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June 3rd: Audiobooks: From Pre-Production to Distribution with Becky Parker Geist

There are big changes in the audiobook world, as well as new production and distribution options (including AI). What does it mean for authors with an audiobook already or for those considering audio? How can you guarantee yourself a return on your audiobook investment? Is there a way to actually build a community and audience with your audiobook? These and many more questions will be answered in this program. Come learn what you need to know.

Becky Parker Geist

As the founder and CEO of Pro Audio Voices Inc., with an international team and clientele, Becky Parker Geist helps authors and publishers increase their impact and revenue through audiobook production, distribution and marketing, including complex and unusual projects that may involve multiple voices and/or music and/or sound effects. Becky and her team pioneered AMPlify Audiobooks, the direct-sale platform that allows authors to distribute their audiobooks with more control and higher royalties.

Becky hosts the podcast Audiobook Connection—Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams and helps other authors and leaders with their podcast production and management.

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Members DO NOT need to register for the monthly presentations. Link for the session will be provided in a separate email sent out Friday evening to all current members.
This presentation WILL be recorded and uploaded to the Member-Only Resources area on the BAIPA website, and available to all current BAIPA members.

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UPDATE: BAIPA continues to meet via ZOOM ONLY. However, we held a very successful HYBRID meeting on May 6. The board is in discussion about future events like that one, and we will get the word out as soon as decisions are made. Even when we decide to resume regular in-person events, we will continue the Zoom option. We are implementing all the recommended precautionary measures to keep our meetings private and safe for all participants. All members and visitors who register in advance will receive a link to attend via Zoom video conferencing. On the … More

Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. However, members must log in to get a discounted ticket for workshops. 

Upcoming Events

  • Audiobooks: From Pre-Production to Distribution
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    • Audiobooks: From Pre-Production to Distribution
       June 3, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Workshop: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
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    • June 17 Audiobook Results workshop with Becky Parker Geist
       June 17, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • What's happening in Indie Publishing?
    • Andrea Fleck-Nisbet on Current Trends & Challenges for Author Publishers
       September 9, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm

BAIPA Monthly Meetings

IMPORTANT
BAIPA is now meeting on the first Saturday of every month via Zoom only for now. In general, if the first Saturday falls on a holiday or holiday weekend, we will meet on the second Saturday.

We are also having workshops on the third Saturday of every month (also via Zoom only for now. In general, if the regular monthly meeting moves to the second Saturday, then the workshop will be two weeks later.

Future Events

  • May 6th: HYBRID EVENT (In-person in Novato, CA + Zoom, followed by MEMBERS ONLY in-person celebration party) What every author needs to know about Amazon NOW with Ruth Schwartz of Wonderlady Books
  • June 3rd: Becky Parker Geist on the latest trends in audiobooks
  • June 17th: WORKSHOP with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • July 8th: Patti Thorn of @BlueInk Review shares how to get #book reviews that count to enhance your #book marketing efforts. NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • August events TBD
  • September 9th: Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association on the latest trends in indie publishing.NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • October 7th: Melody Owen speaking on how to partner with podcasters to build your following and sell more books.

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