A self-published author cannot have too many marketing arrows in his/her quiver. One of the most visible is an indicia on the cover, announcing that book as an award winner. From that springs the opportunity for press releases, quotes — anything … [Read more...]
Submit Your Book to the BAIPA Book Awards
It's easy. Here’s how: Books published between January 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018, are eligible. You are a member of BAIPA in good standing through December 31, 2018. You may join BAIPA and then submit your books for the contest. If you … [Read more...]
Volunteers Give and Receive — A BAIPA Member Perspective
When I ventured to my first BAIPA meeting, I was confused and overwhelmed by the self-publishing process. I had so many questions, I didn’t even know what to ask. But the BAIPA members were friendly, welcoming and generous in offering their expertise … [Read more...]
Children’s Book by Sharon Cooper Wins PPN Award
Gymnastics Day with Silly Sammy, a whimsical children’s book written and illustrated by BAIPA member Sharon Cooper in 2016, was announced as an award winner in the Children’s Trade category of the 2017 PPN (Publishing Professionals Network) … [Read more...]
Call for Entries for Publishing Professionals’ Book Design Awards, Including New Student Category
Scott Norton, president of Publishing Professionals Network, has announced a new student category to the organization’s highly regarded book design competition. Entries may include books, covers, jackets, ebooks, and product catalogs across all … [Read more...]
Call for Entries for Publishing Professionals' Book Design Awards, Including New Student Category
Scott Norton, president of Publishing Professionals Network, has announced a new student category to the organization’s highly regarded book design competition. Entries may include books, covers, jackets, ebooks, and product catalogs across all … [Read more...]
Surprise! BAIPA Author Laurie King Wins Four Prestigious Awards in 2017 for Book Originally Published in 2014!
Persistence pays! A few months ago, BAIPA member Laurie King entered her first collection of travel stories, originally published in 2014, in several contests. She didn’t have high hopes, because the book hadn’t previously won any awards, but … [Read more...]
Awards Roll in for Susanna Janssen’s Wordstruck! + Hasta la Vista, Baby
Wordstruck! was awarded both Winner in the Humor/Comedy category, and Finalist in the Education/Academic category by Next Generation Indie Book Awards. It also was awarded Finalist in the Reference category by the National Indie Excellence Awards … [Read more...]
Raves and Awards Coming in for BAIPA Member Cathy Wild and ‘Wild Ideas’
Raves and Awards are coming in for BAIPA Member Cathy Wild and Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out !!! Cathy’s recently published book Wild Ideas: Creativity from the Inside Out won TWO Finalist Medals in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book … [Read more...]
Two Awards for Dennis Koller
It's always a great day when you wake up to find two of your novels have won national awards. The Oath, which won BAIPA Best Fiction award in 2016, won the Independent Press Award for Military Fiction, and The Custer Conspiracy was a … [Read more...]