We're doing a soft launch of our BAIPA Member Portal, where we'll be adding videos, audios, and other resources just for members. You can find the Member Portal in the menu under resources. You will have to log in to access these resources. If you … [Read more...]
Marketing Ten Minutes at a Time
“Writing a book is like sliding down a rainbow! Marketing it is like trudging through a field of chewed bubblegum on a hot, sticky day.” ― Betty Dravis Are you similarly “stuck in chewed bubblegum” when it comes to book marketing? Here’s the … [Read more...]
Seeking Authors to Read Aloud Over the Phone for Senior Center Without Walls
BAIPA has teamed up with Senior Center Without Walls (SCWW), an award-winning program of Episcopal Senior Communities, which allows seniors to participate in more than 70 groups by phone or online, all from the comfort of home. The newest, Authors … [Read more...]
Marin Writers Conference Features David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz on Self-Publishing
California Writers Club–Marin Branch is hosting Marin Writers Conference 2018 on April 22, featuring BAIPA stalwarts David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz discussing The Promise (and Peril) of Self-Publishing. The conference also features a keynote by … [Read more...]
Agent Peter Beren Announces Book Deal for Brain Chemistry Researcher Loretta Breuning
Literary Agent and BAIPA member Peter Beren recently struck a new deal on behalf of Loretta Breuning, Ph.D., founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of Habits of a Healthy Brain. (She is a former BAIPA member.) Grounded in evolutionary … [Read more...]
Grammar Diva Arlene Miller to Present ‘What’s New in Grammar?’ at Book Passage February 25
BAIPA member Arlene Miller, a.k.a. The Grammar Diva, will be the featured speaker at the California Writers Club Marin meeting on February 25 at Book Passage. Arlene is author of ten grammar books, including The Best Little Grammar Book Ever, and … [Read more...]
Volunteers Give and Receive — A BAIPA Member Perspective
When I ventured to my first BAIPA meeting, I was confused and overwhelmed by the self-publishing process. I had so many questions, I didn’t even know what to ask. But the BAIPA members were friendly, welcoming and generous in offering their expertise … [Read more...]
Veronica Valero, Computer Tutor of Marin and Longtime BAIPA Member, Has Died
With sadness, we share the news that Veronica Valero, a BAIPA member since 2008, died of cancer in January. Known professionally as the Computer Tutor of Marin, Veronica specialized in working with novices, seniors, authors, entrepreneurs and … [Read more...]
Seeking Members for BAIPA Speakers Team
Now and then, BAIPA gets requests to speak — about BAIPA and/or about self-publishing. But we have not been actively seeking out such opportunities. Until now. Well, that is, until we can get together a team of volunteers to find the gigs, map … [Read more...]
Heads Up! CreateSpace to Discontinue Editing, Design, and Marketing Services in April
A statement from Amazon, as reported in mid-January in South Carolina’s The Post and Courier newspaper, had this surprising news: “After a thorough review of our service offerings, we’ve made the decision to discontinue CreateSpace’s … [Read more...]
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