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CSPA to sponsor Publishers’ Institute at ICRS.

Christian Small Publisher Association (CSPA) will host their fifth annual seminar for publishers and anyone interested in becoming a publisher at the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Orlando this summer. 

Publishers’ Institute: Thriving in a Changing Industry will be held on Sunday, Jul. 15, 2012, from 1-3:30p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in room 303A. 

Attendees will learn tips for success in publishing and marketing from experienced professionals in Christian publishing. Topics to be presented include: 

· “Is the World Flat? Trends in eBooks and Digital Publishing,”
John McClure, publisher, Signalman Publishing

· “Selling and Distributing Your Book to Retail… How Does it Work?”
Dave Sheets, VP of sales, Snowfall Press

· “The Ten Essential Elements of Successful Book Promotion,”
Sarah Bolme, director, Christian Small Publishers Association 

Individuals interested in attending the seminar can read more about each presenter and register for the Publishers’ Institute at www.christianpublishers.net. The cost to attend the seminar is $20. Registration will also be taken at the event.

CSPA was established in 2004 to represent and promote small publishers in the Christian marketplace. Representing over 100 small publishers producing materials for the Christian marketplace, CSPA is the sponsor of Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award and is a supplier member of CBA.

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