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Who
is in the
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association?
The
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association's members include aspiring, self-published
and published authors and writers as well as agents, publishers, and other book-industry
people who meet regularly to enhance the
mutual growth and success of all.
Why you should
join the CAPA.
- Learn
creative ways to write and market your book.
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Find out how to self-publish your book or to find a publisher.
- Listen to speakers
present subjects of vital interest to all authors.
- Attend seminars
on subjects of particular interest to you.
- Network with successful
authors to find out what they did right.
- Become successful more quickly.
- Receive the CAPA's
monthly newsletter,"The Authority"
CAPA Activities.
- The Mentor Program which
provides aspiring authors access to the experience of published writers. You will
be assigned to a mentor who will work with you to improve the writing and marketing
process for a book, magazine article, video or any other publishing project.
- Group
book signings which stir more interest than single-author signings.
- Co-operative marketing opportunities.
We combine the resources of all interested members to maximize our marketing exposure
and minimize our expenses. For instance, we participate as a group in major local,
regional and national trade shows and cooperate in targeted mailings to specific
market groups.
When
are CAPA meetings held?
Meetings
are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month
(10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) The
gatherings are open to the public, and there is no charge for attending two meetings.
Dues are $48 annually, which includes a subscription to our monthly newsletter,
The Authority.e
*Please
note: The Meetings Section should be referenced
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