Are you looking for help to publish your book professionally and stand out among the thousands of books published each year?
The Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) is an organization of independent publishers, authors, authors-to-be, and publishing professionals working together to create quality self-published books.
Publishers and authors succeed with CIPA!
CIPA can help you…
- Learn how to self-publish your book(s)
- Find the resources and strategic partners to help you publish your book(s)
- Save time and money by avoiding costly mistakes
- Be more successful promoting your book
- Network with other self-publishing professionals and authors, to collaborate and figure out how to get the job done
General Member
For Authors and Independent Publishers
$137 $66 / annually
✓ Each Monthly meeting features a publishing industry expert who will talk about writing, publishing, marketing, book distribution, or any related topic of interest to self-publishers
✓ Meetings provide the opportunity to speak with guest speakers and CIPA members about obstacles you are facing in your publishing process
✓ CIPA Online Webinars and Guided Discussions hone in on practical exercises for publishing success
✓ Members receive Member Discounts to CIPA and affiliate events that give you the opportunity to market and sell your books such as IBPA, Mountains & Plains FallCon (trade show), CIPA EVVY Book Awards Contest, and more
✓ CIPA has a roster of Service Provider Members you can contract with to help you throughout the publishing process
✓ Network with Your Peers (in-person or on Zoom – check the meeting details)
Service Provider Member
Offer products and services to other members
$197 $99 / annually
All General Membership benefits PLUS:
✓ Attend our monthly meetings for FREE
✓ Host a roundtable, or Zoom breakout session during our monthly meetings
✓ Host a local CIPA Armchair event about your industry related topic, marketed to CIPA members only (can be in-person, or on Zoom)
✓ Volunteer on committees and/or CIPA’s Board
✓ Submit an industry-related article to be distributed throughout CIPA’s social media channels
✓ Prominently display your marketing material at a live meeting
✓ Add a free download to the CIPA Store
✓ Be a featured listing on the CIPA website Online Directory
Are You a Student?
Students can sign up for a Discounted General Membership
Please Note: You will need to immediately email Cheryl with your Student ID or Transcript.
Considering becoming a member?
Don’t take our word for it.
Energizing and Informative!
I joined CIPA in 2015 because I wanted to learn as much abut the art and trade of writing and publishing as I could. The monthly meetings are packed full of immediately useful information, and I leave feeling energized. The member and organizers believe in their mission to help others in our trade. I would encourage every writer I know to join, regardless of publishing status. CIPA provides opportunities for all!
Laurel McHargue
CIPA has changed my life!
I had a memoir in progress, unfinished, and after joining CIPA, I met people who helped me to self-publish my book and learn how to market it.
Dr. Janis Ruoff
Crashing Through walls: A Memoir of One Family’s Life After Traumatic Brain Injury
CIPA: An Invaluable Resource
Having been a book design professional for over 30 years, being a member of CIPA has served as an invaluable resource in keeping current with publishing trends, finding collegial support, and expanding my capacities.
Corrinda
Appreciate All the Support
I truly appreciate all the support, advise and networking I have received through my membership in CIPA. CIPA has added power to my drive to publish these stories.
Allynn Riggs
TimberDark Publications, LLC
Author Member
Meeting Fee Stopping You From Joining CIPA?
CIPA provides a wealth of knowledge that goes above and beyond the membership fee!
Barbara Stafford
Eclectic Entertaining Cookbooks