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My Conversations with Judith Briles on Untangling KDP and IngramSpark

July 16, 2022 by Ruth Schwartz

Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd, for two of her podcast episodes: one on KDP and one on IngramSpark. We covered a lot of ground in a very short time. Below are direct links to each of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Article, IngramSpark, KDP Tagged With: IngramSpark, Judith Briles, KDP, print on demand

Expired Amazon Ads with Bob Heyman – November 7, 2020

October 7, 2020 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

BAIPA monthly meetings are now exclusively on Zoom, at least until we get through this COVID-19 crisis. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before 9 PM. So you MUST register in advance in order to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired KDP Best Practices with Ruth Schwartz, Book Midwife – October 3, 2020

September 11, 2020 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

BAIPA monthly meetings are now exclusively on Zoom, at least until we get through this COVID-19 crisis. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before 9 PM. So you MUST register in advance in order to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired Copyrights, trademarks, privacy, defamation, and contracts—Oh My!

February 23, 2020 by Barbara Schwartz 2 Comments

With all the concern about viruses, and in accordance with the Marin County recommendations, BAIPA WILL still meet on Saturday 3/14. As we had already implemented, for all members and all visitors who register in advance, we will also provide an … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired Dave Jackson on Podcasting

December 16, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

General meeting begins at 9 am, speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements, followed by our informal lunch gathering from 12:15-1:00 PM, and then our Afternoon Workshop. Scroll down for details … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired Simple Video Marketing to Sell More Books

December 10, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

General meeting begins at 9 am, speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements, followed by our informal lunch gathering from 12:15 PM-3 PM. Scroll down for details and to register. (Click here … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired You CAN Tell a Book by Its Cover

November 21, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

General meeting begins at 9 am, speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements, followed by our informal lunch gathering from 12:15 PM-3 PM. Scroll down for details and to register. (Click here … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired What’s Happening with Indie Publishing?

October 5, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

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General meeting begins at 9 am, speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements, followed by our informal lunch gathering from 12:15 PM-3 PM. Scroll down for details and to register. (Click here … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired Branding for Authors with Beth Barany

August 9, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz 1 Comment

Branding for Authors

General meeting begins at 9 am, speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements, followed by a brief lunch break and then our Afteroon Workshop from 1–3 pm. Scroll down for details and to … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

Expired Best Practices with KDP and IngramSpark

June 5, 2019 by Ruth Schwartz Leave a Comment

Ruth Schwartz, Book Midwife and Self-Publishing Consultant (General meeting begins at 9 am, speaker presentation is at 11 am, after Q&A, networking time, introductions & announcements), followed by our informal lunch gathering from 12:15 … [Read more...]

Tagged With: IngramSpark, KDP, self-publishing

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Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices

Welcome to BAIPA

UPDATE: BAIPA continues to meet via ZOOM ONLY. However, we held a very successful HYBRID meeting on May 6. The board is in discussion about future events like that one, and we will get the word out as soon as decisions are made. Even when we decide to resume regular in-person events, we will continue the Zoom option. We are implementing all the recommended precautionary measures to keep our meetings private and safe for all participants. All members and visitors who register in advance will receive a link to attend via Zoom video conferencing. On the … More

Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. However, members must log in to get a discounted ticket for workshops. 

Upcoming Events

  • Workshop: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
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    • June 17 Audiobook Results workshop with Becky Parker Geist
       June 17, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • What's happening in Indie Publishing?
    • Andrea Fleck-Nisbet on Current Trends & Challenges for Author Publishers
       September 9, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm

BAIPA Monthly Meetings

IMPORTANT
BAIPA is now meeting on the first Saturday of every month via Zoom only for now. In general, if the first Saturday falls on a holiday or holiday weekend, we will meet on the second Saturday.

We are also having workshops on the third Saturday of every month (also via Zoom only for now. In general, if the regular monthly meeting moves to the second Saturday, then the workshop will be two weeks later.

Future Events

  • May 6th: HYBRID EVENT (In-person in Novato, CA + Zoom, followed by MEMBERS ONLY in-person celebration party) What every author needs to know about Amazon NOW with Ruth Schwartz of Wonderlady Books
  • June 3rd: Becky Parker Geist on the latest trends in audiobooks
  • June 17th: WORKSHOP with Becky Parker Geist on audiobooks
  • July 8th: Patti Thorn of @BlueInk Review shares how to get #book reviews that count to enhance your #book marketing efforts. NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • August events TBD
  • September 9th: Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association on the latest trends in indie publishing.NOTE: that this is the SECOND SATURDAY of the month.
  • October 7th: Melody Owen speaking on how to partner with podcasters to build your following and sell more books.

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