Category Archives: CIPA Events

CIPA Sponsorship Drive

By Brian Schwartz While the financial health of CIPA has made a significant improvement this year, we can’t exist on the member dues alone. In order to keep CIPA financially viable, we need sponsors. To meet our sponsorship goals for … Continue reading

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Today I will…

By Brian Schwartz In last month’s column, I wrote of the analogy of a farmer and how viewing yourself as one can help you stay focused in your publishing endeavors. This month, I want to ask you to put on … Continue reading

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How to Eat That Elephant – CIPA Focus Forum

Writing, publishing, and selling a book is like trying to eat an elephant. It can be an overwhelming prospect and it’s hard to know what should be done first – writing or building your platform so the book will sell. … Continue reading

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Last call for CIPA’s Summer Workshop – Tomorrow!

52 Ways to Sell More Books:  Go Viral with your Publicity TOMORROW! Saturday, July 21, 9am-3pm MST Denver Marriott South, Colorado 10345 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 The Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) is sponsoring a half-day summer workshop with … Continue reading

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How to Increase Your Newsletter Visibility by 100%

Note: Today’s blog post is by Penny Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny is a best selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Penny will be teaching a special marketing workshop for … Continue reading

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Cutting out Amazon: Does it still make sense to sell there?

Note: Today’s blog post is by Penny Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny is a best selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Penny will be teaching a special marketing workshop for … Continue reading

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The Myth about being “Liked” (on Facebook)

Note: Today’s blog post is by Penny Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny is a best selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Penny will be teaching a special marketing workshop for … Continue reading

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The Secrets to Getting More Book Reviews (even if your book is already out)

Note: Today’s blog post is by Penny Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny is a best selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Penny will be teaching a special marketing workshop for … Continue reading

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The Power of a Pin: Why Pinterest is a Game Changer

Note: Today’s blog post is by Penny Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny is a best selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Penny will be teaching a special marketing workshop for … Continue reading

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The New PR: Secrets to turning fans into evangelists

Note: Today’s blog post is by Penny Sansevieri, CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts, Inc. Penny is a best selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. Penny will be teaching a special marketing workshop for … Continue reading

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