JULY 9 Membership Meeting

LIGHTNING STRIKES

Learn how current and future advances in Print on Demand technology combined with the wholesale capabilities of Ingram, the largest book distributor in the world, can position you to get your books to your readers.

July's special guest speaker is Ryan McMurty, Account Executive, from Lightning Source, the Book Manufacturing Subsidiary of Ingram, Inc. Ryan has his office in LaVergne, Tennessee, Ingram's world headquarters. With a strong background in all aspects of book manufacturing, Ryan will share his insider's view of the world of digital printing and distribution and how you can make the most of its vast array of opportunities.

• How digital book production technology is changing
• How to use this technology in your business, even if you print your books offset
• How LS and Ingram work together to get your books to retailers and customers
• What's really going on with the Amazon relationship
• How you can gain access to the world's largest distribution book channel of wholesalers, retailers and booksellers
• Get a close look at all the kinds of books Lightning Source prints

In ten short years, Lightning Source has taken the amazing technology of print on demand and refined it into something more. Their finely tuned print and distribution model has revolutionized the book industry so that today, even the most obscure titles can be accessed as easily as a current best-seller. There's a lot to learn at this session. Plan to attend!

Join us the second Wednesday evening of the month, July 9, at the Lodge at Des Peres.

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How to Get to the Monthly Meetings

Map of 1050 Des Peres Road, Des Peres MO

For driving directions, visit: www.desperesmo.org/index.asp?niD=255

Doors open for networking at 6:30PM, meeting begins at 7:00PM. The formal meeting concludes at about 8:30 with networking continuing after the meeting.

SLPA 2008 Meeting Schedule

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ANNUAL MEMBER:
Entitles member to one year (12 months) of full membership privileges. Annual dues are renewable one year from the date the member has paid.
(Join in January 2008, renew in January 2009. Join in April 2008, renew in April 2009.)

2008 Annual Membership Dues
Full member fee: $72 per yr
2nd member of co.: $48 per yr
Student fee: $48 per yr

Please note: Anyone is welcome to attend one of our meetings for a single fee of $6, payable at the door. We call it a “Monthly Membership” and it is valid for admission and networking at one meeting. If you decide to join SLPA that night, your $6 Monthly Membership fee can be applied as part of your annual membership.

Questions? Contact Christine Frank at (314) 205-2679.

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Mail your renewal today to Christine Frank, Membership Chairman.

St. Louis Publishers Association
Attention Membership Chairman
P.O. Box 410182
Creve Coeur MO 63141

You can download the Membership Information form here and mail it in along with your check!

St. Louis Publishers Association Newsletters
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July 2008
Download the July SLPA newsletter here for helpful information on Print on Demand, as well as a brief tour of our remodeled web site, launching soon!

June 2008
Download the June SLPA newsletter here for lots of good information on Agent Secrets!

May 2008
Download the May SLPA newsletter here for lots of good information on blogging!

March 2008
Download the March SLPA newsletter here for the latest SLPA information on Small Press Month and member opportunities.

February 2008
Download the February newsletter for information about the February meeting and the membership enhancements we're planning in 2008.

January 2008
Download the January newsletter for a look at what's happening with SPLA in the New Year.