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Woody Weingarten asks, “Button, button, who’s got the button?”

December 25, 2022 by WoodyWeingarten

Read this to answer that old question and learn about three readable books  'Tis the season in which folks often focus on family and friends. The Roving I, a mostly light-hearted book that was just released, does just that — focus on family and … [Read more...]

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Pauline Wiles’s Top Website Resources of 2022

December 19, 2022 by Pauline Wiles

Most popular author website resrouces in 2022

Like many of us, I've looked back at the resources I've offered during 2022 to see what has attracted most attention from my audience. I produce a range of content about author websites, including articles, downloads, free training, and social … [Read more...]

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My Kickstarter Campaign – Day 14, I’m Doing the Best I Can

December 17, 2022 by Chris Buchanan

I’m mid-way through my Kickstarter Campaign and feel like I’m not doing this right. I didn’t bring “followers,” as my full-time speech therapy practice has not afforded me much time on social media. My rewards feel ‘blah’ rather than … [Read more...]

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John Byrne Barry Talks About Character Voice, Setting, Humor and More on #badasswriters Podcast

December 17, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

Back in October, Kathleen Foxx, the Canada-based host of #badasswriters podcast, interviewed me, and we had a fun and stimulating conversation about character voice, memorable setting, and injecting humor into difficult subjects, like in my most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, interview, Radio or TV Interview Tagged With: #badasswriters, character voice, podcast, setting

Checklist for Submissions to the BAIPA Blog

December 14, 2022 by Sandra V. McGee

As independent authors and publishers, we wear (too) many hats and sometimes it helps to have checklist. During the next few months, I'll be assisting John Byrne Barry with the BAIPA blog while he is busy directing his new play, “Sausalypso … [Read more...]

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Kelley Way’s Top Blog Posts of 2022

December 10, 2022 by Kelley Way

Kelley A. Way

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. In keeping with tradition, my final blog post of 2022 highlights the blog articles that got the most attention this past year. I hope you enjoy this trip down Memory Lane! Top Blog Posts of … [Read more...]

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JoAnn Smith Ainsworth Finalist in Global Book Awards

December 10, 2022 by Sandra V. McGee

Award-winning JoAnn Smith Ainsworth is a finalist in the Global Book Awards for her World War II paranormal suspense thriller Expect Obsession, released October 5, 2022. Philadelphia, 1943. Isadora “Izzy” Turgenev is stressed by the knowledge that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Book Promotion

Congratulations to Book Cover Contest Winners

December 3, 2022 by Webmaster

Thanks to all of you who participated in today's book cover contest, by submitting your covers and choosing your favorites from the submissions. Congratulations to all for your wonderful covers. Here are the winners: NONFICTION: Women of Color … [Read more...]

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New book provides ‘wit, wisdom, self-exposure’ of Woody Weingarten, author of its 70 columns

December 3, 2022 by WoodyWeingarten

The Roving I, my just-launched book, can be a holiday gift for you, your family, and your friends — and that purchase can also act as a present of sorts for me, its author, since it coincides with my 85th birthday. The new anthology — available in … [Read more...]

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Patricia Sullivan in Conversation: A Man, A Van, and No Plan

December 2, 2022 by Patricia Sullivan

Watch on YouTube: A Conversation with Patricia Noble Sullivan on her new book OVERLAND Before the Hippie Trail: Kathmandu and Beyond with a Van a Man and No Plan If you missed the live interview in November with my daughter, Rebecca Sullivan … [Read more...]

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Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA will continue to meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings, which we are planning to try on May 6th, 2023 (see below for some initial info). 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 … 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

  • Writing Can be so “Taxing”
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    • Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
      February 4, 2023
      9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Sell More Books Using Metadata
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    • Shelley Adina on using metadata
      March 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

  • February 4th: Chris Morris on tax advice for authors
  • February 18th: WORKSHOP—Chris Morris on crafting systems for success as a writer
  • March 4th: Shelly Adina on how to sell more books using metadata
  • April 1st: Dave Farrow, Memory & PR Expert, shares his tips for memorable marketing and business success.
  • April 15th: WORKSHOP—Dave Farrow on helping authors position themselves for success after releasing their story
  • 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

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