Many Thanks to SPAN's Sponsors

We are proud to share with you these fine companies whose generous financial support has helped to keep SPAN running, especially during this last year. If you like our FAQ, our Publishing Glossary, or any of our articles, then give thanks to this group of publishing-minded organizations. They care enough about the world of independent publishing to support us, and we whole-heartedly recommend you visit them here, to see who they are and support them in return.

We would also like to give a special thanks to our Premium Sponsor,
About-Books, Inc. who has provided an especially high level of support.
You can visit them at www.about-books.com

The New SPANnet Online Community is "Live"
and Free!

SPANnet, our new Web site and online community is in the testing phase.

You can join now at: www.spanconnect.ning.com.

Joining is free and we would love to have your input.

Scott Flora, SPAN Executive Director, is a member.

We have rolled back SPAN Membership dues to 1999 levels. Now is the time to join SPAN and get dozens of bookselling and money-making benefits.

For a limited time new member dues are now $89 (regularly $115).

Click to learn more about joining SPAN.

Click here to learn about SPAN Member benefits.

SPAN's Mission Statement

As a nonprofit trade association, SPAN is dedicated to advancing the interests and expertise of independent publishers and authors through educational opportunities and discounted services.

SPAN members are more successful publishers. Join SPAN today and find out why!

Information on joining SPAN

2009 Member Benefits

From start to finish, beginning to end, SPAN has benefits that will make your life easier. We have separated them into the following logical categories.

Information & Networking

Production, Shipping, & Distribution

Marketing

Lifestyle & Business

Member-get-a-Member Campaign

Everyone wins with this great new program. When you get a new member, we will extend your SPAN membership by three months, with no limit. You can add a free year or more to your membership by bringing your friends and colleagues into the fold.

All members have to do is download a PDF form from the SPAN Web site and have your new member fill it in and send it to the SPAN office.

You can get the form and complete information here.

Publishing Bibliography

Stock your library with these books on publishing and marketing.
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