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15 02, 2026

By |2026-02-15T15:57:07-08:00February 15, 2026|Audiobooks, Awards, BAIPA News|Comments Off on

We’re delighted to announce that our BAIPA President, Becky Parker Geist, was awarded the 2026 SOVAS Best Audiobook Producer award for the full cast immersive audiobook of The Legend of Valentine that she co-produced and co-directed with author Sheldon Collins. The SOVAS awards are akin to the Academy Awards for the voiceover industry.  The Legend of Valentine received eight SOVAS nominations across four categories and secured wins for Best Audiobook Producer and Best Audiobook Sound Design. A TALE EXTENDING FAR BEYOND THE HOLIDAY Featuring more than 20 international voice actors, cinematic sound design, and an original score by Grammy-nominated composer Stephen Endelman, and produced over 14 months, the audiobook edition is drawing widespread critical praise. Kirkus Reviews highlighted its immersive performances and emotional depth, while the SOVAS Awards — often referred to as the “Oscars of audiobooks” — recognized the production as one of the year’s most accomplished. “Listeners are in for a treat as this audiobook recounts the [...]

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14 02, 2026

Can I Use This Picture?

By |2026-02-14T15:49:04-08:00February 14, 2026|Copyright|Comments Off on Can I Use This Picture?

by Kelley Way Using Third-Party Images in Books and Media It’s happened to all of us. We are cruising through the Internet or checking our social media, when we come across this great image. It would be perfect for that post we’re drafting (or blog article, book, etc.). So, we ask ourselves, can I use this picture? For random images on the Internet, the answer is probably not. Most images on the Internet are still copyrighted, and you risk the owner coming after you if you use them without their permission. But there are a few options for safely finding and using images: Get a license. If the owner gives written permission, you’re golden. Reaching out to a specific image owner can be difficult, but there are sites where you can buy a license without speaking with a person (e.g., Getty Images or Shutterstock). Be aware that you’ll usually need to pay [...]

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12 02, 2026

Publishing Professionals Network Free Event, Feb 25

By |2026-02-12T15:27:19-08:00February 12, 2026|Book Events|Comments Off on Publishing Professionals Network Free Event, Feb 25

  Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-road-more-traveled-with-jim-norrena-tickets-1982641614440 The Road More Traveled Surviving a Layoff and Getting Back to Work Free online event February 25, 2026, 12 pm PT Losing your job is an undeniable setback that almost everyone faces at some point in their career. But once the right job-search tools are in place, you’ll develop a plan to go from layoff to payoff by returning to the workforce even better prepared. We’ll not only explore key tactics and strategies for getting back to work but also share our experiences in a supportive and constructive environment. No matter where you are on this journey, you’ll benefit from the companionship and experience others lend. Trained facilitator and publishing veteran Jim Norrena uses the traditional five-step model of grieving—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance—to identify strategic steps to help you move from inertia to fruition. ________________ PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (PPN) is an all-volunteer 501(c)6 nonprofit association that promotes success [...]

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12 02, 2026

02/07/26 RECORDING: The Latest on How Authors Can Use AI Effectively

By |2026-02-12T12:15:56-08:00February 12, 2026|Author Interviews, Author Platform, Book Promotion, marketing, Member Only Resources|Comments Off on 02/07/26 RECORDING: The Latest on How Authors Can Use AI Effectively

https://vimeo.com/1163734062/b41980f844?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci   AI has exploded into the publishing world—fast. This session cuts through the hype and shows authors what’s actually working right now. We looked at the newest, practical ways author-publishers are using AI to streamline their workflow, strengthen their manuscripts, and expand their marketing reach—without losing their voice or control. Expect an honest look at the tools, the limits, and the smart strategies that keep you ahead of the curve. Here's the chat: GMT20260207-190039_RecordingnewChat Here are the slides: Thad McIlroySlides-BAIPA-v2 Key Takeaways include: Learn how today’s most useful AI tools fit into an author’s writing, editing, and publishing workflow Learn what AI can and cannot do (and how to avoid common author pitfalls) Learn ways to use AI for research, revision, metadata, marketing, and reader engagement Create guardrails to protect your voice, your rights, and your professionalism while using AI. About Our Speaker Thad McIlroy is a publishing technology analyst and author, [...]

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10 02, 2026

BAIPA President to speak at BookCamp in NJ | April 24-25, 2026

By |2026-02-10T12:17:57-08:00February 10, 2026|Audiobooks, Awards, Book Events, marketing, Networking, Seminar, speaking engagement|Comments Off on BAIPA President to speak at BookCamp in NJ | April 24-25, 2026

Our BAIPA President, Becky Parker Geist, will be presenting at BookCAMP 2026 in Newark, NJ. BookCamp is the essential "business school" for independent presses and self-published authors who are ready to excel at their craft of writing and forge into the world of professional publishing. Becky at BookCamp 2025 with founder Ted Olczak Held from April 24–25 in Newark, NJ, the conference bypasses the typical philosophical discussions to focus on high-impact topics like rights, AI-driven marketing, audiobooks, and the logistics of getting books into big-box retailers and libraries. It’s a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between "indie" and "industry," providing the specific metadata and distribution knowledge usually privy to major publishing houses. Great for the self-published author to the mid-size press. Now available on AMPlifyAudiobooks.com! Beyond the technical sessions, the event is a power-networking hub where you can connect directly with literary agents, media publicists, and film scouts through [...]

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5 02, 2026

2026 Publishing Professionals Network Conference, Berkeley

By |2026-02-05T12:08:34-08:00February 5, 2026|Book Events|Comments Off on 2026 Publishing Professionals Network Conference, Berkeley

From Peter Goodman, Stone Bridge Press and proud member of IBPA... “Onward and Upward! Future-Proof Your Publishing Career” Featuring a keynote address by book publishing industry expert Jane Friedman Friday, April 24, 2026 David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley =======     Register today at:  https://pubpronetwork.org/2026-conference-sponsorship-registration/ ========= There are 3 levels of sponsorship: Premier : $500 (on site, best exposure and personal contacts with attendees) Premier-level sponsors have a table in our trade/vendor area and receive one complimentary registration for a conference attendee, a contact list of all attendees, and all benefits of regular-level sponsorship. The trade/vendor area is for premier-level sponsors only.   Regular : $250 (no need to attend and a great way to get the word out to customers and support indie publishing) Sponsor logos are included on PPN signage, marketing, and promotional materials. A tote bag given to each attendee provides the opportunity to distribute a brochure or other [...]

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24 01, 2026

My (Not so) Fun Amazon Adventure

By |2026-01-24T22:26:01-08:00January 24, 2026|Amazon, KDP|2 Comments

By Sophie Lechner The Magnet Model® When Your Book Disappears Overnight (and What I Learned as an Author) As of one morning in January, this is what showed up when you searched for my book on Amazon.zNothing. No book. No author page. No reviews. Just… gone. A short email informed me that my KDP account had been terminated. No explanation. No details. No phone number to call. Along with it went the book, the author page, the sales tracking, the royalties, and the right to open another account. Hello, We have terminated your KDP account because we found that it's related to an account that we previously terminated. As stated in our Terms and Conditions, if we terminate your KDP account, you are not allowed to open a new KDP account. As part of the account termination process: - You can no longer access your KDP Account, Bookshelf, or Reports. [...]

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24 01, 2026

New Book Trailer: My A.I. Voice Over

By |2026-01-24T15:30:58-08:00January 24, 2026|AI, Book Trailers, marketing|Comments Off on New Book Trailer: My A.I. Voice Over

Note: Here's a new book trailer Steve Rustad did for me. The actual live footage came from a documentary about the 1946 Operation Crossroads atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll that Steve found in the Smithsonian archives. All other footage was created by Steve with A.I. animation from stills provided by me. The narration is written from my POV as the co-author/editor. Take a watch.... – Sandra V. McGee https://youtu.be/MrTduwUnF5Q?si=6F-JOxtI3tHvm1mz This year is the 80th anniversary of Operation CROSSROADS, the first postwar tests of the atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. My late husband, William L. "Bill" McGee, was one of the 42,000 participants at Crossroads and decades later he wrote about it in Operation Crossroads, Lest We Forget! An Eyewitness Account.  I refreshed the book for the 80th anniversary and rolled out the marketing with my usual checklist of options. But this time I wanted a [...]

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22 01, 2026

Free Online Marketing Event by PPN, Jan 28

By |2026-01-22T12:40:12-08:00January 22, 2026|marketing|Comments Off on Free Online Marketing Event by PPN, Jan 28

Just in from Peter Goodman, Stone Bridge Press...   Big Picture Publishing with Thad McIlroy Presented by Publishing Professionals Network Free online event Wednesday, Jan 28, 12pm-1pm PST Register Overview A Holistic View of the Responsible Use of AI in Book Publishing While many AI programs zero in on just a single function, like editorial or marketing, this practical session, led by technology and publishing expert Thad McIlroy, looks at the full range of available AI tools across the publishing workflow. We’ll explore how the successful use of AI involves understanding the technology holistically, as something that can benefit the entire publication process. Included in the session: A demonstration of Insight (from Veristage), one of the most popular AI multifunction tools today. It offers multiple modules that cover numerous editorial and marketing functions, along with specialized tasks, like translation and index generation. Highlighted alternative tools that can allow publishers to “roll their own” by building an [...]

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12 01, 2026

01/10/26 RECORDING: Choose Your Path: Navigating Today’s Publishing Options

By |2026-03-09T09:48:22-07:00January 12, 2026|book design, Contests, marketing, Member Only Resources, self-publishing|Comments Off on 01/10/26 RECORDING: Choose Your Path: Navigating Today’s Publishing Options

https://vimeo.com/1163715610/8993e725ac?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci BAIPA brought together five industry leaders for an inside look at today’s most viable publishing paths. Peter Goodman (traditional), Brooke Warner (hybrid with distribution), Rob Price (full-service), Ruth Schwartz (assisted self-publishing), and Arlene Miller (DIY) each shared a fast-paced 10-minute overview of their model—what works, what to watch for, and who each path best serves. After the presentations, we hosted candid Q&A so you can get clear about the right direction for your book. Here is the chat. Connect With Our Speakers: Peter Goodman, Stone Bridge Press, a traditional publisher Brooke Warner, She Writes Press, hybrid publishing with distribution Rob Price, Gatekeeper Press, full-service publishing service provider Ruth Schwartz, Wonderlady Books, assisted self-publishing services Arlene Miller, DIY self-publishing Links: IBPA publishing criteria Brooke Warner's Substack She Writes Press Handbook Brooke Warner's article on not querying agents Beginner's Guide to Self Publishing provided by Rob Price at Gatekeeper Press IBPA publishing map Jane Friedman's updated book publishing pathways [...]

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