Join QUIP
What Is QUIP?
Quakers Uniting in Publications, begun informally in 1983 by a small group of Quaker publishers and booksellers, is now an international network of over 50 Friends organizations and individuals concerned with the ministry of the written word. Members work together to achieve common goals:
• accessible centers for the distribution of Quaker publications
• a website listing of all Quaker publications currently available
• cooperative publishing to provide needed, good books at lower prices
• forum for the exchange of editorial concerns
• education of members in the conduct of sound and ethical business
• increased awareness of Quaker publications in the broader religious book market
• annual meetings for education, business, and encouragement of faith in worship.
Member Benefits
QUIP members receive:
• the QUIP newsletter twice a year
• preferential listing on the QUIP website
• listing as a Quaker publisher
• continuing educational information on marketing, publishing, distributing, and writing
• networking opportunities.
Member Responsibilities
QUIP is a cooperative organization with no staff. Members agree to participate in the work and worship of the group. This includes serving on standing committees, project committees and program planning committees for annual meetings.
Dues/Subscriptions (due annually on by 15 March)
• Individuals: $50 (£35);
• Quaker Booksellers, Publishers, and Periodicals: ½ % of sales with a $50 (£35) minimum and a $350 (£238) maximum. Organizations active in several categories pay on the combined Quaker sales figure. Organizations are entitled to one name on the mailing list for each $50 in dues and may add more for $15 each.
• Non-Quaker Publishers, Booksellers, and Periodicals $75 (£51) to list Quaker-related titles on the web site at the discretion of the QUIP promotion manager.
• Limited Income $20 or £14. (Please consider contributing funds when joining or renewing QUIP membership so that underserved Friends can become involved with QUIP.)