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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

A Few Interesting Articles from Joel Friedlander’s Newsletter

October 2, 2016 by Steven Kessler

Here are some interesting articles, noted in Joel Friedlander's newsletter: David Vandagriff (Passive Guy) on The Passive Voice A Leader in Canadian Writing Takes Stock of Self-Publishing “PG poses a respectful questions to authors using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Blog Article, Blogs, distribution, ebooks, self-publishing Tagged With: Amy Collins Hummingbird Digital Meda, David Vandagriff, Joel Friedlander, self-publishing

David Kudler to Read from his Book, Risuko at Left Coast Writers Monthly Salon

September 28, 2016 by David Kudler

On Monday, October 3, author/publisher David Kudler will read from his new teen novel Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale at the Left Coast Writers monthly salon. In addition to sharing sections of the book, he will discuss the process of publishing his first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, independent bookstores, Print books, Public Speaking, publicity, self-publishing Tagged With: Book Passage, David Kudler, Left Coast Writers, Risuko

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

Presentations from Ingram Meeting on September 10

September 18, 2016 by Ruth Schwartz

Greetings from Maui! I am sitting in a Starbucks in a small town in upcountry Maui (Pukalani), taking advantage of the air-conditioning and the Internet. I just posted links to both of the presentations on the BAIPA Resources Page.  Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, distribution, Print books, self-publishing

How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically – A Free Book!

September 17, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Here's a great offer from the San Francisco Writers Conference Affordably build your career on the words of others They say there’s no better marketing than word-of-mouth. Readers trust fellow readers’ opinions, and a few genuine good words about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, self-publishing, tips Tagged With: How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically, San Francisco Writers Conference

Great Article about Why Indie Authors Must Hire Proofreaders

September 17, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Dear BAIPA members: An author whose book I recently edited, told me that the editing process inspired him to write the article below. It is an excellent article about why indie authors need editors before they publish.  The article was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Editing, self-publishing, tips Tagged With: Brad Graber, editing, Proofreading, The Intersect

Library Indie Author Day on October 8, 2016

September 17, 2016 by Karin Fisher-Golton

BAIPA member and author Karin Fisher-Golton found this interesting event to share with BAIPA members Libraries across North America are having their first annual Indie Author Day on October 8. Berkeley and San Rafael seem to be the only cities in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Events, self-publishing Tagged With: Indie Author Day

Two Upcoming Events for JoAnn Smith Ainsworth

September 17, 2016 by JoAnn Ainsworth

Join BAIPA member and author JoAnn Smith Ainsworth at a couple of events BARNES & N0BLE proudly presents a Mystery Authors Panel on Saturday, September 24, 2016, 1-3pm.  Join them for lively and informative conversation with these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Book Promotion, Book Signings, independent bookstores, marketing, Networking, Public Speaking, publicity, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Barnes & Noble, Expect Trouble, JoAnn Ainsworth, Mystery Authors Panel, Old Capitol Books

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