers in the MPIBA region and beyond.
  • Demonstrate your support for MPIBA member bookstores and indie bookselling.
Annual Dues
  • $150
Join Now as an Industry Professional