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Help for my Research Paper on BAIPA

December 7, 2021 by Aikya Param

I'm writing a research paper on BAIPA for a Berkeley City College class called Production and Development.  Val Sherer gave me wonderful help which I will happily include.  Here are two questions I wanted to ask the members? 1) in the past … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Networking

BAIPA Seeks Sponsors for Writers World 2020

March 11, 2020 by Webmaster

Writers World 2020 is aimed at published authors and writers who plan to publish, so it offers an excellent opportunity for event sponsors to get their services or products in front of a receptive audience. BAIPA is hosting Writers World on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, marketing, Networking, Writers World

See You in September — Writer’s World at Dominican University

August 14, 2018 by Webmaster

There will probably be at least one person who shows up at the Key Center in Novato for BAIPA’s September meeting and wonders where everyone is. But it won't be you, because you're reading this now and you're going to put it in your calendar and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Networking, Q & A, self-publishing

Writer’s World is Coming — Save the Date (September 8)

May 28, 2018 by Bonnie Monte

Preparations are well underway for our next Writer’s World on September 8. This year, the event will be at Guzman Hall on the beautiful Dominican campus. Some of our very own BAIPA members will be presenting, and we’re expecting attendees from all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, marketing, Networking, self-publishing

BAIPA Represented at San Francisco Writers Conference

February 26, 2017 by John Cammidge

Dear BAIPA Members, I am pleased to report that BAIPA was represented at this year’s SF Writers Conference in the Mark Hopkins Hotel and we enjoyed a relatively successful outcome. We were there as an Exhibitor although distinctive in that we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Exhibition, Networking

Bev Scott Seeking Reviewers for New Book

November 19, 2016 by Bev Scott

Sarah’s Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness will be released in early January.  I am happy to provide a free digital copy to anyone who is willing to read it and post an objective review. A brief synopsis: Follow the journeys of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Networking, self-publishing, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bev Scott, Sarah's Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness

BAIPA Member Joel Blackwell Asks: Outrageous Offers on Amazon—What Is Behind These Things?

November 13, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Below is an image of how Amazon presents my books for sale: I asked David Kudler, author and publisher, to please explain to me what is going on since this seems insane. Here's what he said:   "What’s going on is that booksellers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Promotion, distribution, Networking, self-publishing, tips Tagged With: Amazon, David Kudler, Joel Blackwell

Marilyn Skinner Lanier’s Travelogue on Wyoming Book Tour

November 6, 2016 by Marilyn Lanier

This one-week trip in early August was both a sentimental journey to my childhood ranch in northwest Wyoming (the setting for my debut novel, Hardpan) and book tour of indie bookstores in the state.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, independent bookstores, marketing, Networking, Public Speaking, publicity, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Hardpan, Marilyn Skinner Lanier, Wyoming Book Tour 2016

Join BAIPA for Writer’s World, a Free Unique Vendor’s Faire on Saturday, November 12

November 5, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Writer's World

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Writer's World, on Saturday, November 12 from 12-3pm, a meeting place for publishing professionals to mingle while enjoying refreshments. If you pre-register, upon arrival you will receive a goody bag packed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, Networking, other events, self-publishing Tagged With: Abyssian Books, Aha That, Kerry Rego Consulting, The Book Designer, Writer's World

BAIPA Member Wonders Who’s Had Experience in Foreign Markets

September 24, 2016 by Julie Freestone

Recently we’ve had an offer to do a “book tour” in Germany.  Not sure at this point what that might be look like but we feel that unless our novel Stumbling Stone is available in German, it might not be a very effective strategy.  We're wondering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Networking, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Julie Freestone, Stumbling Stone

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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

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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