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Using Other People’s Content in Your Marketing

September 8, 2023 by Kelley Way

You found a great photo online that would be perfect for your upcoming social media campaign. And you also saw a fantastic article on a lawyer’s website that you could totally repurpose for your newsletter. There is so much interesting and useful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

AI and Copyright Update

August 19, 2023 by Kelley Way

I wrote about the issues surrounding AI and copyright law a few months ago, but as with any new and exciting technology, the landscape is changing rapidly, so I felt an AI and Copyright update is in order. In my previous article, I discussed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

Part 2: Fair Use Revisited

July 8, 2023 by Kelley Way

Last month I told you about the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Lynn Goldsmith, the Supreme Court case that is said to be a game changer for fair use. I’ll end the suspense this month and tell you what happened at the Supreme Court in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

One editor’s views on AI

June 30, 2023 by Ruth Test

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I came across this article as I was researching AI for writers and authors online the other day, and I thought it might be worth reading by our BAIPA audience. Not the link to Joanna Penn's article towards the end. Will AI Replace Writers? It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, Editing, Legal Issues, marketing, self-publishing, writing

AI and Copyright Law

June 24, 2023 by Kelley Way

Many people have asked me about AI and copyright law in the past few months. It is a hot topic right now with the introduction of ChatGPT, and there are several possible uses for AI within the entertainment industry. At the same time, AI technology … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues Tagged With: Artificial intelligence, Copyright

Fair Use Revisited – Prince, Andy Warhol, and more

June 9, 2023 by Kelley Way

Kelley A. Way

What the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Lynn Goldsmith Case Means for Fair Use Going Forward – Part 1 It’s been a while since I last wrote on fair use. Since that time, the Supreme Court decided a major case dealing with fair use, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

What Happens To My Copyrights When I Die?

March 11, 2023 by Kelley Way

Kelley A. Way

I work with a lot of authors. Since I offer both copyright and estate planning services, I am often asked what happens to an author’s copyrights when they die, especially if they don’t have a will or trust? And if you own a copyright, you may also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

3/4/23 BAIPA RECORDING: How to Sell More Books Using Metadata with Shelley Adina

March 5, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

How to Sell More Books Using Metadata Shelley Adina BAIPA 3.4.23 chat BAIPA 3.4.23 meeting_saved_chat Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo, and Google Play all run on algorithms, but each of them is different. Each provides their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Member Only Resources, self-publishing

2/18/23 BAIPA RECORDING: Writing Can Be So Taxing with Chris Morris, CPA

February 18, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

Writing Can be so “Taxing” Chris Morris, CPA Presentation Slides BAIPA 2.18.23 chat Most writers and authors don’t exactly get excited about taxes or accounting. Actually, it probably stresses you out…but it doesn’t have to. Get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Member Only Resources, self-publishing

Intellectual Property Rights in Writing – What Rights Do I Have?

February 10, 2023 by Kelley Way

Kelley A. Way

People talk about intellectual property rights all the time, but what exactly are intellectual property rights? More specifically, what rights do you have to your written materials, i.e. your books, manuals, blog articles, website content … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

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Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA continues to meet via ZOOM ONLY. However, we held a very successful HYBRID meeting on May 6. The board is in discussion about future events like that one, and we will get the word out as soon as decisions are made. Even when we decide to resume regular 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 … 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

  • Recording Only Workshop Ticket: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
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    • June 17 Audiobook Results workshop with Becky Parker Geist
       June 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Book Cover Design with David Kudler — 12/02/23
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    •  December 2, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Promote With Social Media
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    • Diana Concoff Morgan - social media
       January 6, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to use Social Media and ChatGPT Authentically to Grow Your Following
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    • January 20, Social Media + ChatGPT with Diana Concoff Morgan
       January 20, 2024
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • The Power of Taking the Stage as an Author
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    • Parchelle Tashi - Taking the Stage
       February 3, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Writing Success Guaranteed: Using Your 10 Unique Superpowers
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    • Michael Larsen: Writing Success Guaranteed
       March 2, 2024
       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 occasional 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

  • April 6 : Alexa Bigwarfe on creating a book marketing plan
  • May 4th: Becky Parker Geist on the latest on audiobooks
  • May 18th: Workshop with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • June 1st: HYBRID meeting at The Next Key Room with Ruth Schwartz speaking about the latest info on print on demand with KDP and Ingramspark.

And more great events to come!

 

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