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Checklist for Submissions to the BAIPA Blog

December 14, 2022 by Sandra V. McGee

As independent authors and publishers, we wear (too) many hats and sometimes it helps to have checklist. During the next few months, I'll be assisting John Byrne Barry with the BAIPA blog while he is busy directing his new play, “Sausalypso … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, Submission Process

What is really involved when you self-publish your book?

August 27, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Self-Publishing

Over the years, there have been numerous requests at BAIPA events for a description of what is involved in self-publishing a book. So, here it is. Note that this list is based on using KDP and IngramSpark, which are the only two print-on-demand/ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, Blog Article, book design, distribution, ebooks, Editing, independent bookstores, IngramSpark, KDP, libraries, Print books, printing, self-publishing Tagged With: Business of self-publishing, self-publishing

Update on FREE ebook promotion – so many things to double check

August 11, 2022 by Becky Parker Geist

The Left Turn by Becky Parker Geist

My ebook  of The Left Turn: Two Lives, Worlds Apart was supposed to be free today, but it wasn't. My apologies to those of you who went to get your free copy. FRIDAY through SUNDAY it WILL be FREE. When Things Go Wrong with a Promotion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, BAIPA News, Blog Article, Book Promotion, ebooks, marketing, Social Media

My Conversations with Judith Briles on Untangling KDP and IngramSpark

July 16, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for two of her podcast episodes: one on KDP and one on IngramSpark. We covered a lot of ground in a very short time. Below are direct links to each of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, IngramSpark, KDP Tagged With: IngramSpark, Judith Briles, KDP, print on demand

A couple of fun cartoons from BAIPA member Chris Santilli Johnson

July 3, 2021 by Ruth Schwartz

Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Blog Article, Editing

Three Common Objections to a Trademark Application

November 15, 2020 by Kelley Way

Congratulations, you’ve filed your trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)! You pat yourself on the back, and then turn your attention to other things while waiting for your application to process. A few months later, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, Legal Issues Tagged With: Trademark

Desperately Seeking Volunteer to Drive BAIPA Materials to and from July 13 Meeting

July 7, 2019 by John Byrne Barry

Becky Parker Geist, our fearless and charming president, will be away for our July 13 meeting and we've lined up backups for MC and video recording, but we still need someone who can go by our storage locker in San Rafael and bring the six or seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article

Are you confused and concerned about moving your books from CreateSpace to KDP?

October 1, 2018 by Ruth Schwartz

It can be very simple, and as some people have found, there can be some serious challenges. For some, their books just disappeared into the ether, for others their books wound up in one KDP account, but their paperback from CreateSpace went to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, distribution, Print books, self-publishing, Seminar Tagged With: BAIPA events, CreateSpace, KDP, paperback books, webinar

Hot Deal on Influencer Outreach Workshop

August 4, 2018 by Judy M. Baker

Influencer Marketing

Book Marketing Mentor is having a super hot sale Judy Reyes and Judy Baker have a surprise for you. Don't miss out. A great deal for BAIPA members and fans. Use discount code "HOTAUGUST" to register for the August 22nd Influencer Outreach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, Book Events Tagged With: book marketing mentor, Influencer, Judy Baker, Judy Reyes, workshop

Say No!

March 5, 2018 by Bob Heyman

What gets measured, gets managed.

Say No! By Judy M. Baker, Book Marketing Mentor Do you suffer from bright shiny object syndrome? If you are like me, as an author-publisher, it is easy to be distracted by promises of quick fixes for book marketing. I know I get solicitations all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article Tagged With: Author-Publisher, BAIPA, BAIPA events, book marketing mentor, Judy Baker, Judy Reyes, self-publishers

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Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA will continue to meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings, which we are planning to try on May 6th, 2023 (see below for some initial info). Even when we decide to resume 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 Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and … 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

  • Writing Can be so “Taxing”
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    • Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
      February 4, 2023
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Sell More Books Using Metadata
    Image credit: Pixabay
    • Shelley Adina on using metadata
      March 4, 2023
      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 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

  • February 4th: Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
  • February 18th: WORKSHOP—Chris Morris on crafting systems for success as a writer
  • March 4th: Shelly Adina on how to sell more books using metadata
  • April 1st: Dave Farrow, Memory & PR Expert, shares his tips for memorable marketing and business success.
  • April 15th: WORKSHOP—Dave Farrow on helping authors position themselves for success after releasing their story
  • May 6th: HYBRID EVENT (In-person in Novato, CA + Zoom, followed by MEMBERS ONLY in-person celebration party) What every author needs to know about Amazon NOW

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