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...]
Podcast Interviews with BAIPA Members
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...]
Email List Providers for Authors: BAIPA Members Spill the Beans
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...]
Indie Author Project: 2022 Contest Now Open
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...]
Ten West Coast Writing Conferences in 2022
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...]