The Saskatchewan Publishers Group offers numerous opportunities for professional development throughout the year. These include conferences, workshops, networking luncheons, and other activities.

SPG hosts and co-ordinates the annual Spring Publishing Forum. Book publishers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba regulalry meet to discuss the state of publishing, and to work together in professional development. If you are a book publisher, we invite you to join our illustrious ranks for professional development and great networking opportunities!

If you would like to see what we have done in the past please visit our Past Professional Development Programs and download the notes listed below.

Past Professional Development Session Notes

2012 Spring Publishing Forum Day 1 (PDF)

2012 Spring Publishing Forum Day 2 (PDF)

2012 Spring Publishers Forum Session Notes – ECW DIY Digitally Integrate Yourself (PDF)

2012 Spring Publisher Forum Session Notes – Brian O’Leary Context First Background Information (PDF)

2011 Spring Publishers Forum Session Notes – Dave Reynolds (PDF)

2011 Spring Publishers Forum Session Notes – Meghan MacDonald (PDF)

2011 Spring Publishers Forum Session Notes – Mary-Ann Kirkby (PDF)

2011 Spring Publishers Forum Session Notes – Industry Updates SAB and Meghan MacDonald (PDF)

• 2010 Fall PD Session Notes – EAC Key Contacts (PDF)
• 2010 Fall PD Session Notes – eBooks
• 2010 Fall PD Session Notes – Darcy Cullen

2010 TriProvince Publishers Forum Notes
2010 TriProvince Publishers Forum: Peter Cocking’s InDesign Tips available by request
2010 TriProvince Publishers Forum: Peter Cocking’s Selected Typefaces

2010 TriProvince Publishers Forum: Queen’s Printers Presentation (PowerPoint)
2010 TriProvince Publishers Forum: Dianna Barry (ACP) Presentation (PowerPoint)
2010 TriProvince Publishers Forum: Social Media Presentation (PowerPoint)

*Session notes from 2000 – 2009 available on request*