In her spirit, the Margaret Mead Journalism Award for Reporting on Postmenopausal Health recognizes excellence in print reporting and contributions to the understanding of women's health issues. Faculty will include editors, illustrators, computer instructors, and booksellers. The ISBN Agency recently reported that more than 7,000 new publishers launch their businesses each year. As mergers and conglomerates continue to incorporate major New York publishing houses, the independent sector thrives. Exciting new books are being generated and mid-list authors, no longer welcome at Publisher's Row, are finding new homes.
Small presses are willing to nurture good writers and risk taking on unusual subjects.
In this way they provide reading fare to the American public that is not available anywhere else. We shared our experiences, successes and frustrations in promoting and marketing our books, and discussed ways to improve sales. We also set a date for the next meeting of the Committee. It is Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. in Ventura and is open to members and their guests only. The topic of facilitating and enhancing networking opportunities was often mentioned.