California Writers Club–Marin will be hosting BAIPA member (and former board member) David Kudler on January 27 at Book Passage for The Hero's Journey — How It Can Serve as Blueprint for an Enduring, Transformative Story. Mythologist Joseph … [Read more...]
‘Setting That Works’ on November 11 at Book Passage
How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, and Echo Theme On November 11 at 2 pm, I’ll be leading a workshop on setting at the California Writers Club Marin monthly meeting at Book Passage. The best and most memorable setting is … [Read more...]
“Scrivener: What’s All the Fuss?” — a Conversation with Vanessa Kier
Have you been curious about software tools for writers, specifically Scrivener? I had been intrigued by the notion of software to support and organize my writing for quite a while, and finally delved into Scrivener recently while working on a middle … [Read more...]
Marin Writers Conference Features David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz on Self-Publishing
California Writers Club–Marin Branch is hosting Marin Writers Conference 2018 on April 22, featuring BAIPA stalwarts David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz discussing The Promise (and Peril) of Self-Publishing. The conference also features a keynote by … [Read more...]
Grammar Diva Arlene Miller to Present ‘What’s New in Grammar?’ at Book Passage February 25
BAIPA member Arlene Miller, a.k.a. The Grammar Diva, will be the featured speaker at the California Writers Club Marin meeting on February 25 at Book Passage. Arlene is author of ten grammar books, including The Best Little Grammar Book Ever, and … [Read more...]
Seeking Members for BAIPA Speakers Team
Now and then, BAIPA gets requests to speak — about BAIPA and/or about self-publishing. But we have not been actively seeking out such opportunities. Until now. Well, that is, until we can get together a team of volunteers to find the gigs, map … [Read more...]
Gordon Burgett to Present ‘Creating Travel Articles That Sell’ March 3 in Santa Rosa
Gordon Burgett will present Creating Travel Articles That Sell on Saturday, March 3, 1 to 5 p.m. at 1597 Emeritus Hall, Santa Rosa Junior College. Travel writing is an ideal way to see the world, consistently get in print for pay, create a solid … [Read more...]
Two February Speaking Gigs for JoAnn Ainsworth
Along with Peggy Lucke, and Kate Jessica Raphael, JoAnn S. Ainsworth will host a panel discussion on mystery writing at the San Francisco Public Library, Civic Center, 100 Larkin St., on February 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A book signing will … [Read more...]
How Do You Live After A Child Dies? — Nisha Zenoff Book Launch November 12 at Book Passage
After the sudden death of her seventeen-year-old son in a hiking accident, grief counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist Nisha Zenoff questioned whether life could be worth living again. She vowed that if she lived through the loss, she … [Read more...]
Castro Valley Book Fair Mystery Panel Features BAIPA Member JoAnn Smith Ainsworth
JoAnn Smith Ainsworth will be a panelist on how to write riveting mysteries at the Castro Valley Library Book Fair on May 6. Murder on the Mind: Writing Riveting Mysteries Panel, which runs from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, also features Kate Jessica … [Read more...]