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Editor David Colin Carr Hosts “Craft of Writing” Conversations Thursdays at Larkspur Landing

May 7, 2018 by David Colin Carr

Starting this week, I will be adding Craft of Writing conversations at 2:00 every Thursday, following David Kudler’s self-publishing open question period at Wise & Son or Starbucks (Larkspur Landing). Bring questions about structure, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Editing, writing

Marin Writers Conference Features David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz on Self-Publishing

February 26, 2018 by John Byrne Barry

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...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Marin Writers Conference 2018

Gordon Burgett to Present ‘Creating Travel Articles That Sell’ March 3 in Santa Rosa

January 16, 2018 by Webmaster

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...]

Filed Under: speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing

2018 Redwood Writers Pen to Published Conference — April 21, 2018

January 6, 2018 by Judy Baker

It is time to sign up and save for the 2018 Redwood Writers Pen to Published Conference. Join us on Saturday, April 21 at the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. The conference includes keynotes with TV Writer/Producer Ellen Sandler, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing

BAIPA Author John Byrne Barry Presents ‘When Plots Collide’ at Book Passage October 22

October 9, 2017 by Webmaster

At the October 22 meeting of the California Writers Club–Marin, John Byrne Barry, winner of the 2015 BAIPA Best Book Award, will be presenting "When Plots Collide — Create Suspenseful Page-Turners by Weaving Multiple Storylines." We often think of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Blog Article, Seminar, writing

Get more clarity and focus with your writing

January 15, 2017 by Ruth Schwartz

I strongly recommend you check out this special Workshop for Authors that BAIPA member Deborah Myers has put together. I can personally recommend her as a Certified Accupressurist and Jim Shin Jyutsu practitioner. Her expertise has helped me feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, other events, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing

Maetreyii Ma Launches New Book

December 4, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

Dear Friends Please join us next Saturday, December 10, at a Christmas Party to celebrate the book launch for my new book: Living Love: The Yoga of Yama and Niyama The party will include: Sattvic Vegetarian Potluck   *   Kirtan   *   Secret Santa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, Book Signings, ebooks, marketing, other events, Public Speaking, publicity, self-publishing, speaking engagement, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Ananda Kamalalaya Ashram, Living Love: The Yoga of Yama and Niyama, Maetreyii Ma

Patricia Dines Offers Holiday Discounts on Her Book

November 19, 2016 by Patricia Dines

My Goddess books and art greeting cards are starting to roll out into stores!  Plus, I was delighted to participate in the World Goddess Day event at Sebastopol's Milk & Honey on Sept. 4. I'm offering holiday and quantity discounts on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, marketing, Uncategorized, writing Tagged With: Patricia Dines, The Goddess Who Forgot She Was a Goddess

Marilyn Skinner Lanier to Appear at Book Passage

November 19, 2016 by Marilyn Lanier

My book launch for Hardpan is now set for Monday, May 8, 2017 from 6-7 pm at the Book Passage in the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, San Francisco. I'll share some pics of my childhood ranch in Clark, Wyoming (setting for my novel) and photos … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events, Book Promotion, independent bookstores, marketing, Public Speaking, publicity, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: Book Passage, Hardpan, Marlyn Skinner Lanier

JoAnn Smith Ainsworth Wins Awards

November 17, 2016 by Lily O'Brien

JoAnn Smith Ainsworth received runner-up status for her WWII paranormal suspense novel, Expect Trouble, in the 2016 Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Competition.  Check out the promo video. And her latest book, Expect Deception, the second book in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Awards, BAIPA News, self-publishing, Spotlight on BAIPA Members, writing Tagged With: 2016 Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Competition., Expect Deception, Expect Trouble, JoAnn Smith Ainsworth

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Welcome to BAIPA

With COVID-19 teaching us all how to function remotely, BAIPA will meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. (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 password out to members and to non-members … 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

  • CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers
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    • Dr. Judith Briles on how to use CrowdFunding to raise money to create your book
      July 9, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Email Marketing Success
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    • Pauline Wiles on Email Marketing Success for Authors
      August 6, 2022
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • The Three Step Formula for Building an Author Platform
    • Fauzia Burke shares the Three Step Formula for Building an Author Platform
      November 5, 2022
      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 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

  • July 9th: CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers with Dr. Judith Briles
  • July 23rd: Workshop: How to Creat a Million Dollar Speech with Dr.Judith Briles
  • August 6th: Email Marketing Success with Pauline Wiles
  • August 20th: Workshop: IngramSpark Best Practices & Tips with Ruth Schwartz
  • October events TBD
  • November 5th: Building an Author Platform with Fauzia Burke
  • December 3rd: Annual Cover Design Event

More exciting speakers and topics coming in the rest of 2022!

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