Did you release a book this year, and you’re wondering how your experience compares?
Or do you have a book coming in 2024, and you’d like tips on how to prepare?
If so, catch up on this video conversation between BAIPA members Beth Ann Mathews, author of award-winning memoir Deep Waters, and Pauline Wiles, indie author turned website designer.
During this interview, Beth’s generous tips include:
- How to prepare for, and get the most from, bookstore appearances
- The simple tactic, suggested by her publicist, that encouraged Beth’s existing network to buy the book
- The author platform tasks you should tackle well ahead of your book release, so you’re not distracted during the actual launch
- How Beth uses her website for both in-depth storytelling and to generate more author events
- The mistake many authors make when searching for an audiobook narrator
- How small habits like journaling and note-taking can generate powerful book material
- How to identify the theme of your book, to use as a marketing “hook”
(Remember, books make great gifts! Where to get your copy of Deep Waters – or read on, for the link to win a copy)
Watch the whole interview, or jump to the topic you want to hear about:
> 0:56 How Beth didn’t set out to write a book
> 7:49 The process of turning Deep Waters into an audiobook
> 13:26 What made Beth decide it was time to bring her author website up to date?
> 17:45 How easy is Squarespace, for Beth to make her own website updates?
> 19:20 How does Beth’s website fit with the rest of her author marketing?
> 22:45 What advice would Beth give other authors, who will soon be launching a book?
Win a signed copy of Deep Waters!
Beth is kindly offering to send a signed copy of Deep Waters to one winner.
For details of how to enter, visit this page where this interview originally appeared.
Closing date: November 28, 2023.
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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, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.
Nicely-produced and informative interview. Thank you for posting…