How do you get the most from your BAIPA membership? Volunteer!
Learn more about all aspects of publishing and promotion. Meet smart people who might help you down the line. Raise your visibility as an author or service-provider. And have fun too.
Board members Ruth Schwartz and John Cammidge work the registration table.
One of our board members likes to say that she’s on the board because she gets more out of it than she puts into it. We can’t promise that — that depends on you — but we’re an all-volunteer organization, from members to board members, and we welcome your contributions, large or small.
Some volunteers help at a single event, or at all meetings. Others work behind the scenes on email, or the website, or the book awards. And then there are our board members, who set up the programs and steer the organization.
There are plenty of ways you can help — with writing, membership, marketing, email, promotion, design, refreshments, and more. Check out our Volunteer Opportunities page for more specifics. Or talk to a board member at the next meeting.
Author
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.