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...]
Kudos to Sandra McGee, Recognized for Volunteer Contributions
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...]
Editor and Long-Time BAIPA Member David Colin Carr Dies at 82
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...]
BAIPA Members Invited to IPNE Virtual Conference for Authors and Publishers Nov. 3 & 4
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...]
Pro Audio Voices Celebrates 10 Years in Business!
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...]
Seeking Feedback on Cover Redesign for ‘Wasted’ [UPDATED]
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...]
Free Event for Bay Area Publishers — PPN & BAWiP 2023 Picnic August 26
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...]
THE BEST new sales platform for Audiobooks – AMPlify Audiobooks
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...]
BAIPA Author John Byrne Barry on ‘Writing California’ Panel at Mill Valley Library
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...]
Flash Sale Experiment: Will This Marketing Tactic Work?
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...]
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