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Hot August Nights Author Readings

July 17, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

Support your local authors and your indie bookstores! Come to Hot Summer Nights, a series of readings sponsored by Redwood Writers, on Tuesday evening, July 19 at 7 p.m. sharp. BAIPA members Arlene Miller (The Grammar Diva) and Marilyn Lanier will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Signings, independent bookstores, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Arlene Miller, Copperfield's Books, Hot August Nights, Marilyn Lanier, Montgomery Village

Slides from July Meeting About All Things Amazon are Available

July 14, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Dear BAIPA members.  If you missed the July meeting, or were there and would like to see the slides again that were presented, here's your chance. The Latest on All Things Amazon: How to Manage Your Most Important Publishing Relationship in 2016 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, ebooks, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, tips Tagged With: Amazon, Becky Parker Geist, David Kudler, Judy Baker, Ruth Schwartz

Join a Discussion for Beginners About How to Book Promote and Sell Your Books

July 13, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Book Promotion and $ales for Absolute Beginners Clear your calendar. It’s going down! Book Promotion and Sales for Absolute Beginners kicks off on August 3rd, and you’re invited to take part in the conversation. Readers’ Books (130 East Napa Street) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, independent bookstores, publicity, self-publishing, Social Media, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Book Promotion and Sales for Absolute Beginners, Judy Baker, Judy Reyes, Reader's Books

Residential Retreat: Writing as a Pathway Through Grief, Loss, Uncertainty and Change

July 13, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

Join BAIPA member David Colin Carr with Laura Davis and Nancy London on Wednesday, October 5 through Tuesday, October 11 in Bolinas for this interesting retreat. Harness the power of story as a transformative force for: Coping with death … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: David Colin Carr, Laura Davis, Loss, Nancy London, Residential Retreat: Writing as a Pathway Through Grief, Uncertainty and Change

JoAnn Smith Ainsworth Wins Contest

July 13, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

Finalist in East Texas Writers Guild Contest The East Texas Writers Guild announced that JoAnn Smith Ainsworth’s paranormal suspense novel, Expect Deception, was named a Finalist in the Mystery/Thriller category of Published Books in its annual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Awards, BAIPA News, Contests, ebooks, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Expect Deception, JoAnn Smith Ainsworth, The East Texas Writers Guild

Catherine Sevenau To Read from Her Book 'Queen Bee' at Book Passage

July 4, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

 Sevenau Presents New Book on July 10   BAIPA member and author Catherine Sevenau will introduce her book Queen Bee, Reflections on Life and Other Rude Awakenings, at 4:00 p.m. at Book Passage in Corte Madera on July 10. Her first book, Passages … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, Book Signings, ebooks, independent bookstores, marketing, publicity, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: A Family Memoir, Book Passage, Catherine Sevenau, Passages from Behind These Doors, Queen Bee

A Tip from Gordon Burgett About Workbooks for Speaking Engagements

July 4, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

BAIPA members might want to check out my blog on 6/26 called "A very new format for a seminar workbook" at: blog.gordonburgett.com. Why is it important to BAIPA folk? Because lots of us speak to other groups. And for each of us the biggest first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, tips Tagged With: Gordon Burgett

Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab to Speak/Online Radio Program for Authors

July 4, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Julie Freestone and Rudi Raab will be talking about their historical novel Stumbling Stone on Monday, August 15 at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City.  The event is particularly timely in light of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Promotion, ebooks, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members Tagged With: Julie Freestone, Stumbling Stone, The Author Show

Lee Foster Talks Monetizing, Publishes in China

June 30, 2016 by Lee Foster

I look forward to talking to BAIPA at 11am on August 13 about “Monetizing Your Book Content.” I plan to begin that talk with a teasing reference to the day in 1993 when my publisher wrote me a check for a windfall $28,000. Why did he do that? It was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Blog Article, Book Promotion, ebooks, marketing, printing, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: California Travel, Fiberead, Lee Foster, Northern California Travel: The Best Options., Travels in an American Imagination: The Spiritual Geography of Our Time.

Mara Lynn Johnstone and Other Authors Read at Free Events

June 30, 2016 by Jeffrey Samorano

BAIPA member Mara Lynn Johnstone shares about local authors event If you’re within driving distance of Santa Rosa on Sunday July 10th, or Tuesday the 12th, come join a number of local authors at two different free events! The first is Author Launch, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, ebooks, independent bookstores, marketing, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Author Launch, Hot Summer Nights at Copperfields, Mara Lynn Johnstone

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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
  • Book Cover Design with David Kudler — 12/02/23
    Book in winter | Unsplash
    •  December 2, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Promote With Social Media
    Tree image: Pixabay
    • Diana Concoff Morgan - social media
       January 6, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to use Social Media and ChatGPT Authentically to Grow Your Following
    Social media icons / Pixabay
    • January 20, Social Media + ChatGPT with Diana Concoff Morgan
       January 20, 2024
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • The Power of Taking the Stage as an Author
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    • Parchelle Tashi - Taking the Stage
       February 3, 2024
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Writing Success Guaranteed: Using Your 10 Unique Superpowers
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    • Michael Larsen: Writing Success Guaranteed
       March 2, 2024
       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 occasional 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

  • April 6 : Alexa Bigwarfe on creating a book marketing plan
  • May 4th: Becky Parker Geist on the latest on audiobooks
  • May 18th: Workshop with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • June 1st: HYBRID meeting at The Next Key Room with Ruth Schwartz speaking about the latest info on print on demand with KDP and Ingramspark.

And more great events to come!

 

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