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John Byrne Barry Talks About Character Voice, Setting, Humor and More on #badasswriters Podcast

December 17, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

Back in October, Kathleen Foxx, the Canada-based host of #badasswriters podcast, interviewed me, and we had a fun and stimulating conversation about character voice, memorable setting, and injecting humor into difficult subjects, like in my most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, interview, Radio or TV Interview Tagged With: #badasswriters, character voice, podcast, setting

Join Us for ‘Setting That Works’ Workshop on October 15 @ 10 am

October 3, 2022 by John Byrne Barry

Setting That Works How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More   Flash Flood In my first novel — Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher. — my protagonist, Tomas Zamara, the mayor of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BAIPA News, Editing, interview, writing Tagged With: setting, workshop

John Byrne Barry Presents ‘Setting That Works’ on April 18 

April 8, 2020 by John Byrne Barry

On Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 am, I’ll be presenting “Setting That Works — How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More” for the California Writers Club SF Peninsula. Of course, we won’t be meeting in person, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: speaking engagement, writing Tagged With: setting

‘Setting That Works’ Workshop April 3 in Berkeley

March 24, 2019 by John Byrne Barry

On April 3 at 6 pm, I’ll be leading a two-hour workshop for the California Writers Club in Berkeley — Setting That Works: How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More. (If you were at are our March BAIPA meeting, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, writing Tagged With: setting

‘Setting That Works’ on November 11 at Book Passage

November 5, 2018 by John Byrne Barry

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...]

Filed Under: Author Platform, Book Events, speaking engagement, writing Tagged With: setting, workshop

Becky Parker Geist of Pro Audio Voices

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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

  • Recording Only Workshop Ticket: 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 - December 31, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Podcasters as Promotional Partners
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    • Melody Ann Owen - podcasters as promotional partners
       October 7, 2023
       9:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market
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    • Roseanne Cheng - Worldwide Translation Rights
       November 4, 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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