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Special message and prize! from our June speaker

May 27, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

Hi. I’m Judith Briles, aka The Book Shepherd, and I’m looking forward to meeting all of you on Saturday, June 14. I’ll be bringing more to BAIPA than introducing the Author and Book GamePlan, How to Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Publishing, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, self-publishing Tagged With: Traditional vs. Indie Publishing

From Pen To Published – Redwood Writers Conference

March 27, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

Redwood Writers invites you to journey “From Pen to Published!” at all-day event, Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Bertolini Student Center of Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa 8:00 am – 5:30 pm.   Morning Keynote … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, self-publishing Tagged With: 2014 Redwood Writers' Conference, Traditional vs. Indie Publishing

"A Pie for a Pig" Featured at Sun Gallery in Hayward

February 9, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

"A Pie for a Pig," a children's picture book written by BAIPA member Susan Pace-Koch, has been selected to be in the 25th Annual Children's Book Illustrator Exhibit from February 7 - April 7, 2014, at the Sun Gallery in Hayward. Illustrations from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, Sun Gallery, Susan Pace-Koch

Help Your Book Succeed in the Marketplace

February 6, 2014 by Jeffrey Samorano

It's a given: you want your book to succeed in the marketplace.  Then get the edge on success, and get it right the first time! Come to BAIPA Saturday, Marh 14th. Amy Collins, founder of New York's New Shelves Books, the fastest-growing book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform Tagged With: independent publishing

Brian Jud to Speak on January 11 – Selling Books to Non-Bookstore Buyers

December 25, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

By Linda Jay Geldens   Come join BAIPA at our new meeting place, The Key Room in Novato (directions and map in another article), on Saturday, January 11, to hear Brian Jud speak.  Topic: How to Sell Books in Large, Non-Returnable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform Tagged With: BAIPA, Brian Jud, January 2014 speaker

2014 Redwood Writers' Conference

November 13, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

by Sandy Baker Conference Co-chair and VP, Redwood Writers Want to write? Want to publish? Find out much of what you need to know at next year’s Redwood Writers' Conference! Early Bird registration and the prose and poetry contest deadlines are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: 2014 Redwood Writers' Conference, BAIPA Sandy Baker

"Autographed by the Author" Stickers

November 13, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

Here's a tip to BAIPA authors from BAIPA member Sandy Baker:  I just purchased 1,000 gold 3/4" "Autographed by the Author" stickers from http://autographedbytheauthor.com. They were $29.75 plus shipping. There are other styles, sizes, and texts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, tips Tagged With: BAIPA, book stickers, Sandy Baker

Pat Taylor — From Neurosurgeon to Fantasy Writer

September 13, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

Spotlight on BAIPA Members - By Linda Jay Geldens Pat Taylor is a retired neurosurgeon-turned-fantasy writer. His latest book, The Martian Pendant, is an intriguing mix of Neanderthals, Martians who landed in Africa in a spaceship eons ago, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: BAIPA, Fantasy Writer, Pat Taylor

Mani Feniger Reads from Her Book in Leipzig, Germany

August 18, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

I smiled at the rows of strangers waiting patiently in the Leipzig City Library. Only a few were visitors to the German city where my mother was born and left in 1936 to escape the Nazi regime. Most of those attending were contemporary Leipzig … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, publicity Tagged With: BAIPA, Germany reading, Mani Feniger

Alicia Young Wins Award for Debut Book at 2013 New York Book Festival

August 3, 2013 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Alicia Young’s debut book, The Savvy Girl’s Guide to Grace: small touches with big impact – at home, work & in love has just won the 2013 New York Book Festival Prize for best new How-to/Self- Help book. This is a gentle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, publicity Tagged With: Alicia Young, BAIPA, NY Book Festival

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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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