Joe Sinclair
Conference
For those interested in the possibilities of publishing book apps, you can attend the AppsWorld conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco May 12-13. Although the conference is expensive, you can get a free pass (through March 27), which enables you to browse the trade floor (350 vendor/exhibitors, including marketing services) and attend certain events and seminars (but not all).
https://www.apps-world.net/northamerica/
See you there.
Voice-Audio Report
During the break between the morning and afternoon presentations at the BAIPA meeting on February 7, I will report on recording voice for use in digital publications. Before you can enhance an ebook with voice, you need to be able to record it. Bring your lunch.
Monaca
Read my latest blog post, which features Monaca, an inexpensive app authoring service. If you can do HTML (and anyone can), you can make an app. More specifically, you can make a book app (iOS, Android, Win 8, or Chrome Apps).
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, currently, members get in free for all workshops and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.