Most people who write a book that requires illustrations (such as children’s or botanical books) aren’t artists. When self-publishing their book, these authors will need to hire someone themselves to create the necessary artwork. They may hire the … [Read more...]
Email List Providers for Authors: BAIPA Members Spill the Beans
These days, most authors understand the importance of being able to reach their audience through an email list. After all, as industry expert Jane Friedman says, Email has so far proven to be a more long-term and stable tool than social media, which … [Read more...]
If your past vanished . . . who might you become? New novel by Becky Parker Geist
The audiobook edition of The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart (book 1 in the Split Universe Series) by Becky Parker Geist is now available. Narrated by Becky Parker and JS Arquin Length: 7:27 To get it for just $11.11 now through 7/19/22, … [Read more...]
Join Us to Celebrate Launch of ‘I Used to Be Shy’ June 25 & July 16
We are delighted to introduce you to I Used To Be Shy, an illustrated story with songs about inclusion, belonging, and compassion.It’s Book Two in The Carla Stories. Book One is Sister Butterfly and Book Three, coming in 2023, is Special People. (See … [Read more...]
Whose Book Blurbs Will Win the BAIPA Book Blurb Contest?
Thanks to those of you who submitted your book blurbs for our contest. Unlike the cover contest, we are sharing the slides in advance because it takes more time and attention to evaluate a blurb than a cover. We'll be voting on the blurbs at the … [Read more...]
Nancy Martin Short Story Published in ‘Remember When’ Anthology
Nancy J. Martin has recently had her short story Those Colorful Streets published in both the Redwood Writers 2021 anthology Remember When, edited by Shawn & Crissi Langwell and in Work in Progress, edited by Mandy Haynes (Texas). Nancy is the … [Read more...]
Seeking Book Blurbs for BAIPA Blurb Contest
We're running our first book blurb contest, modeled after our cover contest. The book blurb is the short book description on your online book sales page or on the back of your book. Here are the rules. The contest is open to any book blurb by a … [Read more...]
How to Submit Your Blurb for Our March 19 ‘Killer Blurb’ Workshop
In the olden days, before self-publishing, publishers wrote book blurbs. Now you’re the publisher and you need to write the killer blurb that will sell your book in today’s crowded marketplace. The blurb, a.k.a. the book description, appears on … [Read more...]
Ten West Coast Writing Conferences in 2022
After almost two years with few in-person writer gatherings taking place, 2022 heralds new optimism. Organizers of several long-standing writing conferences have publicized plans for live events later this year. No doubt these conventions will bring … [Read more...]
How to Take Advantage of BAIPA Member Benefits
If you regularly attend BAIPA meetings, like I do, you probably agree that the meetings themselves are the best benefits. If you’re not a regular attendee, well, we’re meeting this Saturday and you’re invited. Here are some other benefits: (1) … [Read more...]
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