Book Publishing

Saskatchewan Publishers Group

The Saskatchewan Publishers Group (SPG) is a non-profit umbrella organization for Saskatchewan publishers, and is dedicated to promoting the Saskatchewan book publishing industry. Saskatchewan publishers produce award-winning, high quality, and professionally designed and printed books by Saskatchewan, Prairie, Canadian, and International writers. Each year, more than 75 books are published, promoted and marketed by these presses.

SPG's Objectives:

1. provide a forum for sharing information and ideas
2. speak for the common interests of its members
3. undertake specific projects, programs and studies
4. work closely with other publishing and cultural organizations across Canada

The Saskatchewan Publishers Group serves its members through ongoing communication, promotion of the Saskatchewan book publishing industry, lobbying on its members' behalf, and researching, planning and implementing joint projects. The SPG co-ordinates joint projects such as marketing reports and databases, sales presentations at conferences, distribution of publishers' catalogues, and book displays. It works with other Canadian publishing associations on marketing and promotional activities, on professional development, and liaison with related associations (libraries, book stores, writers' groups). The SPG assists its members and the government in the development of book publishing policy.