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…
The Secrets to Success: Navigating the Tattered Cover’s New Program for Independent Authors By Madeleine Dodge, BlueInk Review It’s a familiar scenario: A bookstore accepts a self-published book on consignment, only to exile it to a shelf for “Independent Local Authors” in the farthest corner of the store where even the dust bunnies won’t give…
E-Book Layout and Distribution By Dawn Clark, Crimson Dragon Publishing E-book production and distribution has become almost a necessity in today’s mobile oriented word. Before converting your book, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, establish your distribution method. E-distributors (see below) may provide free conversion software. If you’d rather hire it out and…
Marketing Your Book: Online Marketing vs. Traditional Media By Mark Graham, Graham Publishing Group You’ve written a book. A novel, biography, business book, self-help book. The genre doesn’t matter. Whatever type of book you’ve written, it has to be well marketed. You have two choices: Traditional vs. Online Marketing. Which way are you going to go?…
CIPA Goes Live with New Membership Plan June 4th, 2018* The Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) is excited to announce our new membership plan. The new plan is more comprehensive, and offers our members the best resources and opportunities at the best value. FAQ What are the benefits of the new CIPA General Membership? In…
Five Steps in the Self-Publication Process By Mark Graham of Mark Graham Communications You’ve written an awesome book. It may be your first, your second, or your tenth. It may be a novel, biography, business book, or self-help book. Now it is time to see your creation in print, in an e-book format, and perhaps even…
Cassy Huidobro, author of, Is anyone else feeling the same way, is happy to announce that her book is now at four brick and mortar stores, including Tattered Cover in LoDo, BookBar on Tennyson, Boulder Bookstore in Boulder and at the Works of Heart store at the Mile Hi Church! It’s also on Amazon as a paperback…
CIPA 2018 EVVY Awards Open This Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 9am! New CIPA EVVY Coordinator Announced: This year’s CIPA EVVY Awards Book/Judge Coordinator is J.P. Uvalle. A beautifully twisted soul who has a passion for writing and has the divine ability to make the unbelievable, believable. She was born and raised in Colorado Springs…
The Mad Hatter’s Son, An Annie Collins Mystery is about how friendships change, love betrays, and the consequences of our actions are never what we imagine they will be. Annie Collins an OR nurse finds this out firsthand as she cares for an old friend and then must discover the cause of her friend’s illness…
The Importance of Keyword Phrases in Ranking Your E-Book By Mark Graham of Mark Graham Communications Almost 90% of authors are choosing to self-publish these days. And since Amazon, and all other book sellers, use search engines to find and list their books, you have to find a way for your book or your sales page…
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