CIPA’s Mission

To encourage cooperative efforts and the free exchange of information, experience and expertise to help our members achieve and prosper while also assisting the writing and marketing of their books through cooperative ventures, education and networking.

CIPA ELF

The CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation (CIPA ELF) facilitates and supports child and adult literacy and education through the resources of independent publishing. Visit cipaelf.org for more information about programs and opportunities.

Meet the CIPA Board of Directors:

The CIPA Board of Directors is all-volunteer and is comprised of authors, publishers, and publishing professionals. Members serve 2-year terms. View our current CIPA Board here!

Membership

There are 2 tiers of membership — General Membership (for authors, independent publishers, and other individuals who do not directly offer products or services to other members) and Service Provider Membership (editors, designers, printers, marketing and business consultants, website designers, etc.) for those who provide professional services to publishers and authors.

Interested in joining CIPA?