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Learn more By joining Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), Christian authors and small publishers will reach new levels of success in the publishing industry. Learn strategies our members use to move their publishing business forward powerfully.
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Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) members receive tools, resources, discounts, and learn savvy book marketing techniques to sell more books. Get the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the changing Christian publishing industry curve. Learn more
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Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) will boost your publishing business so you can achieve your financial goals. Get next-level strategies and develop your plan for building a rich indie publishing business. Learn more
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CIPA members network through private mastermind groups, Facebook groups, and live take-action workshops. Synergize with a powerful community of successful best-selling Christian authors and small publishers. Learn more

Why Christian Indie Authors and Small Publishers Need CIPA

Gain Respect

Membership in Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) brings you the same professional respect that the American Medical Association does for the medical profession.

Cutting-Edge Info

Monthly newsletters contain the Christian publishing industry’s latest developments and resources. Bi-monthly take-action workshops further member’s education and expertise in self-publishing.

Save Money

CIPA members receive huge discounts on book publishing and advertising-related costs. Some Christian publishers claim that the money they save on the IngramSpark free title setup more than pays for their annual membership fees.

Opportunities

CIPA members network with other independent authors and Christian publishers through private mastermind groups, Facebook groups, and live take-action workshops. Networking leads to opportunities.

Trade Shows

CIPA provides opportunities for you to affordably display your titles at the Christian Product Expo and National Religious Broadcasting conventions. Gain exposure through a book signing at a huge convention.

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About Susan

Expert Publisher Susan Neal

Susan U. Neal, Director of CIPA

As a Certified Advanced Writer and Speaker Association Writer Coach, Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS, desires to help others achieve their publishing goals and sell their God-inspired message.

She is the author of seven healthy living books. Her self-published number one Amazon best seller, 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates, won the Selah award and sold over 15,000 copies in three years.

Susan won the 2020 Christian Author Network Crown Award for Outstanding Broadcast Media for her book marketing campaign.

She is a trusted advisor for authors and helps many sell more books.

Do you want to sell more books? Susan can teach you how. Her best-selling Christian author experience makes her an ideal coach for those desiring to self-publish a book and market that book.

She leads the bi-monthly take-action workshops and the author mastermind group.

Susan Neal

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About Sarah

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Sarah Bolme, Founder of CIPA

In 2002, Sarah published two self-help books with a small publisher. In 2003, she and her husband, a fiction author, formed CREST Publications and self-published a set of board books. That’s when Sarah’s journey into book marketing began.

In that journey, Sarah discovered that there was not much information geared toward book marketing in the Christian marketplace, much less a guide book or an association. It became clear that a Christian publishing association was needed to provide assistance and information to new and emerging publishers and indie authors.

She founded Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) in January 2004. The association was later renamed Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA). Sarah Bolme is the author of seven books including the award-winning book, Your Guide to Marketing Christian Books, now in its fourth edition.

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Tim Riordan

Pastor and Author

“I have been a part of the Christian Indie Publishing Association for a number of years and consider the annual membership to be one of the best investments I make each year for my writing and publishing ministry…..

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Mary Beasley

Author and owner LewMar Innovations, LLC

“When I think over my experiences since joining the Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) the word Game Changer comes to mind. And that’s what CIPA is—a game-changer. In the world of publishers and authors, I considered myself a newbie; if someone wrote a book on ten things never to do when publishing …”

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Lee Ann Mancini

Author and Executive Producer of Sea Kids

“Christian Indie Publishing Association has been—and continues to be—an excellent resource in my publishing endeavor. When I first decided to become an independent publisher, I was blessed to have purchased the book, Your Guide to Marketing Christian Books …

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Kent and Katie Philpott

Earthen Vessel Media, LLC

“It was a tremendous blessing to link up with Christian Small Publishing Association (CSPA), now renamed Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA). We are grateful for the world’s recognition not only of quality independent author/publishing but …

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Why Choose CIPA?

Educational Benefits

The indie publishing and book marketing courses, reference guides, and checklists are priceless when creating, launching, and marketing a professional-looking book. The newsletter keeps members abreast of ongoing trends in the publishing industry. The take-action workshops are packed with actionable tips to enhance your book marketing and bottom-line.
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Marketing / Advertising Benefits

You would pay much more to advertise through a publicist than what advertising opportunities are available to CIPA members. The CIPA Radio and Podcast Media List provides over 100 shows actively seeking guests. Book marketing is a complex job for most writers. CIPA simplifies it.

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Discounted Resources

Do you need guidance finding reputable publishing resources? CIPA can help you find professional businesses to meet all your publishing needs. Plus your membership means you will receive a discount for these services. Ultimately you will save money through your CIPA membership!

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Feel free to contact Susan Neal, CIPA Director at CIPA@ChristianPublishers.net.

She is here to help make your experience with Christian Indie Publishing Association rewarding.

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Deb Haggerty

“CIPA is the association for small and indie publishers as well as self-published authors. With a wealth of resources online, one can find almost anything needed to produce, publish, and publicize a book. Prices are reasonable for services and responses are timely and fast to questions. Well worth the cost of joining.”

Deb Haggerty, Publisher & Editor in Chief, Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.

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Cheri Cowell

“CIPA has been a huge blessing to me and EABooks Publishing. From the numerous discounts and access to industry events, and newsletters full of timely and useful articles, tips, and news. A small publisher would pay a lot more for this kind of support, but CIPA makes it affordable.”

Cheri Cowell, Owner EABooks Publishing
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Self Publisher Diana LeGere
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“I have to say, I wish I had joined your organization years ago. I learned more in the first day than I could have imagined! The last two years of struggling to learn book marketing and indie publishing on my own were not necessary with CIPA. Thank you for all you do!”

Diana Le’Gere, Arabelle Publishing  
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Jamie Pleasant
Jamie Pleasant

“CIPA has proven to be invaluable to me for over 11 years as an independent book publisher. The discounts at major suppliers and the monthly newsletter that offer awesome time and money saving tips have prepared me for nothing but success in the book publishing business.”

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