I'm excited to share that I recently appeared on the Biz Book Publishing Hub podcast with the wonderful Robbie Samuels! In this episode, we discuss essential strategies for publishing and marketing business books, although the principles apply to all … [Read more...]
KDP starting to require identity verification
I just got an email from Mike at Written Word Media (home of FREE Booksy and BARGAIN Booksy for starters) about this news. Rather than rehash what he wrote, here is a link to his blog article for you to puruse. Note that not everyone is being … [Read more...]
This year’s Bay Area Book Festival was a huge success
Here's a link to the report. Big thanks to BAIPA member and author coach Michael Larsen for bringing this to my attention. BAIPA has done other book festivals with the goal of selling member books and recruiting new members, but the results were … [Read more...]
Coming Events at BAIPA
Just giving you a heads up on our upcoming events. Here is the current schedule, and the first three events have live links so you can find out more information. Remember that for the monthly presentations, BAIPA members and any non-member ticket … [Read more...]
Robbie Samuels interviews me on new Biz Book Publishing Hub podcast
This is the original video, and the actual audio podcast will be posted on September 17. So, here is a sneak peek! … [Read more...]
REMINDER: Members must register by May 15 for the June 1 hybrid event/member lunch
BAIPA is pleased to announce that we will be having TWO hybrid events in 2024. The first one is happening on June 1 at The Next Key Center in Novato, and features Ruth Schwartz, Vice-President of BAIPA, long-time volunteer, and founder of Wonderlady … [Read more...]
Get more clarity and focus with your writing
I strongly recommend you check out this special Workshop for Authors that BAIPA member Deborah Myers has put together. I can personally recommend her as a Certified Accupressurist and Jim Shin Jyutsu practitioner. Her expertise has helped me feel … [Read more...]
Presentations from Ingram Meeting on September 10
Greetings from Maui! I am sitting in a Starbucks in a small town in upcountry Maui (Pukalani), taking advantage of the air-conditioning and the Internet. I just posted links to both of the presentations on the BAIPA Resources Page. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
All Things Amazon: How to Manage Your Most Important Publishing Relationship
Let's face it—Amazon is a giant in the publishing industry, traditional and indie. So understanding how to use this powerful tool to help you to promote and sell your book is an essential key for success. Don't miss this important presentation at the … [Read more...]
Fascinating article and interesting data about our industry
Just saw this in the pod_publishers Yahoo group and felt it was important to share with all of you. Please read it through and post your comments. Also, feel free to share elsewhere. http://authorearnings.com/the-report/ … [Read more...]