Publishing

How an Idea Becomes a Publication (to the tune I’m Just a Bill on Capitol Hill)

By Meredith Ward / June 18, 2025

If you’re a GenX kid like me you definitely remember Schoolhouse Rock and I’m Just a Bill on Capitol Hill or, my personal favorite, Three is a Magic Number (and the subsequent De La Soul sampling it in their 1989 song, The Magic Number). These catchy cartoons taught young kids everywhere about the United States…

Three Simple Steps to Self-Publishing for Associations

By Kelly Braniff, CAE and Julie Pelstring / April 3, 2024

Associations are often looked to provide thought leadership materials, e-books, and even textbooks for the profession or industry they represent, and it’s no secret that traditional print publishing at a small scale can be tricky and expensive. Many associations have turned to electronic self-publishing as a more efficient method to fulfill this element of their…