BAIPA monthly meetings are now on Zoom, with occasional hybrid meetings (Zoom and in-person). The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before, around 9 PM.
Therefore, all non-members MUST register in advance in order to participate. However, all current BAIPA members will get the Zoom info for this session automatically.
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page if you need a non-member ticket.
The general meeting begins at 9 am, the speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements.
(Click here for the schedule for the day)
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Map Your Journey: Self-Publishing Decision Tree
with Joel Pitney
There’s been an explosion of interest in self-publishing, and with it, a tremendous amount of confusion about the various options available to authors who want to self-publish. Some advocate hiring a full service self-publishing company. Others say “hybrid publishers” are the way to go. Still others suggest that it’s best to find your own team of freelancers. Who’s right?
It depends. There’s no right way to self-publish and each author will make a different decision based on their skills, goals, and individual circumstances.
In this presentation, we’ll explore the various self-publishing pathways using the self-publishing decision tree created and presented by Joel Pitney. We’ll explore the pros and cons of each to give authors the information they need to choose the path best suited for them.
Key Takeaways include:
- Access to a downloadable “self-publishing decision tree”
- Gaining a detailed understanding of the various self-publishing pathways: hiring a company, hybrid publishing, assembling your own team, Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
- Obtaining a general understanding of the cost differences between the different approaches
About Our Speaker
Joel Pitney is the founder of Launch My Book, Inc., a boutique author services agency dedicated to supporting authors through every stage of the book launching process. Joel’s passion and strength is helping craft messaging and strategy tailored to the unique strengths of each author he works with. His work for Launch My Book includes ghostwriting, manuscript reviews, writing book proposals, providing strategic guidance on author marketing campaigns, and managing of the company. Attending conferences around the nation, meeting with industry professionals, and talking with hundreds of authors every year are just some of the ways Joel stays current with the ever-shifting trends of the publishing industry.
