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What is really involved when you self-publish your book?

August 27, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Self-Publishing

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...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, Blog Article, book design, distribution, ebooks, Editing, independent bookstores, IngramSpark, KDP, libraries, Print books, printing, self-publishing Tagged With: Business of self-publishing, self-publishing

Update on FREE ebook promotion – so many things to double check

August 11, 2022 by Becky Parker Geist

The Left Turn by Becky Parker Geist

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...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, Blog Article, Book Promotion, ebooks, marketing, Social Media

The Left Turn free ebook promo 8/11-13 – Becky Parker Geist

August 11, 2022 by Becky Parker Geist

The Left Turn by Becky Parker Geist

Free ebook promotion 8/11-13 BAIPA President Becky Parker Geist respectfully requests your participation in her free ebook giveaway Aug 11-13. Get your free copy of her book The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart at https://amzn.to/3AqzZmq which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, Author Platform, Book Promotion, ebooks Tagged With: book launch, Fiction

I highly recommend watching Amazon’s video on M.O.D. book printing.

March 17, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

It will answer a lot of questions, I'm sure. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, distribution, KDP, Print books, printing, self-publishing

Submit Your Blurb for March 19 ‘Killer Book Blurb’ Workshop

March 9, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

I’m leading a BAIPA workshop on “How to Write a Killer Book Blurb” on March 19 at 10 am.  The blurb is the book description that appears on the back cover of the book and on your online sales page. You might think of it as the teaser — it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, Author Platform, Book Promotion, marketing, self-publishing Tagged With: book blurbs, book descriptions

‘Five-Minute Feedback’ at August 7 Meeting — Any Takers?

July 29, 2021 by John Byrne Barry

In May, we debuted Five-Minute Feedback, which could become a regular part of our meetings, if members choose to take advantage of the opportunity.  For those of you who weren't here in May, I was the guinea pig for that first go-around. I shared … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, Author Platform, Book Promotion, marketing Tagged With: Five-Minute Feedback

‘Audiblegate’ Update

April 26, 2021 by Becky Parker Geist

Last meeting and in a previous blog post we brought up the "Audiblegate" issue — about how audiobook listeners are encouraged by Audible to return books at no cost, even if they've listened to it, and the authors lose their royalties. Here is further … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, Audiobooks, Legal Issues

Introducing Kindle Vella…for serialized stories

April 13, 2021 by Ruth Schwartz

This was just announced today, I believe. I found this video and below that are some links for more information. I have a feeling this will be useful to many BAIPA members. Please come back and add your thoughts to the Comments on this article. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, KDP, self-publishing

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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

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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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