Getting Your Book Discovered on Amazon: The Art to Keywords and Categories Learn how to find profitable keywords and bestselling categories to help your book stand out on Amazon Hank Marcacci, Publisher Rocket Product Manager and Amazon … [Read more...]
This year’s Bay Area Book Festival was a huge success
Here's a link to the report. Big thanks to BAIPA member and author coach Michael Larsen for bringing this to my attention. BAIPA has done other book festivals with the goal of selling member books and recruiting new members, but the results were … [Read more...]
Coming Events at BAIPA
Just giving you a heads up on our upcoming events. Here is the current schedule, and the first three events have live links so you can find out more information. Remember that for the monthly presentations, BAIPA members and any non-member ticket … [Read more...]
Interview with Print Broker and Book Designer Lorna Johnson
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a new series of interviews with BAIPA service providers. If you are interested in being interviewed or being an interviewer, contact [email protected]. What services do you offer authors? I am a printing … [Read more...]
7/13/24 RECORDING: Book Launch with Robbie Samuels
Don’t just hit publish, launch your book! BAIPA 7.13.24 chat Have you realized that publishing isn’t the final goal? Robbie Samuels, Award-Winning Author, Event Design Consultant & Networking Expert Congrats, you wrote a book! … [Read more...]
Interview with Children’s Book Editor Karin Fisher-Golton
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new series of interviews with BAIPA service providers. If you are interested in being interviewed or being an interviewer, contact [email protected]. What services do you offer authors? I edit … [Read more...]
Robbie Samuels interviews me on new Biz Book Publishing Hub podcast
This is the original video, and the actual audio podcast will be posted on September 17. So, here is a sneak peek! … [Read more...]
Publishing My Late Wife’s Ghost Story
I have just published my wife’s book on Amazon as a paperback and ebook — The French Woman's Ghost by B.J. Van Horn. She passed away last fall and I completed the book for her—along with our daughter Rebecca (also a BAIPA member) and fellow writer … [Read more...]
6/15/24 RECORDING: Self-Publishing 101 WORKSHOP with Ruth Schwartz
Self-Publishing 101 In this intensive two-hour workshop, we will provide a concise and powerful overview of the self-publishing process. Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, this session will arm … [Read more...]
Remembering Wendy Bartlett
The Board is sad to announce the passing of Wendy Bartlett on April 7, 2024. The multi-talented artist, author, singer, and friend to many will be deeply missed. Her daughter, Elizabeth Stark, posted on Facebook: "My mother … [Read more...]