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About the Organization
Washington Book Publishers (WBP), begun in 1976, is an informal,
all-volunteer group of professionals in book publishing. Six or
seven meetings each year provide opportunities for members to get
acquainted with their colleagues throughout the area, to trade ideas
and information, and to listen to expert speakers.
Program
topics are suggested by members and have included writing, editing,
design, production, marketing, rights, new media, the world of book
and electronic publishing. Generous cooperation from members allows
for various meeting locations.
The WBP annual Book Design & Effectiveness Competition, held in
the spring, is a highlight for the Washington-area book publishing
community. See the various sections of this web site for more about
the Competition and about programs.
Who Are the Members?
The membership comprises individuals, not organizations. Membership
is open to those who work in book publishing, excluding only the
technical work of printing and binding, and to legal and educational
professionals. Members work in virtually all of the non-technical
aspects of book publishing, including editing, design and production,
proofreading, translation, indexing, marketing, administration,
and management. The diverse membership comes from government, educational,
commercial, and association publishing.
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