(Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of BAIPA service providers talking about what they do. Find out more here.) After thirty years as an “editor,” it’s difficult to see a clear boundary to the scope of my activities. But one line is … [Read more...]
David Kudler to Speak on “The Hero’s Journey” January 27 at Book Passage
California Writers Club–Marin will be hosting BAIPA member (and former board member) David Kudler on January 27 at Book Passage for The Hero's Journey — How It Can Serve as Blueprint for an Enduring, Transformative Story. Mythologist Joseph … [Read more...]
Large New Trove of Creative Works Enter Public Domain
Back in 1998, Congress passed a law adding 20 years to the term of all U.S. copyrights. That means that, for the last 20 years, no copyrights have expired, and no new material has entered the public domain. That all ended on January 1, 2019, when … [Read more...]
How BAIPA Service Providers Can Promote Themselves
While authors make up the majority of BAIPA members, we also include dozens of service providers — editors, designers, marketers, and more. Which is a fortuitous mix, because many authors need help getting their book ready for publication and … [Read more...]
Pro Audio Voices—Not Just Audiobooks, but Marketing, Too
[This is the first in what we hope will be an ongoing series or post by BAIPA service providers promoting their services. If you would like to promote your services, see How BAIPA Service Providers Can Promote Themselves] It's been a growth-filled … [Read more...]
Join Us December 8 for Holiday Party — BYOBC (Bring Your Own Book Cover)
On December 8, BAIPA is hosting a members-only holiday celebration after our morning workshop. Of course, the highlight of the party will be hobnobbing with your creative, brilliant, and scintillating BAIPA colleagues, but for additional fun, … [Read more...]
Audio Book Launch for Ser Mujer en un Mundo de Hombres
We're excited to announce the recent launch of Ser Mujer en un Mundo de Hombres (Being a Woman in a World of Men) by Linda Valette. With the expanding audiobook market is a growing need for more titles in languages other than English. At Pro Audio … [Read more...]
Join Us November 10 for Kelly Peterson on E-Book Promotion, Plus Afternoon Community Building
Kelly Peterson, director of Client Services at INscribe Digital, will lead the morning presentation at our November 10 meeting, talking about how to leverage your e-books, new and backlist, to make your launch a success. We won’t have a workshop … [Read more...]
Bowker Hacked. If You Purchased ISBNs, Check Your Credit Cards.
R.R. Bowker, LLC , a.k.a. MYIDENTIFIERS, is the primary place independently published authors buy ISBNs. The company announced on November 1 that its ISBN site has been breached and hackers have stolen credit card numbers and made unauthorized … [Read more...]
‘Setting That Works’ on November 11 at Book Passage
How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, and Echo Theme On November 11 at 2 pm, I’ll be leading a workshop on setting at the California Writers Club Marin monthly meeting at Book Passage. The best and most memorable setting is … [Read more...]
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