In June, I hiked and hung out with my brother-in-law at his family’s off-the-grid cabin at Echo Lake, and one evening, impatient with the library book I was reading on my tablet, I scrolled through what other books I had downloaded and there was my … [Read more...]
7/9/22 BAIPA Meeting: Crowdfunding – Group Discussion
Our speaker must have had an emergency since she didn't show up. Instead, the group held a discussion about crowdfunding. Two members, Nita Winter and Karin Fisher-Golton, who have run successful Kickstarter campaigns, shared their experience. … [Read more...]
Join Us to Celebrate Launch of ‘I Used to Be Shy’ June 25 & July 16
We are delighted to introduce you to I Used To Be Shy, an illustrated story with songs about inclusion, belonging, and compassion.It’s Book Two in The Carla Stories. Book One is Sister Butterfly and Book Three, coming in 2023, is Special People. (See … [Read more...]
What Rights Do Foreign Works Have? Using Foreign Works in Your Book
I’ve had several people ask me about works that were copyrighted and/or published in other countries, and whether these foreign works have rights in the U.S. If they do have rights, are those rights different from those of U.S. works? The answer … [Read more...]
6/4/22 BAIPA Meeting: Draft 2 Digital with Kevin Tumlinson
What’s Happening with Draft2Digital and How Does that Benefit You as an Indie Author? Kevin Tumlinson, Director of Marketing at Draft2Digital Draft2Digital builds tools and services that let you, as an indie author, focus on writing while … [Read more...]
My Novel Takes Place in Sausalito, but I’m Calling it ‘Sausalypso.’ Is That a Good Idea?
I’m rewriting my fourth novel and I have a problem with the title. Or rather, others do. My tentative title is Sausalypso Houseboat Wars Murder Mystery or maybe I leave off the last word and call it Sausalypso Houseboat Wars Murder. I like it, … [Read more...]
Indie Author Project: 2022 Contest Now Open
Have you published a novel in either the adult or young adult genres? Would you like to win $1000, plus a full-page spread in Library Journal and additional marketing perks? The Indie Author Project (IAP) is a publishing community that aims to … [Read more...]
5/7/22 BAIPA Meeting: Copyrights and Permissions with Kelley Way and Dan Miller
Guidelines for Using Other People’s Content What to do if you want to use other people’s copyrighted content – does fair use apply or do you need permission? Kelley Way and Dan Miller Law Office of Kelley A. Way and The Copyright … [Read more...]
Whose Book Blurbs Will Win the BAIPA Book Blurb Contest?
Thanks to those of you who submitted your book blurbs for our contest. Unlike the cover contest, we are sharing the slides in advance because it takes more time and attention to evaluate a blurb than a cover. We'll be voting on the blurbs at the … [Read more...]
When Should I Copyright My Work?
I am often asked, when should I copyright my work? Whether you have authored a book or created a piece of art, the good news is that you automatically have copyright. Specifically, as soon as the work is “fixed” (i.e. written down, recorded or in … [Read more...]
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