Success Tips & Best Practices for Your Audiobook Set your audiobook up for success from start to finish, including a wide range of production & distribution options BAIPA President and CEO and founder of Pro Audio Voices, Becky Parker Geist BAIPA chat_5.4.24 presentation BAIPA_chat_5.4.24 intros Presenter Slides: Leverage Audiobooks Produce & Distribute w PAV 2024 BAIPA Whether you have an audiobook already or wish you did, this program will provide you with the key information [...]
Making Your Book Marketing Plan Alexa Bigwarfe, CEO & Founder, Write|Publish|Sell & Women in Publishing Summit BAIPA April 2024 chat Learn the key elements of your book marketing plan—for short and long-term goals. We’ll also cover how to develop a marketing and launch strategy that makes sense for your book and your budget. Key takeaways include: The key elements of your marketing plan—for short & long-term goals How to develop a marketing and launch strategy that makes sense for your book and your budget The [...]
Writing Success Guaranteed: Using Your 10 Unique Superpowers to Build a Career Doing What You Love Michael Larsen, Michael Larsen Author Coaching BAIPA March 2024 chat Learn how to clarify and reach your writing career goals as quickly as you can. Now is the best time ever for you to be a writer. One reason is that you can develop your unique superpowers—your gifts, passions, and abilities that will guarantee your success. This presentation will [...]
The Power of Taking the Stage as an Author Parchelle Tashi, Founder, The Author’s Leverage In this session, discover the art of harnessing the stage to amplify your author impact. We’ll delve into the world of public speaking and explore how it can be your secret weapon for building authority, forging personal connections with readers, and unlocking a treasure trove of opportunities. Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned pro, writing fiction or [...]
How to Promote Your Published Book, Chapter or Blog Using Social Media Diana Concoff Morgan, Whole Heart Marketing BAIPA 1.6.24 meeting_saved_chat BAIPA 1.6.24 meeting_saved_chat BAIPA chat 1.6.24 Chat BAIPA 1.6.24.cc Wondering how you can best use social media to promote your book and writing? Curious about what’s working now for authors, at different stages of the publication process? Join Diana Concoff Morgan of Whole Heart Marketing for this session on effective social media before, during, [...]
You CAN Tell a Book by Its Cover: How to make sure your book cover is doing its job — regardless of medium or genre with David Kudler: author, publisher, and expert provider of design and editorial services to independent publishers Chat You may not be able to judge a book by its cover — but that doesn’t mean that people don’t every day. Your cover has a very important job to do, so are [...]
The Next Author Gold Rush: How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market Roseanne Cheng, DropCap Rights Agency Foreign Rights_ BAIPA BAIPA 11.4.23 chat_Global Rights_Roseanne Cheng This presentation will teach indie authors all you need about elevating your books to the worldwide stage, including how international rights work, what to expect from a rights contract, and how to showcase your books to rights buyers worldwide. Key Takeaways include: Learn what translation rights [...]
Podcasters as Promotional Partners Melody Ann Owen, Author Nation BAIPA Owen 10.7.23 podcasting chat Podcast Guest Email Pitch Template Podcasting is an exciting and still growing medium and an excellent way to connect with partners and readers. With podcasts on every topic, authors can find listeners no matter their genre, topic, or perspective. One podcast can mean thousands of listeners over many years. This is an evergreen promotion strategy that, if done well, can [...]
Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in Fall 2023 and Beyond Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer Independent Book Publishers Association BAIPA 9.9.23 chat BAIPA IBPA slides Link to IBPA store with products and services offered by IBPA. Link to Book Manufacturers Institute. The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is a not-for-profit membership organization serving and leading the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success. With over 4,100 members, IBPA is the largest publishing trade [...]
An Introduction to AI for Writers Matt Strain, Founder & Principal, The Prompt BAIPA 8.5.23 chat PRESENTER SLIDES: BAIPA_Matt_Strain_5_Aug_2023 This session delivers an accessible, actionable path to get started with AI (Artificial Intelligence). It’s designed for a non-technical audience who is curious about what AI means for your creative work. We will demystify AI, providing you with the essential knowledge to effectively utilize AI tools in your personal and professional life. Topics include: – Fun [...]
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
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Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.