Our Purpose

BAIPA is a generous-spirited network of people in all aspects of the independent publishing industry. We are a non-profit educational organization linking writers with the services they need to bring their work to publication and market.

 

We meet the Second Saturday of every month in San Rafael for Q&A, networking, and a speaker on a topic or interest. Our meetings are an opportunity to gather information, exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, meet supportive professionals, and ask questions about the rapidly changing industry. Four times a year, the morning meeting is followed by an in-depth afternoon workshop. Check our calendar.

 

Openness and enthusiasm have been the hallmark of the group since its inception. Over 1,000 people have joined BAIPA over the years and members have published and midwifed more than 1,000 titles.

 

            Our Members Include:


 Writers in Many Genres
 Book Designers          
 Artists  Printers
 Illustrators  Distributors
 Computer Instructors
 Publishing Consultants
 Computing Services
 Book Shepherds
 Ergonomic Specialists
 Reviewers
 Editors  Publicists
 Publishers  Marketing Coaches
 Writing Coaches
 Social Media Mavens
 Proofreaders
 Web Designers
 eBook Formatters
 Videographers

Looking for publishing services? Search BAIPA's member directory by name, keyword, location or other criteria.


Volunteer Opportunities

All our services are provided by volunteers. Without your participation we will not thrive. 
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Upcoming Events

Regular meetings are open to the public. There is no advance registration. Admission is $10 for non-members.  There is no charge for members. Check out the other benefits of membership. Quarterly meetings have limited seating, so please register on the Events page. There is a fee for everyone, but a reduced fee for members.

  Second Saturday:  May 12, 9:00 - 12:00:    Karen Clark

Webify Your Book Marketing

 First Congregational Church, 8 N. San Pedro Rd,  San Rafael, CA 


  Second Saturday: June 9, 9:00 - 12:20:    Lindsay Whiting

True Stories from the Front Lines in Self-Publishing

 San Rafael Corporate Center, 750 Lindaro, San Rafael, CA



NEW 
QUARTERLY PROGRAM:
SATURDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
follows our regular morning program

 June 9 - 1:30 - 4:00

E-BOOKS IN DETAIL:

The hands-on reality of production,
design and social networking

BRIAN FELSEN
, Pres. of BookBaby

CLICK for details

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The first in a series of quarterly in-depth, practical workshops that will follow our regular Second Saturday meeting.










 
 

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