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Join Us for ‘Setting That Works’ Workshop on October 15 @ 10 am

October 3, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

Setting That Works How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More Flash Flood In my first novel — Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher. — my protagonist, Tomas Zamara, the mayor of … [Read more...]

And the Winners of the 2022 BAIPA Title Contest Are…

October 3, 2022 by Webmaster

Thanks to the sixteen members who submitted titles. We expect there might have been more had we not limited it to unpublished books, but maybe next time. Winners receive a BAIPA workshop this year or next. The winners are: FICTION Alien … [Read more...]

Banff Centre’s Online Writers Residency

October 3, 2022 by Webmaster

Would your writing benefit from one on one mentorship? Banff Centre’s Online Writers Residency is a fully funded opportunity to gain feedback and professional development from the comfort of your work space. Late Winter Writers Residency Online … [Read more...]

What’s the Difference Between Libel and Slander?

October 3, 2022 by Kelley Way

I see a lot of confusion regarding defamation, libel, and slander. People usually know the terms are related, but they’re not sure how or what they actually mean. Let me break it down. Defamation is the spreading of false facts (i.e. lies, but … [Read more...]

10/1/22 BAIPA Meeting: Crowdfunding with Judith Briles

October 1, 2022 by Becky Parker Geist

CrowdFunding Success for Authors and Writers Dr. Judith Briles, Founding Partner, The Book Shepherd It takes a village to create a book ... and money. Money for editing, money for cover design, money for interior design and layout, money for … [Read more...]

9/10/22 BAIPA Meeting: Trends with Lee Wind, IBPA

September 10, 2022 by Becky Parker Geist

Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in Fall 2022 and Beyond Lee Wind, Director of Education and Programs Independent Book Publishers Association IBPA is the largest publisher association in the US serving indie and author-publishers, and … [Read more...]

Reminder: Our September monthly meeting is September 10th from 9 AM-12:15 PM

September 3, 2022 by Communications Chair

Please join us for our dynamic Q&A session at the beginning of the session, and help us welcome Lee Wind, author, blogger, and director of education and programs for IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association), who is going to talk about the … [Read more...]

REMINDER: Sept. 5 is Last Day to Submit for BAIPA Title Contest

September 3, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

We ran our first book blurb contest in the spring, modeled after our cover contest. Now we're seeking submissions for a title contest. Thanks to all of you who submitted titles already. We have about a dozen entries. This is last call. Deadline is … [Read more...]

What is really involved when you self-publish your book?

August 27, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Over the years, there have been numerous requests at BAIPA events for a description of what is involved in self-publishing a book. So, here it is. Note that this list is based on using KDP and IngramSpark, which are the only two print-on-demand/ … [Read more...]

Submit Your Title for BAIPA Contest

August 20, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

We ran our first book blurb contest in the spring, modeled after our cover contest. Now we're seeking submissions for a title contest. The contest is open to current BAIPA member, for a title (and subtitle) that is not yet published. (You can … [Read more...]