BAIPA News Archives - Page 2 of 63

Robbie Samuels interviews me on new Biz Book Publishing Hub podcast

July 13, 2024 by Ruth Schwartz

This is the original video, and the actual audio podcast will be posted on September 17. So, here is a sneak peek! … [Read more...]

Remembering Wendy Bartlett

June 13, 2024 by Sandra V McGee

The Board is sad to announce the passing of Wendy Bartlett on April 7, 2024. The multi-talented artist, author, singer, and friend to many will be deeply missed. Her daughter, Elizabeth Stark, posted on Facebook: "My mother … [Read more...]

Interview with Copy Editor Rosina Wilson

May 11, 2024 by Alison Dart

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new series of interviews with BAIPA service providers. If you are interested in being interviewed or being an interviewer, contact [email protected] What services do you offer authors? I'm an all-purpose … [Read more...]

‘How to Write a Killer Book Blurb’ Workshop at Book Passage on May 18

May 11, 2024 by John Byrne Barry

A couple years ago, I led a workshop for BAIPA on “‘How to Write a Killer Book Blurb” and I’ll be leading a similar workshop at Book Passage next Saturday, May 18 at 10 am, for the California Writers Club–Marin. Register here. (Tickets are $5 for CWC … [Read more...]

REMINDER: Members must register by May 15 for the June 1 hybrid event/member lunch

May 11, 2024 by Ruth Schwartz

BAIPA is pleased to announce that we will be having TWO hybrid events in 2024. The first one is happening on June 1 at The Next Key Center in Novato, and features Ruth Schwartz, Vice-President of BAIPA, long-time volunteer, and founder of Wonderlady … [Read more...]

Join us on June 1st, either in person or on Zoom, for our next hybrid event

April 27, 2024 by Becky Parker Geist

BAIPA is pleased to announce that we will be having TWO hybrid events in 2024. The first one is happening on June 1 at The Next Key Center in Novato, and features Ruth Schwartz, Vice-President of BAIPA and long-time volunteer, speaking about what's … [Read more...]

‘The Pirates of Sausalito’ Or Maybe ‘Pirates? In Sausalito?’ Help Me Decide

March 30, 2024 by John Byrne Barry

At our April 6 meeting, I will be leading a Five-Minute Feedback session about the title of my upcoming book. Titles are important. And hard. Once my book is published on KDP, I can change the book description, the cover, the interior, and the … [Read more...]

Carol Jacobsen Book Launch for ‘Women of Color and Accomplishment’ Series on March 28

March 23, 2024 by Carol Jacobsen

This Thursday, March 28, I will launch my two latest books in the Women of Color and Accomplishment series. It will be in conjunction with the closing event for my art exhibit at Homestead Valley Community Center, 315 Montford Ave, Mill Valley, from … [Read more...]

Thank you to BAIPA Volunteers at San Francisco Writers Conference

February 17, 2024 by John Byrne Barry

A big thank you to Tricia Sullivan, Mike and Pam Mirabella, Jen Anderson, Allison Madden, Marcia Schafer, Odile Sullivan-Tarazi, Eloise Hamann, and Zann Gill for volunteering to staff our table on Friday and Saturday at the San Francisco Writers … [Read more...]

Interview with Book Interior Designer Val Sherer

February 16, 2024 by Alison Dart

Editor's Note: This is the first in a new series of interviews with BAIPA service providers. If you are interested in being interviewed or being an interviewer, contact [email protected]. What services do you offer authors? What does interior … [Read more...]