It’s less than a month away! Circle February 12-16 on your 2015 calendar with a humongous red Magic Marker!
Not only are those the dates for the 12th Annual San Francisco Writers Conference at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, but also…BAIPA will have a table at the always-sold-out Conference!
You can find us in the Room of the Dons, and the exhibits are open to the public. A number of BAIPA Board members and volunteers will be there, including Judy Baker, Linda Jay, Lynn Fraley and Ruth Schwartz, talking up our one-of-a-kind organization. And our own Lee Foster will be participating in five panels and other speaking events at the Conference.
The 2015 SFWC, also called a “Celebration of Craft, Commerce and Community,” offers attendees interaction with more than 100 literary agents, editors, publishers and bestselling authors. Major names in publishing who participate in SFWC take a personal interest in the projects discovered there.
One of the most popular events is Speed Dating, on Saturday, February 14, from 8AM – Noon. Described as “wildly popular,” this valuable add-on session ($60.) offers authors three-minute pitch sessions during one hour, to 20+ agents from New York and L.A., as well as agents local to the Bay Area.
The SFWC Writing Contest and master workshops are open to non-attendees. Details, registration, and opt-in for the SFWC newsletter? Go to: www.SFWriters.org .
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One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, currently, members get in free for all workshops and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.