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Have you tried listing your book with Google Play recently?

March 30, 2023 by Ruth Schwartz

Google Play

I just came across this updated article from Reedsy, with detailed instructions for indie authors and how they can get their books set up in Google Play. It is certainly comparable to what you need to do with Amazon and Draft2Digital, with maybe a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Blog Article, Book Promotion, distribution, marketing, self-publishing Tagged With: Amazon, Google Play, independent publishing, self-publishing, selling books

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

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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
    Image credit: Pixabay
    • 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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