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Joel Friedlander’s Journey to Becoming Go-To Expert on Book Publishing, Cover Design, and More

July 1, 2017 by John Byrne Barry

On July 8, in the morning session, Joel Friedlander will present We All Judge Books By Their Covers — How to Create Book Covers That Work; for the afternoon session, he'll be part of a panel doing live critiques of BAIPA authors’ book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, book design, interview, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: cover design

Call for Entries for Publishing Professionals’ Book Design Awards, Including New Student Category

July 1, 2017 by Webmaster

Scott Norton, president of Publishing Professionals Network, has announced a new student category to the organization’s highly regarded book design competition. Entries may include books, covers, jackets, ebooks, and product catalogs across all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, book design

Call for Entries for Publishing Professionals' Book Design Awards, Including New Student Category

July 1, 2017 by Webmaster

Scott Norton, president of Publishing Professionals Network, has announced a new student category to the organization’s highly regarded book design competition. Entries may include books, covers, jackets, ebooks, and product catalogs across all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, book design

Last Call for Book Covers for Critique at July 8 Cover Design Workshop

June 25, 2017 by John Byrne Barry

As some of you know, on July 8, book design guru (and former BAIPA president) Joel Friedlander is presenting We All Judge Books By Their Covers — How to Create Book Covers That Work. In the afternoon, he'll be part of a panel doing live critiques … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, book design, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: cover design

Need Help Getting Your Book Published and Promoted?

June 15, 2017 by John Byrne Barry

Most BAIPA members are authors, but a significant fraction of our members are service providers as well — editors, designers, printers, marketers, book midwives, and more. Let’s say you’re an author who needs help getting your book published … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, book design, Book Promotion, Editing, marketing, printing, publicity, self-publishing

Seeking Brave Souls to Submit Book Covers for Critique at July Meeting

June 11, 2017 by John Byrne Barry

At our July 8 meeting, we’re thrilled to welcome book design guru Joel Friedlander, who will be delivering a presentation called We All Judge Books By Their Covers — How to Create Book Covers That Work. Whether you’re selling online or at a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: book design Tagged With: book cover, cover design

Ingram Offers Free Hardcover Books from Paperbacks

May 26, 2017 by Gordon Burgett

At the past BAIPA meeting I mentioned that LSI will convert your bestselling paperbacks into free hardcover books! But I had forgotten to bring the details! Here they are. Contact the Content Manager for details. You need promo code HARDCOVER17 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, book design, Print books

Author Meg Beeler Lands Publishing Contract and Wins Cover Award

December 4, 2016 by Meg Beeler

Author Meg Beeler has just received word that Findhorn Press will publish her book, Living in the Heart of the Universe: Expanding Your Relationship with Earth and the Cosmos, in 2017. Also this month, as icing on the cake, the book’s cover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Awards, BAIPA News, Blog Article, book design, Book Promotion, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Living in the Heart of the Universe, Meg Beeler, thebookdesigner.com

Dan Schieberl Seeking Illustrator for Children's Book

June 12, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA member Dan Schieberl, who has written a children's book called Troll Mountain, is looking to hire an illustrator for it, and for other books in the series. Any interested illustrators should send him samples for their work to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, book design, Uncategorized Tagged With: Dan Schieberl

Updated Agenda for Our Upcoming "Everything Amazon Day"

August 30, 2015 by Ruth Schwartz

Amazon logo

David and I are really looking forward to presenting key points about the most important Amazon services for independent authors on September 12th during our presentation—Everything Amazon. We have refined our list and here’s the latest agenda for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book apps, book design, Book Promotion, distribution, ebooks, marketing, publicity, self-publishing, tips Tagged With: Amazon, CreateSpace, David Kudler, Goodreads, KDP, Kindle Scout, Ruth Schwartz

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With COVID-19 teaching us all how to function remotely, BAIPA will meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. (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 password out to members and to non-members … 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

  • CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers
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    • Dr. Judith Briles on how to use CrowdFunding to raise money to create your book
      July 9, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
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    • Pauline Wiles on Email Marketing Success for Authors
      August 6, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • The Three Step Formula for Building an Author Platform
    • Fauzia Burke shares the Three Step Formula for Building an Author Platform
      November 5, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm

BAIPA Monthly Meetings

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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

  • July 9th: CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers with Dr. Judith Briles
  • July 23rd: Workshop: How to Creat a Million Dollar Speech with Dr.Judith Briles
  • August 6th: Email Marketing Success with Pauline Wiles
  • August 20th: Workshop: IngramSpark Best Practices & Tips with Ruth Schwartz
  • October events TBD
  • November 5th: Building an Author Platform with Fauzia Burke
  • December 3rd: Annual Cover Design Event

More exciting speakers and topics coming in the rest of 2022!

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