If I had a nickel for every prospective author who’s lamented that they can’t write their way out of a paper bag, I’d be a rich guy with a boat, a second home on the coast of Oregon, and a plan to visit Europe. Actually, I already have those things, but my point is this:…
Colorado Retail Sale Tax and Fee Update Heads up – all authors that sell books and other taxable merchandise. Colorado’s destination sourcing rules now apply to all retail sales. The small business exemption of $100,000 or less in annual sales expired September 30, 2022. The author’s place of business is no longer the source of…
Many would-be authors get overwhelmed by the size of a book-length project. Many of us find ourselves with additional free time on our hands this year with fewer barbecues, football games, or live events. How can you use this time to finally write your book? Here are some of my top tips from my…
The following videos will give you great marketing tips in 60-second bites! What’s the Difference Between Marketing and Branding? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf8QMpuVhWY Define Your Brand – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxCPnVOCa58 About Dr. Ingrid Pyka – Author | Speaker | Consultant A veterinarian by trade, national business growth consultant by experience, Dr. Ingrid Pyka has a strong passion for what…
Early Bird Rates End March 21st! The early bird rates for the 2020 CIPA EVVY™ Awards run through Saturday, March 21. Register today to take advantage of discounted fees. Technical Award categories are not eligible for discounts and registration for them opens Sunday, March 22. Remember to be eligible to enter a book in a…
CIPA Member, Pam Feely Honored in Congressional Record Pam Feely, CPA, MBA, a long-time CIPA member and publisher of Campaign Finance Guides, LLC, where she authored A Candidate’s Guide to Campaign Finance in Colorado and co-authored A Penchant for Pensions, is also an active community volunteer, member of Kiwanis and serves on the Board of…
Why the Developmental Edit is One of the Hardest Things You’ll Ever Do By Alexandra O’Connell Friends, I’d like to address a difficult and emotional topic: the developmental edit. You’ve sent your manuscript off to your editor for developmental work. You’ve completed a draft! The world is a beautiful place, filled with hope. Rainbows, puppies,…
Book Out of Print? By Joe McDaniel In recent months we have come across several authors whose book publishers have gone out of business, resulting in their book titles becoming no longer available in distribution. In some cases, authors have retained their publishing rights. It is important to know the terms of your publishing agreement.…
On Endings: You Won’t Have a Second Chance at a Last Impression By Alexandra O’Connell The End. The conclusion of the story. The end of the conversation you get to have with your reader (at least for now). The last words of your book are naturally memorable without even trying. How you leave your reader…
What Makes a Quality Writing Retreat? By Annalisa Parent Opportunities for writers to convene and to create seem almost endless: workshops, classes, library writing groups, and, of course, retreats. There can be so many appealing events, it sometimes seems nigh impossible to choose one that will help to move your writing forward, to help you…