Audiobooks are no longer a “nice-to-have.” They’re a powerful revenue stream and relationship-builder — when approached strategically. In this dynamic, insight-packed session, BAIPA President Becky Parker Geist — Founder & CEO of Pro Audio Voices and AMPlify Audiobooks — will walk you through exactly how to make your audiobook investment succeed. Whether you’re exploring audio for the first time or already have titles in the market, this program will give you the clarity, tools, and strategy to move forward with confidence. Thinking about producing an audiobook? It starts before you hit record. You’ll learn how to leverage a smart pre-production strategy so your audiobook is positioned for success from day one. The right decisions early on can dramatically increase your return on investment. Already have an audiobook? Great. Now let’s make it work harder for you. Discover how new distribution opportunities in 2026 are shifting the landscape — creating [...]

  Join Bob Heyman and Viktor Grant for a two-hour presentation on How AI has affected Search Engine Optimization and Recent Developments in AI for Authors since Bob Heyman’s previous BAIPA presentation. Bob will present the recent developments from 10am to 11am and Viktor will join him to discuss GEO from 11am to noon. Key Takeaways: Learn how to update a website in the age of AI for optimal SEO. Learn what “GEO is the new SEO” means. Learn how to use the newest AI tools as an author for research, writing, editing, illustration and marketing.   Here’s the link to the chat:GMT20260418-171209_RecordingnewChat   More on our Speakers: Bob Heyman and Viktor Grant About Our Speaker Bob Heyman is credited with coining the terms “Edutainment” and “Search Engine Optimization” (SEO). He is the author of six digital marketing business books and is the author of the Kidzter series of children’s chapter books about music history. His pioneering internet marketing agency [...]

  Did you know that all retailers give newly launched books extra visibility? This makes it all the more important to make sure you have a plan in place to maximize sales at launch. In this session, Ricardo Fayet will share some proven strategies to secure early reviews, build your mailing list, and get the sales you need to hit bestseller lists. Key Takeaways: Learn one simple trick to make sure your book gets reviews on Amazon before it even launches Understand how to build an effective street team to support all your future launches Discern the most effective marketing channels to boost sales at launch   Here’s the chat:   GMT20260404-180019_RecordingnewChat About Our Speaker Ricardo Fayet is one of the four founders of Reedsy, a marketplace connecting authors to the world’s top publishing talent–from editors to cover designers, book marketers, or literary translators. He’s the author of two books [...]

  Op-Eds sell books. In this workshop, we will work on how to structure an op-ed (personal narrative, reaction to current events, or both?). We’ll look at real slush pile examples of successful op-eds from authors. We’ll learn how to fact-check your work, include your sources, and support your opinion with verifiable data. We’ll learn what goes into a pitch to an editor and what you should expect in return. Each approach for op-ed is a little different, We’ll break it down together with purpose. This workshop includes feedback on one op-ed draft. Takeaways: Understand timing to improves your odds of getting published Discover the secret ingredient of a powerful op-ed Learn practical pitch tips Here’s the link to the chat:GMT20260321-170108_RecordingnewChat (1)   More on our Speaker: Bonnie Jean Feldkamp About Our Speaker Bonnie Jean Feldkamp is an award-winning syndicated columnist published in newspapers across the United States via Creators Syndicate. [...]

Members may download or view the BAIPA Annual Report here: BAIPA Annual Report_fiscal year ending 4.30.2025 BAIPA 2025 Membership Growth Report Fiscal Year May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Membership as of May 1, 2024: 197 Membership as of April 30, 2025: 218   Membership as of Feb 23, 2026: 194