Trade Associations and Memberships Directories
BookCareers.com
An independent careers service that provides careers advice and guidance to anyone seeking a career in book publishing and support for those already working in the industry.
Books Council of Wales/Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
A membership organisation representing Welsh publishers.
Booksellers Association
A membership organisation representing bookshops across the UK and Ireland. Works with publishers (via the Publishers Association) to help support booksellers.
https://www.booksellers.org.uk
Independent Publishers Guild (IPG)
Perhaps the indie press’ first stop, the IPG is a membership organisation that runs awards, connects publishers and offers free access to the Croner helpline for business support.
https://www.independentpublishersguild.com
Publishers Association
A membership organisation for publishers. Works with publishers to represent the trade’s interests.
Publishing Scotland
A membership organisation representing Scottish publishers.
https://www.publishingscotland.org
Society of Authors
The authors’ union – works with publishers to promote transparency and fairness in contracts.
https://www2.societyofauthors.org