Don’t just hit publish, launch your book! BAIPA 7.13.24 chat Have you realized that publishing isn’t the final goal? Robbie Samuels, Award-Winning Author, Event Design Consultant & Networking Expert Congrats, you wrote a book! … [Read more...]
6/15/24 RECORDING: Self-Publishing 101 WORKSHOP with Ruth Schwartz
Self-Publishing 101 In this intensive two-hour workshop, we will provide a concise and powerful overview of the self-publishing process. Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, this session will arm … [Read more...]
Amazon Kindle Cross-Promotion – July Prime Days
Hello BAIPA members: Robbie Samuels, a good friend of mine, is coordinating a business book Amazon Kindle Cross-Promotion forJuly Prime Days. I have signed up and wanted to offer this opportunity to you as well. More than 100 business authors will … [Read more...]
6/1/24 RECORDING: What’s the latest with Amazon and IngramSpark? with Ruth Schwartz
Latest news from Amazon/KDP and IngramSpark Ruth will cover the latest news from Amazon/KDP etc, as well as with IngramSpark, including best practices for self-publishing your book. KDP Pricing Calculator IngramSpark Calculators The one … [Read more...]
‘The Pirates of Sausalito’ Or Maybe ‘Pirates? In Sausalito?’ Help Me Decide
At our April 6 meeting, I will be leading a Five-Minute Feedback session about the title of my upcoming book. Titles are important. And hard. Once my book is published on KDP, I can change the book description, the cover, the interior, and the … [Read more...]
Schedule when your KDP print book becomes live on Amazon
I just started seeing emails coming through from KDP with an existing announcement that everyone should know about as you look at your book launch dates going forward. I have taken the liberty of quoting the whole email here so that you are fully … [Read more...]
Are you keeping up with all the changes with Amazon re categories and keywords?
I wanted to make sure that everyone on this list has seen this video that Dave Chesson sent out a couple of days ago. He very painstakingly explains how to best work with the new Amazon category system, and he has some great tips about keywords as … [Read more...]
5/6/23 BAIPA RECORDING: Amazon NOW with Ruth Schwartz
What Do Authors Need to Know About Amazon NOW? with Ruth Schwartz Apologies that due to SO much going on with the hybrid meeting, that we didn't remember to hit Record until we were well into the presentation. Learn the essentials of … [Read more...]
What is really involved when you self-publish your book?
Over the years, there have been numerous requests at BAIPA events for a description of what is involved in self-publishing a book. So, here it is. Note that this list is based on using KDP and IngramSpark, which are the only two print-on-demand/ … [Read more...]
Update on FREE ebook promotion – so many things to double check
My ebook of The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart was supposed to be free today, but it wasn't. My apologies to those of you who went to get your free copy. FRIDAY through SUNDAY it WILL be FREE. When Things Go Wrong with a Promotion … [Read more...]