CIPA’s mission is to encourage cooperative efforts and the free exchange of information, experience and expertise to help our members achieve, survive and prosper while also assisting the writing and marketing of their books through cooperative ventures, education and networking. Besides our regular monthly meetings with professional speakers and programs, roundtable discussions with experts in the publishing/writing fields, and networking with like-minded individuals.

  Author U has a new website ... go to www.AuthorU.org   Calling all authors ... is there a book in you? This is the place to be if you want to learn about writing, creating, strategizing, developing, publishing and selling your book. If you want to create a book that has pizzazz, punch and panache, this is your place to be. And, if you want to ... * publish your book yourself (self - indie) or sell it to NY, you learn how to do it; * create titles that soar; * structure your book; * not ge …

Welcome Colorado Writers! Experts (coaches, speakers, consultants) who KNOW that writing a book will help you further your career, but not sure how to go about writing it or getting it published. This monthly meeting provides updates on the publishing industry and writing lessons as well as an opportunity to network and enjoy some light fare. As the Get Published Coach, I've helped hundreds of authors clarify their ideas, write their books, get them published and even become best-sellers.

Finding Success as an Author means: Finding who your potential readers are Finding who your competition is Finding your niches Finding your best genre Finding your writing style Finding your best publication route Finding your best marketing methods Our meetings will help you find all this out. This knowledge has helped me get over 50 books published by ten different publishers over the past 30 years, and I'll bet I'm no better a writer than you. Google Othniel Seiden & go to Amazon books by Oth …

This group is for authors who have not been published as well as authors who are ready to become best sellers.   We discuss and teach methods for building your fan base, developing additional products, and launch strategies.   This is a hands on experience. Bring your laptop, you will discover and test changes in your current strategy.

Thanks for your interest in the Boulder Writers' Workshop. I founded this business in 2008 as part of my private coaching and teaching practice and am gratified that we have grown to nearly 700 writers and publishing professionals in Boulder and throughout the Front Range. In my work in the industry for two decades, I have observed that successful writers have a number of characteristics in common. These include a commitment to network with other professionals, a drive to seek ongoing education …

… Each week I'll be explaining the essential techniques of writing great fiction; we'll also hear from group members about their story ideas, give suggestions, read each other's work, and generally be there for each other 150%. Don't be shy - this group is for writers of all experience levels. It's fun and low-pressure. Your novel may be a mystery, romance or memoir. Once we talk, it may become something else altogether, but if you don't come, you won't know how good a writer you could have been.. …

… You'll find it fun and exciting not just to write your book, but to write 'around' your book. If you're intimidated in the least by the thought of having to 'sell' your book, relax - these techniques will give you greater confidence and you'll be able to talk about your book more freely and comfortably to anyone you meet. We'll create the writings and share them with the group (for those who are comfortable with that), learn from live examples and exchange valuable points of view. I am …

Join us, the Denver Writers Meet-up, and our marketing professionals for a free lively discussion about the best way to promote books, and the transitions happening in the publishing industry, lead by your questions. Our guests for this special event are...JC HUTCHINS http://jchutchins.net/DAN MILLER http://www.writerservices.biz/KERRY GLEASON http://www.gleasonpr.com/MARY WALEWSKI http://www.buythebookmarketing.com/Coffee and refreshments will be servedDoor prizes will be thereMusical interlude …

… This group was formed to: ·         Foster collaboration and networking among our creative enterprises. ·         Showcase our creative talent. ·         Assist in business development and growth. ·         Highlight the importance of the creative sector in the Chamber’s Economic Development efforts. ·         Provide informative and entertaining activities / speakers  for the group’s members. ·         Provide advocacy for the Creative Sector Who is this group for? Our definition of a “ …

We are restructuring this group - if you were a member of Advanced Book Marketing, please stay and learn Twitter as an Advanced Book Marketing Technique.   If you want to move to the group that is expressly about Authors - please join the Rocky Mountain Writer's Summit group. If you are published author, also join the "For Published authors only" group I sponsor, where we help co-market each other's works.

… We invite you to enjoy your first ride with the club.  After that, we request you join the Denver Bicycle Touring Club at a cost of $25.00 for a single and $30.00 for a Family Membership.    Anyone interested in bicycling is eligible to join DBTC. Membership applications are in every newsletter, and Club brochures can be found in some metro Denver bicycle shops. If you would like a sample of the current newsletter, e-mail us at www.dbtc.org.  Memberships are for 12 months from the time you join. …

Meet others interested in making comics. Professional, hobbyist or beginners are all welcome. We focus on all forms of comics and there is no medium that cannot be used. Anything that lets your creative genius out is fair game. Learn more about our group at http://www.squidworks.com

Have you always wanted to write? Started and stopped a million times? Or just looked at that blank page and not known how to get going? Is there a book you always meant to write but just can't seem to find the time? Experience writing coaching in a group environment. I am here to help you take your writing to the next level and accomplish all that you have dreamed of doing. Writing coaching is about making writing a regular part of your life, helping you set and reach goals, providing feedback, …

This group is for developers (artists, designers, coders, etc.) to meet and share knowledge & information about indie game development (resources, methods, etc.) and most importantly express their passion for making interactive content and sharing it with the world. Here are links to local indie game devs: Fresh Aces Videogames The IGDA List of Colorado Game Development Companies Indie game links: http://indiegames.com http://tigsource.com http://indiegamemag.com Here are some clips that describ …

… -The members whose work is going to be critiqued will e-mail the Organizers the Thursday before the meeting with their work. The Organizers will post the meeting's submission in the Files section for only members of the Meetup group to download. Or, if they wish, the person may post their own work in the Files section and notify the Organizers when they have done so. -Please be respectful of your fellow writers. This group serves as a resource for all types of writers to obtain constructive fee …