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Bay Area Independent Publishers Association

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About BAIPA

BAIPA is an educational organization dedicated to elevating the art of the independent author-publisher. Members include creative people who are involved in various aspects of publishing, linking writers with the services they need to publish and sell their work.

Formerly the Marin Small Publishers Association, BAIPA was founded in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area and incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit organization in 1981.

We meet virtually on Zoom the first Saturday of every month (except around national holidays) for Q&A, networking, and a speaker on a topic of interest. Our meetings are opportunities to gather information, exchange ideas, share successes and challenges, meet supportive professionals, and ask questions about the rapidly changing industry. Several times a year, we are offering separate workshops on specific topics of interest to indie authors.

Openness and enthusiasm have been the hallmark of the group since its inception.

Several thousand people have joined BAIPA over the years since its founding in 1979 and members have published more than 2000 titles, often with the assistance of fellow members who are editors, designers and publishing consultants. Currently, there are approximately 200 active members and 50-80 people attend our meetings each month.

Our members include:

  • Writers (all genres)
  • Bloggers
  • Editors
  • Copywriters
  • Copy Editors
  • Proofreaders
  • Photographers
  • Agents
  • Artists
  • Audiobook Professionals
  • Illustrators
  • Computer Instructors
  • Computing Services Professionals
  • Ergonomic Specialists
  • Book Shepherds
  • Writing Coaches
  • Librarians
  • Book Designers
  • Book Layout Experts
  • Book Cover Designers
  • Digital Publishing Experts
  • Printers
  • Print Brokers
  • Grammarians
  • Distributors
  • Publication Consultants
  • Reviewers
  • Marketing Coaches
  • Publicists
  • Social Media Mavens
  • Web Designers
  • Videographers
  • Literary Rights Attorneys
  • Business Consultants

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Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA will continue to meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings, which we are planning to try on May 6th, 2023 (see below for some initial info). Even when we decide to resume 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 Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and … 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

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

  • February 4th: Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
  • February 18th: WORKSHOP—Chris Morris on crafting systems for success as a writer
  • March 4th: Shelly Adina on how to sell more books using metadata
  • April 1st: Dave Farrow, Memory & PR Expert, shares his tips for memorable marketing and business success.
  • April 15th: WORKSHOP—Dave Farrow on helping authors position themselves for success after releasing their story
  • 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

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