Masson appointed SPN chair, Webster steps down
The Small Press Network (SPN) has appointed Christmas Press publisher Sophie Masson as president, replacing Michael Webster, who has stepped down after six years in the role. Webster, who was...
Missingham to deliver keynote as SPN annual conference goes online
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced that Sam Missingham, founder of the UK-based marketing agency The Empowered Author, will be the keynote speaker at its 2020 Independent Publishing Conference,...
Most Underrated Book Award 2019 shortlist announced
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the shortlist for the 2019 Most Underrated Book Award (MUBA). The shortlisted titles are: Brontide (Sue McPherson, Magabala) Antidote to a Curse (James...
Attendance up at SPN conference 2018, ‘incredibly positive’ response
The Small Press Network’s (SPN) seventh Independent Publishing Conference was held at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne on 22-24 November. SPN general manager Tim Coronel said the response to this...
Most Underrated Book Award 2018 shortlist announced
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the shortlist for the 2018 Most Underrated Book Award. The shortlisted titles are: Gwen (Goldie Goldbloom, Fremantle Press) Living in Hope (Frank Byrne with Gerard...
SPN Independent Publishing Conference 2018 program: publishing in the age of Trump, podcasts, disability awareness
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the full program for its 2018 Independent Publishing Conference, which will run at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne from 22-24 November. The three-day...
SPN announces Isdahl, Dattner as conference keynotes
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the keynote speakers for the 2018 Independent Publishing Conference, which runs from 22-24 November 2018 in Melbourne. Danika Isdahl, production manager at US-based...
Staff changes at the Small Press Network
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the appointment of Tim Coronel as general manager. Coronel, who was previously communications manager for SPN, takes over from Matthia Dempsey, who has...
ASA Model Trade Publishing Agreement now available to SPN members
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and the Small Press Network (SPN) have partnered to make a version of the ASA's Model Trade Publishing Agreement available to all full members...
SPN announces 2018 conference research day keynote
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced Monash University associate professor Rebecca Giblin as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Independent Publishing Conference academic research day, which will take place...
Publishers selected for SPN mentorship program
Eight small publishers based in Victoria have been selected for the Small Press Network’s (SPN) mentorship program. The publishers are: Celapene Press, Empowering Resources, Monash University Publishing, Miscellaneous Press, Three...
New SPN mentorship program for Victorian members
A new Small Press Network (SPN) program will match six Victoria-based SPN members with established publishing professionals for a year-long mentorship. SPN general manager Matthia Dempsey told Books+Publishing ‘many small...
Dempsey joins SPN as general manager
Former Books+Publishing editor-in-chief Matthia Dempsey has joined the Small Press Network as general manager. Dempsey takes over from Hannah Cartmel, who is returning to freelance editing. Cartmel has been acting...
SPN: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth drinks
Join the Small Press Network for a casual get-together in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Perth. All booklovers, SPN members and their guests are welcome, and drinks and food will be...
SPN conference travels to Sydney; Australian book sales up 2.4% reports BookScan
The Small Press Network (SPN) delivered its third Independent Publishing Conference—and its first outside of Melbourne—at the Federation Conference Centre in Sydney on 13 and 14 November.‘We kept being told...
SPN conference academic program finalised, award date announced
The Small Press Network (SPN) has confirmed the final program for the academic day of its 2014 conference, to be held in Sydney on Thursday 13 November, and announced that...
SPN at Frankfurt: Dattner to represent Affirm, Transit Lounge, Fremantle and Sleepers at Frankfurt
Four Small Press Network (SPN) publishers will be represented by former SPN general manager Zoe Dattner at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Affirm Press, Transit Lounge, Fremantle Press and Sleepers...
Webster appointed SPN chair
The Small Press Network (SPN) has announced the appointment of Michael Webster as chair of the SPN board.‘Michael’s career in the Australian book industry has spanned more than forty years...
SPN conference draft program released, tickets on sale
The Small Press Network has released a draft program for its third Independent Publishing Conference, which will be held in Sydney from 13 to 14 November. The first day of...
SPN publishing conference dates, venue announced
The Small Press Network’s Independent Publishing Conference will be held in Sydney from 13-14 November.The organisation’s third annual conference, and its first outside Melbourne, will be held at the Federation...