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Carol Shelton Reads from Slippery Slope June 10 at Book Passage

June 3, 2023 by Webmaster Leave a Comment

Join Carol Shelton Saturday, June 10, 2 pm at Book Passage for the launch of her new book, Slippery Slope. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion

Founding an Independent Press in a Niche Market: Seeing a Need and Filling It (Webinar on April 4)

April 1, 2023 by Webmaster

The Florida Treasure Coast Chapter of Sisters in Crime (Treasure Coast Sleuths) invites you to a Zoom webinar with Pamela Johnson Fenner. When: Apr 4, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Founding an Independent Press in a Niche … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, marketing

ALTON – Two Murders That Provoked Lincoln To Run For President

January 24, 2023 by Webmaster

ALTON – campaign to end free speech by Zann Gill focuses on the significance of the 185th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's first landmark speech (at age 28), which launched his twenty-year path to the Senate and Presidency. Lincoln gave his Lyceum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Promotion

Congratulations to Book Cover Contest Winners

December 3, 2022 by Webmaster

Thanks to all of you who participated in today's book cover contest, by submitting your covers and choosing your favorites from the submissions. Congratulations to all for your wonderful covers. Here are the winners: NONFICTION: Women of Color … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

Attention Non-Members: Special Deal in November to Join BAIPA

November 4, 2022 by Webmaster

If you're not a BAIPA member, now is a great time to join. Our regular membership is $10/month with automatic renewal. But by taking advantage of our Special November membership offer, you can save $20 on an annual basis. In November, you can join … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

Join Patricia Sullivan for a Conversation About Her Memoir ‘Overland Before the Hippie Trail’

November 2, 2022 by Webmaster

Author Patricia Sullivan will be discussing her travel memoir with her daughter Rebecca Sullivan Silbert, presented by the Ashby Village Exploring Creativity Group. See the notice below. November 13, 1-2:30pm on zoom. Register here. (Registration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Book Events

And the Winners of the 2022 BAIPA Title Contest Are…

October 3, 2022 by Webmaster

Thanks to the sixteen members who submitted titles. We expect there might have been more had we not limited it to unpublished books, but maybe next time. Winners receive a BAIPA workshop this year or next. The winners are: FICTION Alien … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, Contests

Banff Centre’s Online Writers Residency

October 3, 2022 by Webmaster

Would your writing benefit from one on one mentorship? Banff Centre’s Online Writers Residency is a fully funded opportunity to gain feedback and professional development from the comfort of your work space. Late Winter Writers Residency Online … [Read more...]

Filed Under: writing

Nancy Martin Short Story Published in ‘Remember When’ Anthology

March 29, 2022 by Webmaster

Nancy J. Martin has recently had her short story Those Colorful Streets published in both the Redwood Writers 2021 anthology Remember When, edited by Shawn & Crissi Langwell and in Work in Progress, edited by Mandy Haynes (Texas). Nancy is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News

Seeking Book Blurbs for BAIPA Blurb Contest

March 21, 2022 by Webmaster

We're running our first book blurb contest, modeled after our cover contest. The book blurb is the short book description on your online book sales page or on the back of your book. Here are the rules. The contest is open to any book blurb by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion Tagged With: book blurbs

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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
    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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