Author Reading of The Known World
Date: August 10, 2004
Location: Chapters Literary Bookstore

Presenter: Edward P. Jones

Roundtable Discussions

A chance to discuss topics of interest with colleagues and learn how others are doing things.
Date: November 4, 2004
Location: Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium

"Green Publishing" and Holiday Party
Date: December 8, 2004

Location: ICMA

Presentation: Representatives from the Nature Conservancy, Island Press and Green Press discussed the environmental problems of paper and how publishers can be part of the solution.

WBP Happy Hour
Date: January 14, 2005
Location: Biddy Mulligan's, Jury's Hotel

From Writer to Reader: Current Trends in Publishing and Bookselling
Cosponsored with Women's National Book Association

Location: National Academies Headquarters Building

Date: February 28, 2005
Presentation: Four panelists -- an author, agent, editor/publisher, and bookseller -- discuss issues, changes, and trends in the book business from the perspective of their roles in the creative process.

Book Publishing with InDesign CS
Cosponsored with DC Area InDesign User Group
Date: March 15, 2005

Location: U.S. Navy Memorial Auditorium, 701 Penn. Ave. NW

Book Design & Effectiveness Awards Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Location: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Marketing Books: Hot Tips from the Pros

Cosponsored with Washington Bookbuilders
Date: June 14, 2005
Location: Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC