Hear ye, hear ye, BAIPA authors and others in our indie publishing community! Here’s a recent link from IBPA you may want to open and study — Amazon Buy Button Call to Action.
An Open Letter was sent from Angela Bole, IBPA CEO, to the Indie Publishing Community on June 20. It focuses on Amazon’s new way of promoting listings in the Buy Button on a book’s homepage. IBPA took issue with this policy in a May 9 post titled “Amazon’s ‘Buy Button’ Policy Change Hurts Publishers and Authors.”
The biggest concern is whether third-party vendors who are “winning” the coveted Buy Button are in fact selling “new” books. According to Amazon’s stated policy, only “new” books can win the Buy Button.
IBPA is encouraging advocacy if you find that your Buy Button has been commandeered by a third-party vendor. For more information, click the link above, or email the IBPA Advocacy Committee at ibpa_advocacy@ibpa-online.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
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