Why Be A Member?

 

If you love books and all that they contribute to our personal and professional lives, and to the greater good of society for hopefully generations to come, you will show your support by joining Book Publishing Hall of Fame.™ As a member, you will enjoy the benefits of being a part of a welcoming community of those interested in, and concerned with, honoring the world of books – and those who sustain the book industry.

 

If you answer “yes” to many, if not all, of the following questions, you should join – and tell a friend!

 

• Do you enjoy reading books?

• Do you believe books can change individual lives, even the world?

• Do you want to see more people read more books?

• Do you support the First Amendment and free speech?

• Do you want to increase literacy rates in America and abroad?

• Do you want to know more about the history and current trends of the book industry, books, and writers?

• Do you value being a part of a community of like-minded individuals who support books and the art of writing?

• Would you like to have your voice heard in a safe place, where the exchange of ideas can help us determine who or what is really considered great when it comes to books, writers, and the book industry? 

• Are you a parent, educator, writer, librarian, bookstore owner, or someone who works in the book industry?

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What Are The Benefits Of Membership?

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By joining Book Publishing Hall of Fame, you leap an important step towards taking a stand to help the book world grow. Your membership will not only allow you to enjoy several benefits, but it will allow for the Book Publishing Hall of Fame to exist and expand its programming. The world of books, as a result, will be united and it will have a stronger-than-ever voice.

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As A Member, You Will Receive:

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• An open invitation to contribute to the discussion and exploration of what Book Publishing Hall of Fame is and should strive to become. Through the exchange of ideas and open debate we can determine how to properly honor, celebrate, and promote all writers, books, editors, publishers, and book industry organizations – and of course readers – and those who represent our book ecosystem.

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• Access to exclusive and original content produced by Book Publishing Hall of Fame about all aspects and dynamics of the book world, including well-researched facts, interesting statistics, unique trivia, useful resources, visionary commentary, and detailed analysis. The content, some of which may be aggregated and curated, shall inform, enlighten, inspire, and even entertain you.

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• The opportunity for taking digital surveys and contributing to an online forum  on matters relating to all things books – and to see their results. You will get to shape the future of Book Publishing Hall of Fame and impact the way society cherishes books and those who craft them – and are touched by them.

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• Discounts to items sold in our store.

 

• Notifications of online events conducted or endorsed by Book Publishing Hall of Fame.

 

You will, above all else, receive a home to experience the best of the book world, where information, ideas, and resources will be fully available to enhance your experience of books, and to appreciate and further understand the book industry’s history, current trends, and insights on its future. 

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The benefits of membership will expand as the size of membership grows. Every month – if not sooner – new content, surveys, and resources shall be posted and made available to members.

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Who Should Be A Member?

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Anyone who enjoys reading books or is involved in their creation, dissemination, and preservation should join us. This list includes anyone who loves books or has worked in some aspect of the world of books, including:

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• Book readers of all ages.

• Those who work in the book publishing industry – at any supportive level Unpublished writers, ghost writers, and published authors

• Free speech proponents

• Literacy advocates

• Librarians and those who work in libraries – public, college, grad schools, schools (elementary, middle, high school), business/private

• Parents and PTAs

• Unpublished writers, ghost writers, and published authors

• Printers of books

• Book distributors and wholesalers

• Bookstore owners and personnel for chains, indies, colleges, Christian stores, big box stores and gift shops that sell books, and Amazon

• Book and acquisition editors – and book doctors

• Book marketers, promoters, and advertising professionals

• Book cover designers, illustrators, photographers, and graphic artists

• Literary agents and book shepherds

• Educators – teachers, tutors, schools, professors, school boards, MFA writing programs

• Those who work at Frankfurt Book Fair, London Book Fair, Book Expo America, and all writers conferences, book fairs, library trade shows, and publishing conventions

• English majors

• Journalists and news media that reviews or covers books 

• Writing contest organizers and applicants

• Book bloggers and podcasters

• Cultural arts centers and museums

• Those who run book awards or apply for them

• Those who distribute or apply for writers grants

• Foundations that support books and the arts

• Government agencies related to copyrights, trademark, patents

• Audiobook industry: producers, voices, manufacturers, retailers

• Writer retreats and colonies 

• Cultural affairs government agencies

• Book trade associations 

• Leading library trade groups and libraries

• Celebrities who have their favorite authors/genres

• Intellectual property lawyers

• Artists, musicians, and filmmakers

• Book clubs

• Those who work at book publishers: the Big 5, Amazon, independents, university presses, hybrids, self-publishers, e-book publishers, and audio book publishers

• Linguists, lexicologists, grammarians, and punctuation police

• Wordsmiths, crossword puzzlers, Boggle fans, Bananagrams fans, and Scrabble players

• Bibliophiles, book historians, historical societies, manuscript archivists, and researchers