Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - CIPA

Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - CIPA Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors. Creating quality books through cooperative ventures, education, and networking.

Learn more about C**A at cipabooks.com. C**A is a nonprofit collective of authors, independent book publishers, and publishing professionals working together to create quality books. Our mission is to help members achieve their publishing goals through cooperative ventures, education, and networking.

🏆 32nd Annual C**A EVVY Awards Finalists Announced!Honoring the Best in Independent Publishing!The wait is finally over!...
08/19/2026

🏆 32nd Annual C**A EVVY Awards Finalists Announced!
Honoring the Best in Independent Publishing!
The wait is finally over! 🏆

The 32nd Annual C**A EVVY™ Awards Finalists have been announced—and this year's list features remarkable authors and outstanding books that exemplify the creativity, quality, and impact of independent publishing.

Ready to see who made the list?

👉 View the complete list of finalists here:https://www.cipabooks.com/cipa-evvy-2026-finalists/

In addition to the prestigious Herb Tabak Award for Best Book, finalists have been selected in five categories:

đź“š Non-Fiction
đź“– Fiction
🧸 Children’s
đź’» Technical
✨ Legacy — NEW THIS YEAR!

These exceptional books represent the passion, talent, and dedication of independent authors and publishers who continue to raise the bar for excellence.

🎉 Congratulations to all of our finalists! Earning a place among the 32nd C**A EVVY™ Awards Finalists is a significant achievement, and we can't wait to celebrate your success!

🏆 Save the Date!
Join us for the 32nd Annual C**A EVVY™ Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater, in the Rock Room & Patio.

🥂 Ticket information for the C**A EVVY Awards Banquet & Ceremony at Red Rocks Amphitheater is now available!

Let's celebrate the incredible books, authors, and stories that make independent publishing extraordinary. We look forward to seeing you at the awards!


This year's Pinnacle sponsor is C**A ELF!


Go to this link to see all the 2026 C**A EVVY Awards Finalists
https://www.cipabooks.com/cipa-evvy-2026-finalists/

SIGN UP TO PARTIC**ATE in the 2026 MPIBA FALLCON C**A BOOK SHOWCASE October 5th – 6th C**A Members ONLY Opportunity!Cli...
07/28/2026

SIGN UP TO PARTIC**ATE in the 2026 MPIBA FALLCON C**A BOOK SHOWCASE October 5th – 6th C**A Members ONLY Opportunity!
Click here to register:
https://www.cipabooks.com/2026-mountains-and-plains-independent-booksellers-assoc-fallcon-october-5th-6th/
Get your book in front of hundreds of booksellers, plus publishers, wholesalers, and distributors at the MPIBA FallCon Regional Book Conference for just $55.
*2026 C**A EVVY Award Finalists Receive 20% Off!

C**A at the MPIBA FALLCON Trade Show Exhibit Hall
For the 14th consecutive year, C**A members can register to have their book(s) showcased and promoted by C**A Board Members at the C**A Exhibit Booth in the MPIBA FallCon Exhibit Hall on Monday, October 5th, 4:30 – 6:30 Opening Reception and Tuesday, October 6th, 9:30am – 4:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Book Showcase registration closes September 18th at 5:00 pm MT (or until all slots are filled).

PARTIC**ATION IN THE MPIBA FALLCON C**A BOOK SHOWCASE IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT C**A MEMBERS!!!

A GREAT BENEFIT of C**A membership is the opportunity for your book to be displayed at the C**A Exhibit Booth for only $55.

In addition to displaying your book, we will have a comprehensive full-color C**A FALLCON Collective sales sheet of all the books which will be handed out to attendees. This sales sheet will include all cover images, description of your book and your order / contact information as it replaces the need for individual one-sheets.

C**A BOOK SHOWCASE DETAILS:

Members can display one or more of their books at the C**A Exhibit Booth at MPIBA FallCon (you must supply one nonreturnable copy of your registered book(s) for display)

Image of book cover(s) are included in the C**A FallCon Collective Sales Sheet: All participating publishers & authors names and book titles/subtitles and the ordering details will be showcased in C**A’s handout given to booksellers attending FallCon.

Pricing:

$55 for one book title (20% discount for verified 2026 C**A EVVY Award Finalist books: $44)
$90 for two book titles
$120 for three book titles
$160 for four book titles
*The 20% discount applies to one (1) book title that is verified as a 2026 C**A EVVY Award Finalist. The discount is limited to the same book that was submitted to the 2026 C**A EVVY Awards.

To take advantage of the MPIBA FALLCON C**A BOOK SHOWCASE please register with payment and provide the following information:

Book Title:

Author’s Name:

ISBN:

Publisher:

Brief Description (30-50 words):

Front Cover (jpg format):

Wholesale ordering information: *Must be available through Ingram or another traditional distributor. If your book is set up with IngramSpark it is available from Ingram.

Publisher’s Website URL & Contact email:

DO NOT SEND COPIES OF BOOKS TO THE HOTEL ADDRESS, C**A ADDRESS or C**A ELF ADDRESS! ONLY SEND TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED AFTER REGISTRATION!

SELECT THE NUMBER OF BOOKS YOU WISH TO ENTER BELOW.

**In the notes section of your receipt will be a link to a Google Form for you to provide the book details as listed above.

Registration ends Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5 pm.

Copyright of Intellectual Property is something ALL C**A members should know about and understand:. Take advantage of th...
07/09/2026

Copyright of Intellectual Property is something ALL C**A members should know about and understand:. Take advantage of this free webinar offered by the U.S. Copyright Office on July 15th.

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Copyright Essentials: Copyright 101 Webinar
The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming online webinar, “Copyright Essentials: Copyright 101, on Wednesday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. This event is the latest edition in its educational series designed to teach copyright basics and key concepts to creators within various disciplines.

In this session, the Copyright Office discusses the foundations of copyright law, the process of copyright registration, and Copyright Office programs supporting research, enforcement, and understanding copyright concepts like fair use. We will answer commonly asked questions; review educational resources and registration options, such as the Office’s Copyright Registration Toolkit; and share how the Copyright Office’s Public Information Office can assist along the way.

Speakers:
Samantha Levin, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education
Taylor Schumacher, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education

The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, through initiatives including education and outreach. Subscribe to stay updated about future webinars in this series.

Watch the complete set of recordings on our Copyright Essentials event page.

United States Copyright Office
copyright.gov
(202) 707-3000
or 1 (877) 476-0778 (toll free)

This service is provided at no charge by U.S. Copyright Office.

Books by C**A members are beautifully displayed at Barnes & Noble! Sherry Kenney Robert N Ruesch Inked Elephant Publishi...
07/09/2026

Books by C**A members are beautifully displayed at Barnes & Noble!
Sherry Kenney Robert N Ruesch Inked Elephant Publishing Motina Books Publishing Dr. Terry Chase Jessi Scoletti

Some photos from the first C**A B&N Book Fair at the Colorado Blvd store location in Glendale! Many thanks to Barnes & N...
07/04/2026

Some photos from the first C**A B&N Book Fair at the Colorado Blvd store location in Glendale! Many thanks to Barnes & Noble, to C**A's B&N Book Fair Chair, Diane Windsor of Motina Books Publishing and to all of the C**A member author/publisher participants who were there on June 28th selling their books while also supporting the eduction and literacy programs of the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation.

06/28/2026

TODAY! JUNE 28th from 10-5pm! The Barnes & Noble on Colorado Blvd is the place to be this Sunday to meet ten awesome C**A member authors/publishers and buy their books! A portion of the proceeds benefits the education and literacy efforts of the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation when you use code # 12949830 as you purchase any book at B&N in-store or online during and then up to five days after the event.

06/27/2026

The Barnes & Noble on Colorado Blvd is the place to be this Sunday, June 28th from 10 to 5 to meet ten awesome C**A member authors/publishers and buy their books! A portion of the proceeds benefits the education and literacy efforts of the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation when you use code # 12949830 as you purchase any book at B&N in-store or online during and for up to five days after the event.

Visit with C**A member authors and support C**A ELF's education and literacy efforts at the Barnes & Noble, 960 S. Color...
06/19/2026

Visit with C**A member authors and support C**A ELF's education and literacy efforts at the Barnes & Noble, 960 S. Colorado Blvd in Glendale, CO on Sunday June 28, 2026 from 10:00 to 5:00.
Ten talented C**A member authors will have their books available for sale, and will happily provide a personalized autograph. Portions of all sales at Barnes & Noble during the C**A Book Fair will benefit the C**A Education and Literacy Foundation (C**A ELF) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization - just use the code 12949830 when you check out. You can also use this code for online B&N purchases for 5 days, starting on June 28.
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