by John Byrne Barry Over the decades, I’ve interviewed hundreds of people for news stories, profiles, book research, and more. But I can count with my ten fingers the number of times I’ve been interviewed as an author. And one of my favorites … [Read more...]
A Historian Finds his Calling: Harvey Schwartz
by Odile Sullivan-Tarazi (Ed. note: Odile Sullivan-Tarazi sits on the board of Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE), a sister organization of BAIPA, where she chairs the book awards program. She’s sharing this profile of one author, Harvey … [Read more...]
Join Me for ‘How to Write a Killer Book Blurb’ Workshop on March 15 + How to Submit Your Blurb
by John Byrne Barry I'll be leading a two-hour workshop on March 15 called "How to Write a Killer Book Blurb." Register here — How to Write a Killer Book Blurb. Nothing except your book cover and title is more important in attracting readers … [Read more...]
How to Submit Your Blurb for ‘How to Write a Killer Book Blurb’ Workshop on March 15
by John Byrne Barry Two weeks from today, on March 15 at 10 am, I'll be leading a two-hour workshop called "How to Write a Killer Book Blurb." Register here — How to Write a Killer Book Blurb. Other than your book cover and title, nothing is … [Read more...]
How to Write a Killer Blurb Workshop March 15 + How to Submit Your Blurb
by John Byrne Barry In the olden days, before self-publishing, publishers wrote book blurbs. Now you’re the publisher and you need to write the killer blurb that will sell your book in today’s crowded marketplace. The blurb, a.k.a. the book … [Read more...]
And the 2024 IPNE Book Awards Go to…
by Odile Sullivan-Tarazi (Ed. Note: IPNE —the Independent Publishers of New England — is a sister organization of BAIPA. Odile Sullivan-Tarazi sits on the IPNE board as chair of the book awards program.) Our 2024 cycle officially … [Read more...]
Tricia Sullivan’s ‘OVERLAND Before the Hippie Trail’ Earns IPNE Gold Award
Tricia Sullivan has just received a 2024 GOLD AWARD in the category of Narrative Non-fiction from Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) for her book Overland Before the Hippie Trail: Kathmandu and Beyond with a Van a Man and No Plan. Thanks to … [Read more...]
1/18/25 WORKSHOP RECORDING: Use Amazon Tools to Sell More Books
Use Amazon Tools to Sell More Books with Penny C. Sansevieri Amazon is a great place to sell books, but most authors (and publishers) underutilize the free tools that Amazon offers. Metadata, keywords, editorial reviews, and Amazon’s backend … [Read more...]
Maniacal Laughs, Musical Stings, and Distinctive Voices — Eight Lessons From Recording My Audiobook
by John Byrne Barry The audiobook of my fourth novel, Pirates of Sausalito: Houseboat Wars Murder Mystery, is now available widely. Here’s how it got produced and what I learned from the process. 1. Hire a Professional Audiobook … [Read more...]
1/11/25 RECORDING: Timelines for self-publishers with David Wogahn
The Secret to Improving Self-Publishing Results: Mastering Publishing Timelines while Baking Book Marketing into the Process David Wogahn, author of the Countdown to Book Launch series Book marketing is often thought of as an activity that begins … [Read more...]
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