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Gentle Reminder – Sandra Speaks at Jessel Gallery in Napa, Oct 7

September 30, 2023 by Sandra V. McGee Leave a Comment

The DIVORCE SEEKERS Front Cover

NAPA AND SONOMA FRIENDS! In 1990, Bill and I were living the retired life in north Napa. The same year, James Conaway's bestselling "Napa" was released and Jessel Gallery was six years old. Who knew that 33 years later, I'd be on the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform

Are you keeping up with all the changes with Amazon re categories and keywords?

September 27, 2023 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

I wanted to make sure that everyone on this list has seen this video that Dave Chesson sent out a couple of days ago. He very painstakingly explains how to best work with the new Amazon category system, and he has some great tips about keywords as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazon, Book Promotion, KDP, marketing, self-publishing

FREE! Book Marketing on a Limited Budget – An Invitation from IBPA

September 13, 2023 by Sandra V. McGee Leave a Comment

Following the information-packed presentation on 9/9/23 ("What's Happening in Indie Publishing"), Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), sent these follow-up links for BAIPA list members: "Book Marketing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: marketing, self-publishing Tagged With: IBPA

9/9/23 BAIPA Meeting: What’s Happening in Indie Publishing with Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

September 10, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member Only Resources, self-publishing

Seeking Feedback on Cover Redesign for ‘Wasted’ [UPDATED]

September 9, 2023 by John Byrne Barry Leave a Comment

On September 21, I'll be part of a local author panel at the Mill Valley Library called “Writing California,” about researching and writing books set in the state. (See flyer and link below.) Since I'll be talking about Wasted, my “green-noir” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, BAIPA News, book design, Book Events

Using Other People’s Content in Your Marketing

September 8, 2023 by Kelley Way Leave a Comment

You found a great photo online that would be perfect for your upcoming social media campaign. And you also saw a fantastic article on a lawyer’s website that you could totally repurpose for your newsletter. There is so much interesting and useful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

Sandra Speaks – Jessel Gallery, Napa, Oct 7

September 2, 2023 by Sandra V. McGee 2 Comments

The DIVORCE SEEKERS Front Cover

NAPA AREA FRIENDS! I'll be signing copies and reading from my soon-to-be released new edition of "The DIVORCE SEEKERS" at the Napa Writers’ Salon, Jessel Gallery, Napa,  Saturday, October 7 at 5 p.m. Details at Jessel Gallery and reservations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Events

Free Event for Bay Area Publishers — PPN & BAWiP 2023 Picnic August 26

August 19, 2023 by Webmaster

Local publisher Peter Goodman sends along this invitation for a free picnic open to all. It's at Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley on August 26 from noon to 4. Publishing Professionals Network (PPN) and Bay Area Women in Publishing (BAWiP) have long … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Book Events

AI and Copyright Update

August 19, 2023 by Kelley Way

I wrote about the issues surrounding AI and copyright law a few months ago, but as with any new and exciting technology, the landscape is changing rapidly, so I felt an AI and Copyright update is in order. In my previous article, I discussed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

THE BEST new sales platform for Audiobooks – AMPlify Audiobooks

August 7, 2023 by Becky Parker Geist

AMPlify Audiobooks logo | Pro Audio Voices

Want to Earn More from your Audiobook Sales? If you're an Author with an audiobook, you may have noticed that royalties from Audible (especially) and other platforms as well are frankly kinda pathetically low. Disappointingly low. And unfairly low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News

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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
  • Podcasters as Promotional Partners
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    • Melody Ann Owen - podcasters as promotional partners
       October 7, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market
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    • Roseanne Cheng - Worldwide Translation Rights
       November 4, 2023
       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

  • May 6th: HYBRID EVENT (In-person in Novato, CA + Zoom, followed by MEMBERS ONLY in-person celebration party) What every author needs to know about Amazon NOW with Ruth Schwartz of Wonderlady Books
  • June 3rd: Becky Parker Geist on the latest trends in audiobooks
  • June 17th: WORKSHOP with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • July 8th: Patti Thorn of @BlueInk Review shares how to get #book reviews that count to enhance your #book marketing efforts. NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • August events TBD
  • September 9th: Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association on the latest trends in indie publishing.NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • October 7th: Melody Owen speaking on how to partner with podcasters to build your following and sell more books.

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