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Substack for Authors: What’s All the Fuss?

February 12, 2023 by Pauline Wiles

Substack

Substack has been generating a lot of chatter in author communities recently. For good reason, it's catching attention as an enticing new tool for building your author platform, and in turn selling more books. I took a look at what all the fuss is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, marketing

Podcast Interviews with BAIPA Members

October 28, 2022 by Pauline Wiles

Podcast illustration | Tumisu, Pixabay

As a book lover, author, and/or someone who helps others publish, you might feel that writing is your natural marketing superpower. But don't forget, there are other excellent and enjoyable ways to spread the word about your work and your book(s), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Radio or TV Interview

Email List Providers for Authors: BAIPA Members Spill the Beans

August 4, 2022 by Pauline Wiles

Hand writing emails

These days, most authors understand the importance of being able to reach their audience through an email list. After all, as industry expert Jane Friedman says, Email has so far proven to be a more long-term and stable tool than social media, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

Indie Author Project: 2022 Contest Now Open

May 18, 2022 by Pauline Wiles

Have you published a novel in either the adult or young adult genres? Would you like to win $1000, plus a full-page spread in Library Journal and additional marketing perks? The Indie Author Project (IAP) is a publishing community that aims to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contests

Ten West Coast Writing Conferences in 2022

March 1, 2022 by Pauline Wiles

After almost two years with few in-person writer gatherings taking place, 2022 heralds new optimism. Organizers of several long-standing writing conferences have publicized plans for live events later this year. No doubt these conventions will bring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, writer retreat

Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices

Welcome to BAIPA

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

  • 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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