MBPA is a professional trade community of independent publishers located in the MidAtlantic area. We welcome all independent and self-publishers, along with authors considering becoming independent publishers, in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. 

We are a regional affiliate of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the largest non-profit trade association representing independent publishers.

Non-Members: Please use the links on the left to learn more about the association and to become a member. We look forward to getting to know you!

Members: You're welcome and encouraged to post to our Discussion Forum or comment on our Blog, the most recent of which you can access directly below. To learn what's new in the ever-changing world of book publishing, check out our newsletter, Making Waves, and our Articles section, all submitted by your fellow members. If you'd like to submit an article of your own, please contact our president at mbpa AT wordforgebooks.com. To renew your membership, please click on View Profile.

Weekly Twitter Chats: Thursdays at 9pm-10pm using the hashtag #MBPA all are welcomed to join in.