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The Puzzle of Book Cover Design — An Interview with Book Cover Designer Andrew Benzie

January 6, 2019 by John Byrne Barry

Andrew Benzie led the December BAIPA presentation on book cover design. As a follow-up, I spoke to him on the phone the week after the meeting to find out more about how he got where he is and how he does his work. Q: How did you get into book … [Read more...]

David Kudler to Speak on “The Hero’s Journey” January 27 at Book Passage

January 4, 2019 by Webmaster

California Writers Club–Marin will be hosting BAIPA member (and former board member) David Kudler on January 27 at Book Passage for The Hero's Journey — How It Can Serve as Blueprint for an Enduring, Transformative Story. Mythologist Joseph … [Read more...]

Join Us December 8 for Holiday Party — BYOBC (Bring Your Own Book Cover)

November 26, 2018 by John Byrne Barry

On December 8, BAIPA is hosting a members-only holiday celebration after our morning workshop. Of course, the highlight of the party will be hobnobbing with your creative, brilliant, and scintillating BAIPA colleagues, but for additional fun, … [Read more...]

Audio Book Launch for Ser Mujer en un Mundo de Hombres

November 26, 2018 by Becky Parker Geist

We're excited to announce the recent launch of Ser Mujer en un Mundo de Hombres (Being a Woman in a World of Men) by Linda Valette. With the expanding audiobook market is a growing need for more titles in languages other than English. At Pro Audio … [Read more...]

Bowker Hacked. If You Purchased ISBNs, Check Your Credit Cards.

November 5, 2018 by Webmaster

R.R. Bowker, LLC , a.k.a. MYIDENTIFIERS, is the primary place independently published authors buy ISBNs. The company announced on November 1 that its ISBN site has been breached and hackers have stolen credit card numbers and made unauthorized … [Read more...]

SOVAS Award Nomination for Audiobook of ‘When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision-making Lessons from the Antarctic’

October 23, 2018 by David Hirzel

I have some exciting news. The audiobook version of my recent book When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision-making Lessons from the Antarctic, (co-written with Brad Borkan) has been nominated for a prestigious SOVAS award. Good Morning … [Read more...]

My Book Tour in Nebraska

October 23, 2018 by Bev Scott

We are standing at the intersection of US 83 and Nebraska Highway 2 reading the highway sign about the Sand Hills outside Thedford, Nebraska when I see the Dollar General Store across the Highway. Then I remember what the volunteer at the Historical … [Read more...]

BAIPA Book Award Deadline is September 30

September 20, 2018 by Craig Smith

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...]

Google Releases Touringbird Travel Website — Might Google Become a Major Player In Content, and What Will That Mean for Authors?

September 17, 2018 by Lee Foster

Will Google become a content publisher, in travel and other subject areas? Google is the most prominent player in search. Could Google also become major in content? The answer could have long term consequences for all the non-fiction authors in … [Read more...]

Submit Your Book to the BAIPA Book Awards

September 4, 2018 by Bev Scott

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...]