Testimonials

From Amy Barrett-Daffin, C&T Publishing, amyd@ctpub.com

"PubWest has helped move C&T forward in myriad ways. From learning more about the book industry to connecting with vendors and other publishers. Here is a list of what I have gotten: 1. Printers and other vendors that we continue to use. 2. Learned more about the intricacies of working with Amazon, including Amazon StoreFront and all the reports you can get from Amazon that my distributor was not sharing. 3. Edelweiss. 4. Pandemic roundtables: the support from membership during the beginning of the pandemic helped us all figure out how to navigate loans and the payroll protection act. 5. Learning from other publishers about how they are managing their work and applying it to my organization, for example, launching an online learning platform and talking with the person at Sounds True managing their effort, saved me countless hours in research and application. And after meeting Todd from Sourcebooks at a conference, we had a virtual meeting and learned more about using SEO effectively. The list goes on and on. PubWest is a vibrant organization that I rely on every day."

From Marci Monson, Gibbs Smith, marci.monson@gibbs-smith.com

"PubWest is where my publishing journey began. I drove 13 hours through massive blizzards two days after being let go from my first publishing job to find a conference center full of like-minded people who love books, authors, and telling stories to the world."

From Kenechi Uzor, Iskanchi Press, kenechi.uzor@iskanchi.com

"PubWest is a great place for publishers to network, compare notes, and stay updated on the best practices in publishing."

From Rachel Bell, Overcup Press, rachel@overcupbooks.com

"PubWest is the essential professional community for book publishers. The members are always eager to support fellow publishers - and supporting the success of the entire book publishing ecosystem."

From Jane Ferreyra, University of Nebraska Press, jferreyra@unl.edu

"The collegiality of the members is number one! And that the organization has such a wide range of offerings benefits, from things like boot camp to vendor discounts."

From Leigh McDonald, University of Arizona Press, lmcdonald@uapress.arizona.edu

"PubWest has been an amazing way to build connections with peers and vendor partners. Attending conferences and virtual roundtables has been a deeply valuable way to share insights, resources, and ideas on all aspects of our dynamic and ever-changing business. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to work together to help shape the future of our industry through volunteering on the board and committees. From awards and program planning to building out internship programs and DEI resources, our work brings more voices and experiences to the table and supports both the current and next generation of publishing professionals."

From Michelle Halket, Central Avenue Publishing, michelle@centralavenuepublishing.com

"I have been a member of PubWest for the past five years, and it has played a vital role in running and expanding my press. As a small business with only a few employees, the ability to connect with like-minded individuals in the industry has provided us with a range of opportunities and avenues. Through both the in-person conferences and online round-tables, we exchange ideas, learn new concepts, and gain insights into how fellow publishers are tackling similar challenges. I have acquired new tools at reduced costs and connected with suppliers who have helped make my press more scalable and profitable. I plan to remain a member for as long as I'm in this industry!"

From Leah Hernandez, Young Authors Publishing, leah@youngauthorspublishing.org

"I love the PubWest community and willingness from other members to share best practices, tips and information on how to be a better publisher."