Dear BAIPA members, below is an interesting article about self-publishing, part 1 and part 2 from Reedsy

Everything You Need To Know About Self-Publishing A Book (Part One)
Aug 23 2016, 10:16 PM
Ever thought about writing a book? Well, you’re reading this, so odds are: yes.
With the rise of self-publishing stars like Andy Weir (‘The Martian’) and E.L. James (‘Fifty Shades’ series) we now fully realize that you don’t need a book deal to make it on the bestselling list.
Whoohoo! Hooray! But, wait. How does it actually work? What does creating a best-selling book without a traditional publisher look like? We’re glad you asked. Our friends at Reedsy gave us the lowdown on how to successfully self-publish that book you’re finally going to finish, dammit!
For the full text of part 1, click here.
Everything You Need To Know About Self-Publishing A Book (Part Two)
Aug 25 2016, 9:13 PM
You’ve written a book. Mazel! Now you’re ready to share it with the world. These next steps will determine whether your book sells thousands of copies or joins the legions of other books clogging up the dark corners of Amazon’s Kindle Store.
For the full text of part 2, click here.

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
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