Mike Daniels, The Publisher's Coach
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Well-respected author's and publisher's coach & consultant, nonprofit organization leader, writer, influencer, public relations, communications and creative marketing strategist.
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As CIPA's membership has grown nationally, our annual holiday gathering will take place virtually after our December 18th meeting program titled, Thinking Outside the Box: Creatively & Magically Moving Books. Opt in for CIPA's Jolabokaflod after the meeting to swap books with a fellow member.
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
As CIPA's membership has grown nationally, our annual holiday gathering will take place virtually after our December 18th meeting program titled, Thinking Outside the Box: Creatively & Magically Moving Books. Opt in for CIPA's Jolabokaflod after the meeting to swap books with a fellow member.
My friend and author, Michael Sabbeth, recently passed away. His book, The Good, The Bad and The Difference: How to Talk with Children About Values is a very well-written work to teach ethics and morality to our youth. He hoped to make a difference in this world while here and I believe he did.
December 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My friend and author, Michael Sabbeth, recently passed away. His book, The Good, The Bad and The Difference: How to Talk with Children About Values is a very well-written work to teach ethics and morality to our youth. He hoped to make a difference in this world while here and I believe he did.
As CIPA's membership has grown nationally, our annual holiday gathering will take place virtually after our December 18th meeting program titled, Thinking Outside the Box: Creatively & Magically Moving Books. Opt in for CIPA's Jolabokaflod after the meeting to swap books with a fellow member.
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
As CIPA's membership has grown nationally, our annual holiday gathering will take place virtually after our December 18th meeting program titled, Thinking Outside the Box: Creatively & Magically Moving Books. Opt in for CIPA's Jolabokaflod after the meeting to swap books with a fellow member.
It was an honor to serve as the emcee for the 31st Annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards at the Hotel Boulderado and meet these amazing authors and publishers who received 2025 Gold, Silver and Bronze CIPA EVVY Awards. These are a few of the Gold CIPA EVVY Award-winners.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It was an honor to serve as the emcee for the 31st Annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards at the Hotel Boulderado and meet these amazing authors and publishers who received 2025 Gold, Silver and Bronze CIPA EVVY Awards. These are a few of the Gold CIPA EVVY Award-winners.
It's just around the corner.
November 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It's just around the corner.
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The foundation has awarded 52 nonprofit poetry-based organizations, publications, presses, and literary arts service organizations a total of $1,345,000 in general operating support grants in the fall 2025 cycle.
Poetry Foundation Announces $1.3 Million in Fall Grants
The foundation has awarded 52 nonprofit poetry-based organizations, publications, presses, and literary arts service organizations a total of $1,345,000 in general operating support grants in the…
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The foundation has awarded 52 nonprofit poetry-based organizations, publications, presses, and literary arts service organizations a total of $1,345,000 in general operating support grants in the fall 2025 cycle.
Little Lending Libraries are in many neighborhoods. If you have some slightly damaged copies of your book, donating them to Little Free Libraries is a great way to put them to work to market and promote your book.
Here are some good tips to market print books:
www.draft2digital.com/blog/10-ways...
Here are some good tips to market print books:
www.draft2digital.com/blog/10-ways...
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Little Lending Libraries are in many neighborhoods. If you have some slightly damaged copies of your book, donating them to Little Free Libraries is a great way to put them to work to market and promote your book.
Here are some good tips to market print books:
www.draft2digital.com/blog/10-ways...
Here are some good tips to market print books:
www.draft2digital.com/blog/10-ways...
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE HYBRID PUBLISHED?
All You Need to Know.
Attend the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA) Thursday, November 20th Meeting Program @ 12:00 MDT. You MUST Register at the CIPA website to receive the Zoom link:
www.cipabooks.com/.../to-be-or...
All You Need to Know.
Attend the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA) Thursday, November 20th Meeting Program @ 12:00 MDT. You MUST Register at the CIPA website to receive the Zoom link:
www.cipabooks.com/.../to-be-or...
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
TO BE OR NOT TO BE HYBRID PUBLISHED?
All You Need to Know.
Attend the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA) Thursday, November 20th Meeting Program @ 12:00 MDT. You MUST Register at the CIPA website to receive the Zoom link:
www.cipabooks.com/.../to-be-or...
All You Need to Know.
Attend the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA) Thursday, November 20th Meeting Program @ 12:00 MDT. You MUST Register at the CIPA website to receive the Zoom link:
www.cipabooks.com/.../to-be-or...
Celebrating and appreciating all who have served our nation on Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Celebrating and appreciating all who have served our nation on Veterans Day.
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Most of the CIPA ELF leadership team attended the 31st Annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards Banquet and Ceremony at the Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, CO where CIPA ELF was the Pinnacle Sponsor. In photo from left to right are Mike Daniels, Danielle Lammon, Peter Trimarco, Ann Cunningham and Bob Schram.
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Most of the CIPA ELF leadership team attended the 31st Annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards Banquet and Ceremony at the Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, CO where CIPA ELF was the Pinnacle Sponsor. In photo from left to right are Mike Daniels, Danielle Lammon, Peter Trimarco, Ann Cunningham and Bob Schram.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE HYBRID PUBLISHED? ALL You Need To Know. Register now to attend the November 20th Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - CIPA's monthly meeting. You MUST Register to receive the Zoom link so Register Here:
www.cipabooks.com/2025/11/03/t...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
TO BE OR NOT TO BE HYBRID PUBLISHED? ALL You Need To Know. Register now to attend the November 20th Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors - CIPA's monthly meeting. You MUST Register to receive the Zoom link so Register Here:
www.cipabooks.com/2025/11/03/t...
www.cipabooks.com/2025/11/03/t...
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The Big Five house has purchased the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of the mind-body-spirit publisher. With the sale, Sounds True, which was founded in 1985 by Tami Simon, will focus on its online learning, events, and digital media businesses.
Macmillan Acquires Sounds True’s Book, Audio Businesses
The Big Five house has purchased the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of the mind-body-spirit publisher. With the sale, Sounds True will focus on its online learning, events, and…
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October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Big Five house has purchased the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of the mind-body-spirit publisher. With the sale, Sounds True, which was founded in 1985 by Tami Simon, will focus on its online learning, events, and digital media businesses.
You should use a caveat on your copyright page stating your work is not to be used for training AI like "NO AI TRAINING PERMITTED" or "No portion of this work may be used for training artificial intelligence without written permission from the author."
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Authors’ Class Action Lawsuit Against OpenAI Moves Ahead
A New York judge dismissed an attempt by OpenAI to throw out a class action lawsuit that consolidates suits from a number of authors charging the company with copyright infringement.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
You should use a caveat on your copyright page stating your work is not to be used for training AI like "NO AI TRAINING PERMITTED" or "No portion of this work may be used for training artificial intelligence without written permission from the author."
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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What's the difference between vanity publishing and hybrid publishing? How can you find a "good" hybrid publisher?
These questions are not straightforward to answer.
If you're considering any kind of paid publishing arrangement, hybrid or otherwise, I encourage you to read this Q&A with David Wilk
These questions are not straightforward to answer.
If you're considering any kind of paid publishing arrangement, hybrid or otherwise, I encourage you to read this Q&A with David Wilk
The Current State of Hybrid Publishing: Q&A with David Wilk | Jane Friedman
An in-depth discussion of hybrid publishing today: what has driven its growth, and what should you know before investing?
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October 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
What's the difference between vanity publishing and hybrid publishing? How can you find a "good" hybrid publisher?
These questions are not straightforward to answer.
If you're considering any kind of paid publishing arrangement, hybrid or otherwise, I encourage you to read this Q&A with David Wilk
These questions are not straightforward to answer.
If you're considering any kind of paid publishing arrangement, hybrid or otherwise, I encourage you to read this Q&A with David Wilk
This is good news!
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Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases
The order is to be implemented at school libraries on military bases in Kentucky, Virginia, Italy and Japan. Students and their families claimed their First Amendment rights had been violated when off...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This is good news!
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On Oct 6th & 7th at the 2025 Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Assn FallCon the CIPA Author Showcase featured CIPA member authors like Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald who signed copies of his book, It Started With a Turtle, for the many bookseller and librarian attendees.
October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
On Oct 6th & 7th at the 2025 Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Assn FallCon the CIPA Author Showcase featured CIPA member authors like Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald who signed copies of his book, It Started With a Turtle, for the many bookseller and librarian attendees.
On September 18th, the 31st annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards Ceremony and Banquet was held at the Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado where Gold, Silver and Bronze blue ribboned CIPA EVVY Book Award medals and lapel pins were presented. Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald was the keynote speaker.
October 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On September 18th, the 31st annual CIPA EVVY Book Awards Ceremony and Banquet was held at the Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado where Gold, Silver and Bronze blue ribboned CIPA EVVY Book Award medals and lapel pins were presented. Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald was the keynote speaker.
The CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation and the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA), had a strong presence at the MPIBA FallCon Oct 6-7 in Denver to showcase over 50 titles published by CIPA members and 12 CIPA authors were scheduled for book signings at the show.
October 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation and the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA), had a strong presence at the MPIBA FallCon Oct 6-7 in Denver to showcase over 50 titles published by CIPA members and 12 CIPA authors were scheduled for book signings at the show.
From the Designer's Eye: What Makes a "Fang"tastic or Monstrous "Boo"k Cover?
At the Oct 16th CIPA meeting a seasoned panel of book designers provided guidance on what elements to include, how to use the front, back and spine of your cover and common mistakes to avoid. CIPA "covers" it all!
At the Oct 16th CIPA meeting a seasoned panel of book designers provided guidance on what elements to include, how to use the front, back and spine of your cover and common mistakes to avoid. CIPA "covers" it all!
October 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
From the Designer's Eye: What Makes a "Fang"tastic or Monstrous "Boo"k Cover?
At the Oct 16th CIPA meeting a seasoned panel of book designers provided guidance on what elements to include, how to use the front, back and spine of your cover and common mistakes to avoid. CIPA "covers" it all!
At the Oct 16th CIPA meeting a seasoned panel of book designers provided guidance on what elements to include, how to use the front, back and spine of your cover and common mistakes to avoid. CIPA "covers" it all!
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DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A CIPA ELF VISITING AUTHOR?
Are you a CIPA member with a published book that you might like to discuss with students or a civic group as an expert on a subject? Attend a forthcoming CIPA workshop to learn about the CIPA ELF Visiting Author program.
Are you a CIPA member with a published book that you might like to discuss with students or a civic group as an expert on a subject? Attend a forthcoming CIPA workshop to learn about the CIPA ELF Visiting Author program.
July 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A CIPA ELF VISITING AUTHOR?
Are you a CIPA member with a published book that you might like to discuss with students or a civic group as an expert on a subject? Attend a forthcoming CIPA workshop to learn about the CIPA ELF Visiting Author program.
Are you a CIPA member with a published book that you might like to discuss with students or a civic group as an expert on a subject? Attend a forthcoming CIPA workshop to learn about the CIPA ELF Visiting Author program.
Very nice article published on Friday, May 16th about the West Jefferson Elementary, Evergreen Animal Protective League and CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation literacy project book, Conifer Cares: Helping Animals Find FOREVER HOMES. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/16/c...
Conifer kids write the book on kindness to animals - Canyon Courier
West Jefferson Elementary students published Conifer Cares, a heartfelt book featuring stories and art about adoptable pets, in partnership with the Evergreen Animal Protective League and CIPA Educati...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Very nice article published on Friday, May 16th about the West Jefferson Elementary, Evergreen Animal Protective League and CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation literacy project book, Conifer Cares: Helping Animals Find FOREVER HOMES. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/16/c...
Launched on May 9th! Way to go CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation who supported this wonderful literacy project and provided the resources and guidance to West Jefferson Elementary in Conifer, Colorado to professionally publish Conifer Cares: Helping Animals Find Forever Homes.
May 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Launched on May 9th! Way to go CIPA Education and Literacy Foundation who supported this wonderful literacy project and provided the resources and guidance to West Jefferson Elementary in Conifer, Colorado to professionally publish Conifer Cares: Helping Animals Find Forever Homes.
A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."
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States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts
A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."
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May 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."
www.npr.org/2025/05/06/n...
www.npr.org/2025/05/06/n...