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Here’s a Preview of Book Cover Contest Entries

November 25, 2023 by Webmaster Leave a Comment

In case we haven't told you enough times, here's another reminder that our next meeting, December 2, is focused on book design, and features a presentation by David Kudler, followed by our annual book cover contest. We divided the 24 entries in 4 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, book design, Contests

Kudos to Sandra McGee, Recognized for Volunteer Contributions

November 10, 2023 by John Byrne Barry Leave a Comment

BAIPA, which is totally run and managed by volunteers, is now recognizing volunteers with valuable prizes for their contributions. Sandra McGee, who stepped up at the beginning of this year to help with blog postings, is the first recipient. She was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, BAIPA News, volunteer

Editor and Long-Time BAIPA Member David Colin Carr Dies at 82

October 28, 2023 by John Byrne Barry

David Carr April 25, 1941 - October 14, 2023 It was through an act of compassion that our dear friend David Carr passed away Saturday evening at the age of 82 at his home in San Rafael, CA, surrounded by a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

BAIPA Members Invited to IPNE Virtual Conference for Authors and Publishers Nov. 3 & 4

October 28, 2023 by Webmaster

Eddie Vincent. president of Independent Publisher of New England, a sibling organization to BAIPA, invites BAIPA members to attend their upcoming virtual conference for free. To attend, use the discount code "VIP" when you register. Here's the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, self-publishing

Pro Audio Voices Celebrates 10 Years in Business!

October 16, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

Ten Years is a Big Deal! BAIPA President Becky Parker Geist is celebrating ten years in business on Tuesday October 24, 2023. Here are some stats on what it means to make it to the 10-year mark: 20% of new businesses close within a year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, marketing

Seeking Feedback on Cover Redesign for ‘Wasted’ [UPDATED]

September 9, 2023 by John Byrne Barry

On September 21, I'll be part of a local author panel at the Mill Valley Library called “Writing California,” about researching and writing books set in the state. (See flyer and link below.) Since I'll be talking about Wasted, my “green-noir” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, book design, Book Events

Free Event for Bay Area Publishers — PPN & BAWiP 2023 Picnic August 26

August 19, 2023 by Webmaster

Local publisher Peter Goodman sends along this invitation for a free picnic open to all. It's at Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley on August 26 from noon to 4. Publishing Professionals Network (PPN) and Bay Area Women in Publishing (BAWiP) have long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events

THE BEST new sales platform for Audiobooks – AMPlify Audiobooks

August 7, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

AMPlify Audiobooks logo | Pro Audio Voices

Want to Earn More from your Audiobook Sales? If you're an Author with an audiobook, you may have noticed that royalties from Audible (especially) and other platforms as well are frankly kinda pathetically low. Disappointingly low. And unfairly low … [Read more...]

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BAIPA Author John Byrne Barry on ‘Writing California’ Panel at Mill Valley Library

August 5, 2023 by John Byrne Barry

On September 21, I'll be part of a local author panel at the Mill Valley Library discussing researching and writing about California, past and present. I'll be discussing my 2015 novel Wasted, a “green-noir” mystery set in the garbage and recycling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Public Speaking

Flash Sale Experiment: Will This Marketing Tactic Work?

July 13, 2023 by Pauline Wiles

Author website template

As promised, I've now updated this post with my results. Jump down here, to go straight to that section. As authors and business owners, we often hear how important it is to grow our email list. Generally, I think this is sound advice, and we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

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Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices

Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA continues to meet via ZOOM ONLY. However, we held a very successful HYBRID meeting on May 6. The board is in discussion about future events like that one, and we will get the word out as soon as decisions are made. Even when we decide to resume regular 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 … 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

  • Recording Only Workshop Ticket: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
    Image credit: Pixabay
    • June 17 Audiobook Results workshop with Becky Parker Geist
       June 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Book Cover Design with David Kudler — 12/02/23
    Book in winter | Unsplash
    •  December 2, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Promote With Social Media
    Tree image: Pixabay
    • Diana Concoff Morgan - social media
       January 6, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to use Social Media and ChatGPT Authentically to Grow Your Following
    Social media icons / Pixabay
    • January 20, Social Media + ChatGPT with Diana Concoff Morgan
       January 20, 2024
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • The Power of Taking the Stage as an Author
    Auditorium / Pixabay
    • Parchelle Tashi - Taking the Stage
       February 3, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Writing Success Guaranteed: Using Your 10 Unique Superpowers
    Steps to success / Pixabay
    • Michael Larsen: Writing Success Guaranteed
       March 2, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm

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 occasional 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

  • April 6 : Alexa Bigwarfe on creating a book marketing plan
  • May 4th: Becky Parker Geist on the latest on audiobooks
  • May 18th: Workshop with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • June 1st: HYBRID meeting at The Next Key Room with Ruth Schwartz speaking about the latest info on print on demand with KDP and Ingramspark.

And more great events to come!

 

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