News - BAIPA

Ruth Schwartz: Best Practices on KDP and IngramSpark 7/13/19

July 23, 2019 by Becky Parker Geist

Best Practices with KDP and IngramSpark—an Overview Best Practices with KDP and IngramSpark Presentation PDF How to get the most self-publishing juice out of using both KDP and IngramSpark efficiently and in the right order. With all of the … [Read more...]

Desperately Seeking Volunteer to Drive BAIPA Materials to and from July 13 Meeting

July 7, 2019 by John Byrne Barry

Becky Parker Geist, our fearless and charming president, will be away for our July 13 meeting and we've lined up backups for MC and video recording, but we still need someone who can go by our storage locker in San Rafael and bring the six or seven … [Read more...]

How to Choose a Trademark

July 6, 2019 by Kelley Way

Choosing a trademark can be a tricky business — especially if you want to call your business something other than your own name. Here are a few pointers to get you started: More creativity is better. Try to choose a name (or logo, or slogan) … [Read more...]

Great article on words that have at least two meanings

July 4, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz

Thanks to BAIPA member, Chris Santilli Johnson, for this fascinating article that might prove useful in our writing efforts. … [Read more...]

What Do I Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?

July 1, 2019 by Kelley Way

I recently sat on a panel at a marketing event, where I was told that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was a topic of some interest to the audience. I was assured that I wouldn’t need to know the technical details, and the panel would just … [Read more...]

Advertising Your Book On Amazon: How To Succeed webinar series

June 24, 2019 by Becky Parker Geist

Amazon Ads Webinar Presented By: Bob Heyman & David Kudler June 24, 2019 July 1, 2019 Part 2 During this two-session webinar series (Monday, June 24 and Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m.), we look at one of the most powerful tools for marketing … [Read more...]

Amazon source of counterfeit books, according to NYT June 23 article

June 24, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz

Fellow BAIPA member Lynne Ashdown brought this article to my attention this morning and I managed to read it online. I am not sure what we can do as author/publishers or as self-publishing consultants, but this is certainly something that requires … [Read more...]

Geri Spieler – Super Sleuthing: Internet Research Secrets Everyone Should Know 6/8/19

June 8, 2019 by Becky Parker Geist

Here are the slides from Geri's excellent presentation to BAIPA on June 8, 2019. Geri Spieler Power Point 6.8.19 … [Read more...]

BAIPA Members Spreading the Word to Writers

May 21, 2019 by Webmaster

BAIPA members Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, John Byrne Barry, and Becky Parker Geist will be leading local workshops this month and next. Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, who presented “From Page to Stage” at BAIPA in October 2017, will be at Book Passage … [Read more...]

Man Behind White Guitar Film Preview June 10

May 21, 2019 by bmcveigh

The film The Man Behind The White Guitar, a five-year international project by collaborative artists that I created and produced, is premiering at the Smith Rafael Theater on June 10. My book, Redemption, How Ronald Reagan Nearly Ruined My Life, … [Read more...]