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What do professional book designers really think of modern cover design? Join us March 31st as veteran book designers Victor Mingovits, Nita Ybarra, and Mike Nicholls share their hot takes. Preregister for this free event at tinyurl.com/CoverConfident…. Can't wait to see you there!😊

Missed early bird registration? Maybe not! Register by TOMORROW, March 25th, for extended early bird rates to this year's conference tinyurl.com/PPN26 We can't wait to see you April 24th! 😊

Early bird registration for our 2026 conference is now open! Join us April 24th at the David Brower Center as we discuss how you can Future-Proof Your Publishing Career. Register at tinyurl.com/PPN26 before March 23rd for exclusive rates. See you there! 😊

We've been rained out! 🌧 Due to this week's inclement weather, our meetup at Drake's has been postponed to Thursday, February 26th. The silver lining—there's no need to re-register! For new signups, go to tinyurl.com/PPNatDrakes. We'll see you next week!

Join us at 5pm this Thursday, 2/19, at Drake’s Dealership for another in-person meet-up! This event is open to anyone in the book-publishing industry or looking to join the book biz. Register for this free event at tinyurl.com/PPNatDrakes. We can't wait to see you there! 😊

Finding a new job may feel insurmountable, but on 2/25 trained facilitator and publishing veteran Jim Norrena will show how the five-step model of grieving can help you move from layoff to payoff. Preregister for this free event at: tinyurl.com/Layoff2Payoff. See you there!

We had a great time at this year's PPN Board Retreat. Looking forward to a productive 2026!

Join us Wednesday, January 28th as technology and publishing expert Thad McIlroy discusses the full range of available AI tools and the best way to incorporate them ethically in your publishing workflow. Preregister for this free event at tinyurl.com/BigPicPub. See you there!😊

Join us Thursday, November 20th as social media expert Ariana Adams provides practical publishing strategies for building and maintaining an effective social media presence. Preregister for this free event at tinyurl.com/SocialPublisher. See you there!😊

Join us Thursday, 10/23 for a spontaneous meetup at Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard in Oakland. There's no need to register—whether you're hoping to meet with your local publishing peeps or just interested in the industry, we'd love to see you there!

Join us Monday, October 20th as leading indexers Elizabeth Bartmess and Michele Combs share everything you need to know about the craft of indexing. The event is free, but preregistration is required at tinyurl.com/indexing101. Can't wait to see you there!😊

Join us Tuesday, September 16th as Simona Gheorghiu, a global leader in print management, discusses key considerations in overseas printing. The event is free, but preregistration is required at tinyurl.com/overseasprint. Can't wait to see you there!😊

Join us Tuesday, July 15th as author, speaker, and founder of Hot Studio design firm Maria Giudice discusses life in publishing and what comes after. The event is free, but preregistration is required at tinyurl.com/postpublife. Can't wait to see you there!😊

Join us 6/18 as award-winning designer, typographer, and educator Kevin Barrett Kane reveals his personal checklist for evaluating new (and old!) typefaces and discusses the present and future of the craft. Preregister at tinyurl.com/TypeinDesign. Can't wait to see you there!😊

Join us Thursday 5/22 as PPN celebrates the start of summer. Chill at Temescal Brewing in Oakland with some of your local publishing peeps—plus, find out more about what PPN and BAWiP are up to. Register for this free event at tinyurl.com/PPNinPerson25. Can't wait to see you there!

Join us 3/26 as Gigi Mark and Chansonette Buck discuss the complexities of modern copyediting in a fun open forum. Bring your questions and concerns—this session is all about audience participation! Preregister for this free event at tinyurl.com/copyediting-to…. See you there!😊

Book banning is a persistent practice, but we can learn to address its impact. Join us Tuesday, January 21st as author and publishing professional Nick Weir-Williams shares how. Preregister at tinyurl.com/21stCenturyBan…. Can't wait to see you there!😊

It's not too late! Preregister for Christopher Locke and Johanna Vondeling's walkthrough of the hybrid publishing business model at tinyurl.com/hybridpub. Can't wait to see you Friday!😊

How does hybrid publishing differ from self-publishing and traditional publishing? Join us 11/8 as Christopher Locke and Johanna Vondeling give a walkthrough of this inventive publishing business model. Preregister at tinyurl.com/hybridpub. Can't wait to see you there!😊

Missed our event last month? Check out the recording at tinyurl.com/Workingwith1st….