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9/9/23 BAIPA Meeting: What’s Happening in Indie Publishing with Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

September 10, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in Fall 2023 and Beyond Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer Independent Book Publishers Association BAIPA 9.9.23 chat BAIPA IBPA slides Link to IBPA store with products and services … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member Only Resources, self-publishing

8/5/23 BAIPA Meeting: AI for Writers with Matt Strain

August 5, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

An Introduction to AI for Writers Matt Strain, Founder & Principal, The Prompt BAIPA 8.5.23 chat PRESENTER SLIDES: BAIPA_Matt_Strain_5_Aug_2023 This session delivers an accessible, actionable path to get started with AI … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AI, Member Only Resources

7/8/23 BAIPA Meeting: Book Reviews with Patti Thorn

July 11, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

How to Get Book Reviews That Count: Looking For Love in All the Right Places   BAIPA 7.8.23 chat 20-year veteran book review editor Patti Thorn offers a lively discussion on book reviews from A to Z. In an age where people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Promotion, marketing, Member Only Resources

6/3/23 BAIPA Meeting: Audiobooks with Becky Parker Geist

June 5, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

Audiobooks: From Pre-Production to Distribution What you Need to Know Now BAIPA President and CEO and founder of Pro Audio Voices, Becky Parker Geist There are big changes in the audiobook world as well as new production and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Member Only Resources

5/6/23 BAIPA Meeting: Amazon NOW with Ruth Schwartz

May 7, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

What Do Authors Need to Know About Amazon NOW? with Ruth Schwartz Apologies that due to SO much going on with the hybrid meeting, that we didn't remember to hit Record until we were well into the presentation. Learn the essentials of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, Member Only Resources

4/1/23 BAIPA Meeting: How to Be Memorable – PR with Dave Farrow

April 1, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

How to Be Memorable: A PR & Marketing Expert shares tips to transform your author business Dave Farrow BAIPA 4.1.23 cht Dave Farrow is a Guinness Record Holder for Memory turned PR Expert. He will be sharing his tips for memorable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: marketing, Member Only Resources, Public Speaking, publicity, Radio or TV Interview, speaking engagement

3/4/23 BAIPA Meeting: 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 Meeting: 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

2/04/23 BAIPA Meeting: Discussion on AI, Translation & Language

February 4, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

Due to a communication glitch, our planned speaker was not able to attend. So, we instead had this fascinating conversation about AI, Translation and Language. BAIPA chat 2.4.23_1 More chat that the website wouldn't let me upload as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Member Only Resources

1/7/23 BAIPA Meeting: Using Short Works to Grow Your Author Business with Matty Dalrymple

January 7, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

Using Short Works to Grow Your Author Business Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author Slide Presentation BAIPA 1.7.23 meeting_saved_chat Related article Matty wrote on this topic Matty Dalrymple discusses Using Short Works to Grow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Member Only Resources

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Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices

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
  • Podcasters as Promotional Partners
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    • Melody Ann Owen - podcasters as promotional partners
       October 7, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market
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    • Roseanne Cheng - Worldwide Translation Rights
       November 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

  • 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 with Ruth Schwartz of Wonderlady Books
  • June 3rd: Becky Parker Geist on the latest trends in audiobooks
  • June 17th: WORKSHOP with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • July 8th: Patti Thorn of @BlueInk Review shares how to get #book reviews that count to enhance your #book marketing efforts. NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • August events TBD
  • September 9th: Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association on the latest trends in indie publishing.NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • October 7th: Melody Owen speaking on how to partner with podcasters to build your following and sell more books.

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