Every author wants to know how to get the word out about his or her book—and most are frightened that it’s going to cost an arm and a leg. To be honest, the most effective marketing that an author can do doesn’t involve paying money—just lots and … [Read more...]
Amy Collins slides now available
Here are the slides from Amy Collins's exciting program on book marketing, sales and distribution: Morning Meeting DOWNLOAD FROM BAIPA: How sales, distribution and marketing REALLY work in the publishing industry Afternoon Workshop: DOWNLOAD FROM … [Read more...]
Request from New Columnist for Parents Press Magazine
New columnist for Parents Press magazine would like to hear from local authors of recent children's books (traditionally published within the last six months—book can be anything from picture books to Y.A.). "Local" means larger Bay Area: as far … [Read more...]
When it Comes to Pitching the Media, Less Is More
By Joan Stewart The Publicity Hound It's a common mistake, and authors make it repeatedly. They create a one-size-fits-all pitch about their book, or an upcoming event, and they blast it to the masses. Their thinking goes like this. Let's say an … [Read more...]
Arlene Miller, Grammar Diva, Has Announcements
Big things are happening at bigwords101, Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva, announces. First, she has a new e-book, currently available only on Kindle for $2.99. It is called The Great Grammar Cheat Sheet: 50 Grammar, Punctuation, Writing, and … [Read more...]
Grammar Diva will be on Ronn Owens Radio Show
Arlene Miller, the Grammar Diva, will be appearing on the Ronn Owens show on KGO radio (810 on the AM dial, San Francisco) on Monday, December 16, at 11 a.m., for a half hour. She thinks the topic will be—grammar! Please listen in! … [Read more...]
Sandy Baker's Gardening Book in Spanish
¡Ay, ay, ay! Colorea Mi Jardîn estå aquî. My 32-page habitat gardening coloring book Color My Garden en español is now available. Perfect for 5-10 year olds, in English or Spanish. Get both--through sandybakerwriter.com or Amazon! … [Read more...]
Agent Peter Beren Strikes Deal to Publish Book about JFK
BAIPA member Peter Beren of the Peter Beren Agency recently struck a deal with Charlie Winton of Counterpoint Press, to publish an untitled work on JFK's rise to power from 1956 to 1960. The work is by Helen O'Donnell, daughter of Kenneth O'Donnell, … [Read more...]
Hear Jason Matthews speak about How to Make, Market and Sell eBooks on December 7
Jason Matthews is a novelist, blogger and self-publishing coach. He works with writers around the world through every phase of book creation and marketing. His specialties include building author platforms, selling at major retailers, social media, … [Read more...]
Kindle Promo, Advice Needed re: Amazon
Dear BAIPA Writers, Readers and Sellers -- by Mani Feniger, The BAIPA 2013 Best Memoir Award really thrilled me, and I am so grateful. It has inspired me to do some book promotion. My memoir about how a hidden photograph sent me on a twenty-year … [Read more...]