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What is really involved when you self-publish your book?

August 27, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Self-Publishing

Over the years, there have been numerous requests at BAIPA events for a description of what is involved in self-publishing a book. So, here it is. Note that this list is based on using KDP and IngramSpark, which are the only two print-on-demand/ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, Blog Article, book design, distribution, ebooks, Editing, independent bookstores, IngramSpark, KDP, libraries, Print books, printing, self-publishing Tagged With: Business of self-publishing, self-publishing

Where are you on the self-publishing path?

August 13, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

There are two opportunities coming up for author-publishers. FIRST: If you are sitting there with a finished manuscript, you (and other authors like you!) can get past these hurdles and other obstacles, and finally publish your book—quickly, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

My Conversations with Judith Briles on Untangling KDP and IngramSpark

July 16, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for two of her podcast episodes: one on KDP and one on IngramSpark. We covered a lot of ground in a very short time. Below are direct links to each of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, IngramSpark, KDP Tagged With: IngramSpark, Judith Briles, KDP, print on demand

I highly recommend watching Amazon’s video on M.O.D. book printing.

March 17, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

It will answer a lot of questions, I'm sure. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, distribution, KDP, Print books, printing, self-publishing

Opportunity to be interviewed

August 31, 2021 by Ruth Schwartz

Bob Heyman, long-time BAIPA member (and member of the BAIPA board) just did an interview on an Internet radio station in the UK that is looking for more writers to interview. For Bob's interview they had 135,000 listeners. Here is their website (with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Promotion, marketing, publicity, Radio or TV Interview

A couple of fun cartoons from BAIPA member Chris Santilli Johnson

July 3, 2021 by Ruth Schwartz

Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Blog Article, Editing

Introducing Kindle Vella…for serialized stories

April 13, 2021 by Ruth Schwartz

This was just announced today, I believe. I found this video and below that are some links for more information. I have a feeling this will be useful to many BAIPA members. Please come back and add your thoughts to the Comments on this article. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, KDP, self-publishing

IBPA Announces Virtual Single-Title Display Options for Frankfurt Book Fair 2020

August 27, 2020 by Ruth Schwartz

I have always been interested in how indie authors could successfully sell foreign rights, and this showed up in my inbox today.  The $99 per title offer is a great deal but it is for IBPA members only, so if you are interested and you are not yet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: self-publishing, tips Tagged With: foreign rights, Frankfurt

How Are You Dealing with Stress and Anxiety These Days?

April 8, 2020 by Ruth Schwartz

I wanted to share with you a tool I have been using for years and is now available to the public for free. Deborah Myers, a long-time BAIPA member, is a Certified Acupressurist and Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and has been helping clients … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

Great article on words that have at least two meanings

July 4, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz

Thanks to BAIPA member, Chris Santilli Johnson, for this fascinating article that might prove useful in our writing efforts.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editing, writing

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UPDATE: BAIPA will continue to meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings, which we are planning to try on May 6th, 2023 (see below for some initial info). Even when we decide to resume 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 Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and … More

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