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Book Design Contest: Deadline Extended to March 23

NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!!
Third Annual Southwest Book Design and
Production Award (SWBDA) for Excellence

Applications are still being accepted! 

Download the application  now or
visit our homepage, where you can get the form and see last year's winners.

We extended the SW Book Design Contest Early Bird discount to the limit, with terrific response, so now we're extending the regular deadline.  The new deadline is March 23!  

The SWBDAs are still a bargain for members at only $40 per category plus $25 for an additional category for the same title.  The entry form is attached for you to print out, and is also available on our website, www.nmbook.org where you'll also see a list and slide show of last year's winners. Winning books sell better. Make yours a winner and enter now!

The application can be downloaded from our website homepage, so join the fun.

Calendar Highlights

Things are lively at NMBA this month!

Book Design Award
Only one more day to receive the Early Bird Discount for Southwest Book Design Award (SWBDA) but we are still accepting submissions until February 13. Please send 2 copies of each title, a completed application form, and the appropriate fee.

Library Shows
NMBA will have a booth at the Philadelphia Library Association Show in Philadelphia and the New Mexico Library Association Show in Las Cruces!. We will be displaying your titles! Please send books and fee to Paula Lozar -- see below for details.

Publisher's University coming up soon!
The IPBA Publisers' University will be held in San Francisco this year on March 9 & 10. A scholarship is offered to one person from NMBA. Applications will soon be available at their website. Please let us know if you are planning to go.

2012 Membership year
January was the month to renew  your membership, but you can continue to renew throughout the year. You'll be a member until the end of December 2012. Support your Book Association and continue to receive the benefits of membership -- renew now!


Calendar of Events

Feb. 3 – Last Chance Early Bird Special for entering NMBA’s Third Annual Bok Design and Production Awards for Excellence. You may download the application from our website.

Feb. 9 - Thursday - NMBA Board Meeting 1:00 PM at Lena St Boardroom PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY FOR THIS MONTH ONLY

Feb. 10 – NMBA Monthly Networking Luncheon PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE will be at Tiny’s Restaurant and Lounge, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tiny’s is in the Crossroads Center at corner of St. Francis Drive and Cerrillos Road (easy access from St. Francis or Early Street),  Choose from the regular lunch menu, plus these specials just for NMBA: Two Beef or Chicken Guacamole Tacos $6.50; Half Cheese Enchilada $6.95; Half Chicken Enchilada $7.95. Reservations not required.

Feb. 12 -  PLA/NMLA Library Shows Deadline!  Send your 5 or 6 books and 75 catalog pages directly to: Paula Lozar, NMBA Library Shows, 7499 Sagebrush Road, Santa Fe, NM 87507, (505) 473-3479.

Last Chance for Early Bird Special: February 3rd

Last Chance for Early Bird Special: February 3rd
for NMBA's
Third Annual Southwest Book Design and
Production Award (SWBDA) for Excellence

Applications are now being accepted!

Download the application  now or
visit our homepage, where you can get the form and see last year's winners.


 

Enter this healthy competition as a means of promoting excellence in books. Competition is open to all in the southwest region, NMBA Members and Non-Members alike. We expect entries from all over the Western United States.

Applicants range from large, medium, and small publishing companies, as well as independent and self-publishers, book designers and producers, authors, editors, and printers.

It's been a pleasure to see people publishing their first books competing and winning against large university and commercial houses. Having a winning book is more than a feather in your cap, it's a great way to promote your book.

The entry fees are low with early bird and NMBA discounts.

We want to include anyone with a beautiful book and the spirit to compete.
The application can be downloaded from our website homepage, so join the fun.

For more event listings, please visit www.nmbook.org.
NMBA is a New Mexico nonprofit professional organization serving all book professionals.

1/28 Workshop: Only a Few Spaces Available

NMBA Interactive Workshop
How to Sell More Books through
Great Planning
Saturday, January 28, 2012
1:30 to 5:30 PM (please note time change)
 

Only a few spaces remain for this workshop!  If you are planning to register, please do so now to guarantee your place. Just click on the link at the bottom of this message. Because of the limited space, we WILL NOT be able to take new registrations at the door.
 
If you have previously registered but will not be able to come, please contact us by phone (505-660-6357) and let us know so that we can give your space to someone else.  Thank you!

Presenter: Scott Flora

Location:  The Library of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, corner of St. Francis Drive and San Mateo Road
Cost:  $35 for NMBA members; $40 for non-members
Contact: 505-660-6357 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Creating a marketing plan is critical to the success of your writing and publishing business.  The New Mexico Book Association presents an interactive workshop, “How to Sell More Books through Great Planning.” The workshop will be presented by Scott Flora, vice president and co-owner of About Books, a book production company. Scott was formerly the Executive Director of The Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN). He has presented popular workshops on book marketing at many conferences.
 
This workshop will provide you with the tools to develop a custom marketing plan designed to sell your book to your targeted customers. You will complete a marketing plan that includes a mission statement, target market list, and list of promotional projects. The four-hour workshop will include activities such as small group discussions and brainstorming, case studies, marketing games. Workbooks for participants to follow and complete will be provided.
 
Space is limited, so register early:  via the web site at www.nmbook.org, or by phone at 505-660-6357.

New Open Position: Libro Editor

Here is a fine opportunity to show off your stuff as an editor, writer, graphic designer. New Mexico Book Association is looking for an editor and production manager for Libro, our bi-monthly 4-6 page membership newsletter. Libro is presently printed and bulk mailed, and also posted on our website for members. Libro will shortly be switching over to an on-line newsletter.

  • Candidate will work with own computer and have appropriate software, such as Quark XPress or InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat for making PDFs. 
  • Editor will gather content, largely from the board, on programs, events and new members. Editor shall create the layout and the pre-press files for print or on-line, and if hard copy also be responsible for mailing.
  • A modest stipend is offered, along with free membership and placement of a small ad in Libro.
Please apply by e-mail to Jim Mafchir   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Attach samples of your work, if possible.

The board is able to offer a modest stipend, plus you will be able to place a free advertisement for your business in Libro and on our website.

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