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SUMMARY:AI for Authors: A Hands-On Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an author interested in learning how you can use AI tools to help in your writing and marketing journey? This is the workshop for you. We will identify attendee’s specific needs and explore the tools that can help them. Learn how you can use AI and still have your work considered to be “AI Assisted” and not “AI Created”. Tools discussed will include those most useful for research\, for writing\, for creating cover art and illustrations\, as well as those best for speech to text and text to speech (including voice cloning). We will identify the best uses of ChatGPT\, Co-Pilot\, Claude\, Perplexity\, Grock. Maive\, Lex\, MidJourney and many more. \nAttendees will learn how to use AI tools to assist in all areas of book research\, authoring\, marketing and promotion.
URL:https://baipa.org/event/ai-for-authors-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
CATEGORIES:BAIPA Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Use Amazon Tools to Sell More Books
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Workshop!\nThese workshop events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \n\nAmazon is a great place to sell books\, but most authors (and publishers) underutilize the free tools that Amazon offers. Metadata\, keywords\, editorial reviews\, and Amazon’s backend systems are also something that are often misunderstood\, and underused. This deep dive class will dig into all of the pieces that Amazon has to help you sell more books. \nKey takeaways:\n\nUnderstand Amazon’s relevancy score and why it matters!\nFind the best keywords to optimize your Amazon book page\nUnderstand categories and how to rank consistently #1 in your category.\nCreative ways to add Amazon keywords to your Amazon book page for better page visibility\nRefresh your approach to Amazon ads: With the new ads dashboard\, working within Amazon’s ad system has gotten more confusing and more complex. We’ll look at some creative ways to drive more clicks and improve ranking.\nOptimize keywords in Amazon ads: How many do you need\, and how can you find the right ones? Some new data suggests that the old ways of finding keywords are no longer working so it’s time to catch up.\nAd types: which ones should you run and for how long\nLeverage your backlist: If you have a single title that’s doing well there are some key strategies you can use to generate more exposure for your backlist.\nCan Amazon ads help you with organic optimization? They can\, and this class will break that down.\n\nAbout Our Speaker: Penny C. Sansevieri\n \nPenny C. Sansevieri\, Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts\, Inc.\, is a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. She is an Adjunct Professor teaching Self-Publishing for NYU. She is the author of 23 books\, including the newly released book: The Amazon Author Formula\, From Book to Bestseller\, 5 Minute Book Marketing for Authors and How to Revise and Re-Release Your Book! \nConnect with Penny: Author Marketing Experts
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-use-amazon-tools-to-sell-more-books/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
CATEGORIES:BAIPA Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Boost Your Book Sales: Elevating Author Visibility through Email Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nBoost Your Book Sales: Elevating Author Visibility through Email Marketing\nwith Melanie Herschorn\nThis engaging workshop is for authors across genres—from children’s storytellers to non-fiction experts and fiction writers. This session focuses on leveraging the power of email marketing to increase your visibility and drive book sales. You’ll learn how to craft compelling lead magnets that capture interest\, as well as strategies for effective collaboration that can open new marketing channels and creative opportunities. Join us to discover how these essential tools can be tuned to your unique author needs\, helping you connect with more readers and amplify your success. \nKey takeaways:\n\nStrategic Email Marketing: Discover how to craft effective emails and grow your list.\nDesigning Effective Lead Magnets: Learn to develop lead magnets that are not only relevant and appealing based on your genre but also optimized to convert readers into followers and customers.\nNavigating Collaborations for Increased Visibility: Understand the mechanics of successful collaborations\, from choosing the right partners to co-promoting content that resonates with broader audiences.\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n \nMelanie Herschorn is a book marketing and publishing strategist for nonfiction and children’s book authors who want to grow their business with a book. Her clients are coaches\, consultants\, and experts\, worldwide\, who want to amplify their message and authority with a book. \nWith her comprehensive background as a celebrity publicist\, award-winning journalist in radio print and TV\, as well as a clothing designer and entrepreneur\, Melanie is uniquely positioned to support authors to step into thought leadership and make a big impact with their book. \nShe earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California where she graduated first in her class. Melanie grew up in Canada\, has lived on both US coasts\, and now resides in Arizona with her husband\, daughter and son\, her dog Marty and her cat Phoebe. \nConnect with Melanie
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-boost-your-book-sales-elevating-author-visibility-through-email-marketing/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Mastering Book Interior Design: A DIY Formatting Workshop with Atticus
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links are in the confirmation email you will get once you register\, and you will get them again via email on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM Pacific.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nMastering Book Interior Design: A DIY Formatting Workshop with Atticus\nwith Monique Nelson\nIn the ever-evolving landscape of self-publishing\, the presentation of your book plays a critical role in capturing your audience’s attention and delivering a professional reading experience. This workshop is designed to help self-publishing authors understand the best practices of designing the interiors of their books\, and equip them with the skills needed to DIY their formatting at a professional level. \nThis comprehensive workshop\, led by Monique Danielle\, Educational Content Curator from Atticus\, is divided into two insightful sessions. The first hour delves into the best practices for interior book formatting. We’ll explore the principles of typography\, margin settings\, and the importance of choosing the right fonts and spacing to enhance readability and aesthetic appeal. This session aims to demystify the process of turning your manuscript into a visually appealing product that stands out in the competitive market of self-published books. We’ll also discuss how to identify when you’ve gone too far and need to rein in the design elements. \nAfter a short intermission\, the second hour is dedicated to a practical demonstration of Atticus.io\, the cutting-edge book writing and formatting software designed for self-publishing authors. This live demo will walk you through the easy-to-use features that Atticus offers\, from the on-page design elements to customizable themes and exporting multi-format publish-ready files. We’ll showcase how Atticus simplifies the writing and formatting process\, ensuring a polished and professional final product every time! \nParticipants will leave the workshop equipped with practical knowledge and skills to professionally layout their book’s interior pages\, along with firsthand experience in using the intuitive Atticus software to bring their publishing dreams to life. \nKey takeaways:\n\nBest practices for professional quality book formatting: Understand the key components that contribute to a book’s professional appearance\, including typography\, margin settings\, special section formatting\, and more\nCustomization techniques: Learn how to use and customize themes to reflect your book’s content and genre\, enhancing its market appeal\nMaster the DIY approach: Skip the expense of hiring a professional formatter and do it yourself with Atticus\, easy-to-use software that ensures professional quality final results\nReach all readers: Prepare your book for publishing across various platforms and mediums (print and eBook) ensuring your book meets industry standards and reader expectations.\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n \nAtticus is book writing and formatting software designed by authors\, for authors. With a varied background in self-publishing and design\, Monique Danielle supports self-publishing authors in using Atticus to save time and money\, while still publishing professional quality books. \nConnect with Monique: Atticus website | Email 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-mastering-book-interior-design-a-diy-formatting-workshop-with-atticus/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Children's Book Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email upon registration\, as well as on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour deep dive.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nHow to Market Books for Children\nMicaela S. Benn\, Marketing Strategist & Children’s Book Author\nLooking for a way to consistently generate orders of 20 or more of your children’s books at a time\, directly from a website that you own? Then you need to learn how to pitch your children’s books to independent retailers that actively add new titles just like yours to their inventory each week. \nJoin this BAIPA workshop to discover how to leverage wholesale opportunities and get your children’s books in independent retailers. This includes a step-by-step guide to: \n\nPrepare a children’s book that meets retailers’ standards.\nUnderstand the market of retailers in your area.\nEvaluate answers to the 6 questions you must ask as you research retailers.\nPrice your children’s books to earn profit margins of 70% or higher\, even if you offer to share royalties on the sale of each book.\nCreate opportunities for consistent and repeat orders from retailers.\n\nYour facilitator will be Micaela S. Benn\, producer and host of The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast. \nAbout Our Speaker\n \nMicaela S. Benn is an independent children’s book author that advocates for developing an early love for literacy and for increased representation of diverse cultures in children’s literature. \nMs. Benn has over 24 years of corporate product and brand management experience\, and has been a children’s book author since 2020. She leads the Children’s Book Marketing Academy\, a group coaching program that teaches children’s book authors how to self-publish\, launch\, and build a profitable brand around the themes and concepts in their stories. \nConnect with Micaela: \n\nThe Children’s Book Marketing Podcast\nInstagram\nYouTube\nCommunity
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-childrens-book-marketing/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Digital Workbooks
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email upon registration\, as well as on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour deep dive.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nUnlock your book’s potential: how to create digital workbooks\nParchelle Tashi\, Founder\, The Author’s Leverage\nLearn to create digital workbooks as learning assets on Notion\nJoin this workshop hosted by Parchelle Tashi to explore the untapped potential of your book. We’ll delve into how you can create learning assets\, such as digital workbooks\, to amplify your work and boost your income. Together\, we’ll identify unique themes from your books that can be transformed into these lucrative learning assets. \nExperience the power of Notion as a platform for creating these assets. Notion’s user-friendly interface and versatile features make it an ideal tool for authors to expand their work beyond the written page and into the dynamic world of digital learning. \nWhether you’re tech-savvy or a complete novice\, this workshop is designed to guide you every step of the way. \nImportant: All participants will need to sign up for a free Notion account ahead of the workshop. \nKey takeaways:\n1. Identify unique themes from your book that can be transformed into digital learning assets.\n2. Understand how to use Notion to create and manage these assets.\n3. Develop a strategy to amplify your work and boost your income using these assets.\n4. Gain the confidence to explore other digital educational opportunities to expand your author brand. \nAbout Our Speaker\n \nParchelle Anita Tashi is an award-winning creative educator and accomplished video producer based in vibrant Las Vegas. With 8 years of dedicated teaching experience\, Parchelle’s transition from high school math instructor to curriculum innovator has been fueled by a passion for creating impactful learning experiences. \nOver the course of a remarkable 10+ years\, she has produced hundreds of videos\, harnessing her mastery in video production to amplify the reach of her educational endeavors. \nParchelle recently achieved another milestone by becoming a Wall Street Journal bestselling author\, showcasing her dedication to sharing knowledge and making a meaningful impact. \nConnect with Parchelle: \n\nThe Author’s Leverage website
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-digital-workbooks/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T190000
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive: Copyright\, Fair Use and AI with Kelley Way
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email upon registration\, as well as on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour deep dive.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nDeep Dive: Copyright\, Fair Use and AI\nKelley Way\, Law Office of Kelley A. Way\nFair use is a well-known defense to a claim of copyright infringement – but what exactly is it? Will it prevent an irate copyright owner from suing you? And where does AI fit into this? This deep dive goes through what fair use is\, and how fair use – along with several other strategies – can protect someone from a copyright infringement claim. This deep dive also covers the intersection of copyright\, fair use and AI. \nBAIPA board member and attorney Kelley Way will give examples and answer your questions\, but please note she cannot give legal advice during this session. \nKey takeaways from this deep dive include:\n\n Understand what is meant by the terms copyright\, fair use\, and parody\nApply the fair use test to your own projects\nKnow how to avoid a copyright infringement lawsuit\nUnderstand the copyright issues facing AI\n\nAbout Our Speaker\nKelley Way\, Attorney \nKelley Way was born and raised in Walnut Creek\, California. She graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in English\, followed by a Juris Doctorate. Kelley is a member of the California Bar\, and an aspiring writer of young adult fantasy novels. \nConnect with Kelley: \nEmail: kaway@kawaylaw.com \nWebsite: kawaylaw.com
URL:https://baipa.org/event/deep-dive-copyright-fair-use-and-ai-with-kelley-way/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nPutting Your Audiobook to Work for You\nwith Becky Parker Geist\nWhether planning an audiobook or you already have one\, there are actionable ways to put it to work for you to increase sales of all formats and build community. Most retail platforms\, however\, won’t help you with that. There is one that will: AMPlify \nNew opportunities in audiobook distribution\, combined with some strategic action\, can turn your audiobook into a great marketing resource and focal point for building community. We’ll evaluate where we are each starting\, then dig into the details to mine the opportunities. \nParticipants will map out the steps and leave this workshop with an action plan that works for you\, what you already have in place re marketing\, and what you feel comfortable and confident about putting in place. You’ll also be encouraged and given the chance during the workshop to connect with other authors writing for a similar target audience. Then we’ll map out plans for these strategic alliances. \nThis will be a very hands-on\, get-it-done workshop\, so come prepared to take action\, not just notes! \nKey outcomes of this workshop include:\n\nWe’ll create a strategic next-steps plan for marketing your audiobook\nConnect with at least one other author and create an action plan that will benefit you both\nLearn how to build community by leveraging your audiobook\n\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n \nAs the founder and CEO of Pro Audio Voices Inc.\, with an international team and clientele\, Becky Parker Geist helps authors and publishers increase their impact and revenue through audiobook production\, distribution and marketing\, including complex and unusual projects that may involve multiple voices and/or music and/or sound effects. Becky and her team pioneered AMPlify Audiobooks\, the direct-sale platform that allows authors to distribute their audiobooks with more control and higher royalties. \nTypically Becky works with indie authors and small publishers who are passionate about getting their content out there to the world\, but may feel challenged by the complexities or challenges of audiobook production. Becky and her team help authors have a greater impact in the world\, inspiring the world through the stories they bring to life and changing and the world—one story at a time. \nBecky hosts the podcast Audiobook Connection—Behind the Scenes with the Creative Teams and helps other authors and leaders with their podcast production and management. \nConnect with Becky
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-putting-your-audiobook-to-work-for-you-with-becky-parker-geist-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230415T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Position Your Book for Success with Dave Farrow
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nPosition Yourself and Your Book for Success\nCreative ways to approach the media and earn free exposure for your book\nwith Dave Farrow\, PR Expert\nPR Expert Dave Farrow is offering a workshop to help authors position themselves for success after releasing their book. He will also be sharing his tips for memorable marketing and business success. Dave teaches authors how to make their story and marketing memorable to increase sales and align their story with popular media outlets. \nIn this workshop\, we will explore creative ways you can approach the media and earn free exposure for your book while discussing the best way to “sell” yourself in book interviews. \nExpect a deeper dive into the concepts introduced during the BAIPA monthly meeting on April 1st. \nIn this workshop\, you will:\n\nLearn book marketing secrets to make your story memorable\nDiscuss how to get your book reviewed or featured on the top print publications\nBrainstorm ways to align your story with the hottest media topics in radio\, TV\, and print\nExamine the best way to “sell” yourself and your book in an interview\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n  \n \nMarketing expert Dave Farrow is the two-time Guinness World Record holder for greatest memory. To earn this title\, Farrow recalled the exact order of 59 decks of shuffled playing cards using ‘The Farrow Memory Method’. This method was originally invented to combat Farrow’s dyslexia and ADHD and it is now a unique memory system backed by a double-blind neuroscience study from McGill University. Farrow is first and foremost an entrepreneur who mastered the art of marketing to promote his own business. He took his skill in memory and developed several educational products and used publicity as his primary sales tool. His results are impressive. He has been a featured guest expert on over 2000 interviews in the media including Dr. Oz\, The Today Show\, Live with Regis and Kelly\, Steve Harvey\, Discovery Channel\, and many others. \nToday\, Farrow uses his keen understanding of the brain in the public relations and media sector. He is the founder of Brainhackers.com and the CEO of Farrow Communications\, a Buffalo-based\, full-service PR and marketing firm known for its unforgettable branding. \nConnect with Dave at farrowcommunications.com \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-position-your-book-for-success-with-dave-farrow/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Metadata with David Kudler
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are exclusively on Zoom. The Zoom links will be provided to you via email on the Friday evening before\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nMetadata Workshop\nThe Secrets of Unlocking Categories\, Keywords\, Descriptions\, ISBNs\, and More to Sell Your Books\nwith David Kudler\nHow do readers find our books — whether at a bookstore or online? Metadata\, that’s how! \nIn this fascinating exploration of a seemingly eye-glazing topic\, author\, publisher\, and long-time BAIPA member David Kudler will delve into all of the ways that the data connected to our books helps our ideal readers to find them. \nThis hands-on workshop will build on the introduction to Metadata by Shelley Adina on March 4\, and will go deeper into: \n• Categories\n• Keywords\n• Title/subtitle\n• Pen name/collaborators\n• Descriptions\n• ISBNs\n• Covers (!)\n• Pricing\n• and much more \nWe will look at tools and methods for getting the most of your metadata\, and walk through the process of creating and adding that metadata to websites like Bowker’s MyIdentifiers.com\, the Library of Congress\, Amazon KDP\, etc. \nAs part of the workshop\, Kudler will give feedback on metadata shared by attendees. \nAbout Our Speaker\n  \n \nDavid Kudler is an author\, publisher\, and expert provider of design and editorial services to independent publishers. Through his company\, Stillpoint Digital Press\, he has published over a hundred titles by twenty authors — including himself. He also served for over two decades as the managing editor of the Collected Works of Joseph Campbell\, editing and overseeing the publication of books\, ebooks\, audiobooks\, and audio and video recordings of the late mythologist’s lectures. He has been a featured blogger on many websites\, including Huffington Post\, Medium\, TheBookDesigner.com\, and his own site\, StillpointDigital.com. He is currently working on a series of books for independent and self-publishers on ebook creation\, sales\, and marketing called Ebooks for Indies. \nConnect with David: Stillpoint Digital Press \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-metadata-with-david-kudler/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Workshop: Setting That Works with John Byrne Barry
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are 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\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. There is also a $15 Recording Only ticket for Members. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours.  \n  \nSetting That Works\nHow Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot\, Reveal Character\, Echo Theme\, and More\nwith John Byrne Barry\, Author & BAIPA Board Member\nThe most memorable and effective setting is more than a pretty or gritty description. It’s lean and strong because it’s working hard. Doing two or more jobs. Not just showing the reader where the story is taking place\, but also advancing your plot\, unifying various elements of your story\, revealing character\, echoing theme\, setting mood\, and more. \nThe primary job of setting\, of course\, is still most important—to immerse readers in the scene. So they can visualize it\, feel it\, smell it\, so that they are there with your characters. \nThere are going to be times when the setting does nothing more\, and that’s fine. But as often as possible\, you want your setting to be doing more than one job. \nHere are the eight “jobs” setting can do: \n\nAdvance story\nDrive the story\nDefine character\, change character\, reveal character\nEstablish rules (science fiction\, historical fiction)\nUnify the story\nConvey mood and tone\nEcho theme.\nServe as metaphor\n\nThis workshop will include writing exercises to develop skills in:\n\nMaking sure your setting does more than one job.\nBeing deliberate about point of view. Who is doing the describing? What emotions does your character have when she encounters a setting?\nAdding sensual detail. (Not just how something looks.)\nDeciding where the camera is. How close? How far? From whose perspective?\nIdentifying the “telling detail”.\n\nAbout Our Speaker\n  \n \nJohn Byrne Barry is a writer\, designer\, actor\, pickleball player\, and crossing guard. \nHe is author of three plays and three novels\, including When I Killed My Father: An Assisted-Suicide Family Thriller and Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher. \n \nLearn more about John at johnbyrnebarry.com and in his BAIPA profile. \n  \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/canceled-workshop-setting-that-works-with-john-byrne-barry/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220820T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop:  IngramSpark Best Practices & Tips with Ruth Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are 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\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\nThe workshop WILL be recorded and the video will be shared with all paid ticket holders within 48 hours. \n \n  \nWorking Effectively with IngramSpark\nwith Ruth Schwartz\, Founder/CEO of Wonderlady Books\nIn this two-hour session\, Ruth will talk about why and how to work with IngramSpark\, the print-on-demand/distribution portal owned by the Ingram Content Group. \nShe will cover: \n\nWhy set your book up in IngramSpark\, if you have already set it up with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)\nBeing efficient while setting your book up in IngramSpark\, even though the fields are a bit different from KDP\nWhat to expect in terms of turnaround times\, and where to get status updates\nReaching out to IngramSpark’s customer service—it’s not easy but it can be done\nand more!\n\n  \nAbout Our Speaker\n  \nRuth Schwartz \nRuth helps self-publishing authors get clear about the steps needed to turn out a professional book that looks as good as anything coming from a traditional publisher. Ruth helps authors get past the stuck places\, getting through the decision-making and design process quickly\, birthing their books with ease. \nShe works with authors to turn finished manuscripts into finished books\, complete with professional cover design\, interior layout\, and ebook editions—all up online and available for sale. \nRuth brings over 50 years of book publishing\, design and printing industry experience to every author’s project and has worked on over 150 independently published books since 2012 when print on demand technology enabled the current indie publishing revolution.\n \nLearn more about Ruth: \nthewonderlady.com \nEmail: ruth@thewonderlady.com \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-ingramspark-best-practices-tips-with-ruth-schwartz/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Create a Million Dollar Speech ⁠— with Dr. Judith Briles
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are 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\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\n\n  \nHow to Create a Million Dollar Speech\nwith Dr. Judith Briles\, founding Partner\, The Book Shepherd\nSpeaking sells books—lots of them. Savvy authors learn quickly that hoping book buyers find theirs on Amazon or in any other bookstore may be wishful thinking. They learn and embrace the old-fashioned “face-to-face” approach: have a meaningful message; create insight and magic with their words offering entertainment\, encouragement or solutions; and woot—book sales pour forth. Immediately and with payment. \nSpeaking: the golden key to book sales. Attendees will come away with the “Cash Cow” 2-Step! \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nCreate a title that attracts meeting planners and audiences.\nPitch yourself to the decision-maker.\nMove from “free” to fee and get paid.\nIdentify your key points and create stories to engage an audience.\nCoattail on current events within your presentation\nHook an audience within the first few minutes of a presentation.\nMorph a speech to a workshop\, webinar or online course.\nFind groups that want your message.\nCreate a closing that delivers a buzz.\n\nAbout Our Speaker\nDr. Judith Briles is the award-winning and best-selling author of 42 books earning over 47 book awards. To date\, her books have been translated into 17 countries with over 1\,000\,000 copies sold! Judith’s books\, and work\, have been featured in over 1\,500 radio and TV shows. She is the host of the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast which has received over 10 million downloads and the founder of the Colorado’s Authors’ Hall of Fame. \nLearn more about Judith: \nTheBookShepherd.com \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-how-to-create-a-million-dollar-speech-%e2%81%a0-with-dr-judith-briles/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Plot or Not with Scrivener 3 ⁠— with Gwen Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are 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\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\n\n  \nPlot or Not with Scrivener 3\nwith Gwen Hernandez\, author of Scrivener For Dummies\nScrivener is excellent writing software for both plotters and seat-of-the-pants writers. Want to find out what makes it so popular\, or learn some new tricks? The author of Scrivener For Dummies will walk you through the basics and cover some of her favorite features. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nCreate a new project.\nOrganize your manuscript.\nImport your existing work\, notes\, and pictures.\nTrack your word count.\nColor code your files.\nCreate a storyboard.\n…and more!\n\nAbout Our Speaker\nGwen Hernandez (she/her)\, the author of Scrivener For Dummies\, helps writers all over the world master Scrivener through online courses\, in-person workshops\, and private training. When she’s not using Scrivener to write romantic suspense\, she likes to travel\, read\, run along the beach\, flail on a yoga mat\, and explore her current home of Southern California. \nLearn more about Gwen: \nWebsites: gwenhernandez.com or ScrivenerClasses.com \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-plot-or-not-with-scrivener-3-%e2%81%a0-with-gwen-hernandez/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: How to Know if a Work is Copyrighted with Dan Miller
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are 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\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\n\n  \nResearching copyrights\nwith Dr. C. Daniel Miller\, The Copyright Detective\nWorks created and/or published before 1978 are tricky when it comes to rights and permissions\, since they may or may not still have copyright protection. Dan Miller will explain how to search the Copyright Office database and determine whether the work you want to use is protected by copyright. Registrants will also receive a free copy of Dan Miller’s book Copyright Clearance for Creatives on request (retail price $29.95). To claim this offer\, email Dan no later than midnight Pacific on 5/28/22 with your mailing address.  \nTakeaways include: \n\nLearn how to navigate the Copyright Office database.\nLearn how to determine the copyright status of a work.\nBe able to decide if permission or a fair use determination is needed for the work you want to use\n\n  \nAbout Our Speaker\nDr. C. Daniel Miller is a co-founder and co-owner of Integrated Writer Services\, LLC\, an independent copyright consulting service. He has served in various roles in the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA)\, including that of president. In addition to providing copyright clearance services and managing larger copyright clearance projects\, he also consults on business aspects of independent publishing. He co-authored and independently published Copyright Clearance for Creatives\, an essential guide that addresses copyright issues for the creative community. \nConnect with Dan: \nEmail: cdmiller@thecopyrightdetective.com \nWebsite: thecopyrightdetective.com \n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-how-to-know-if-a-work-is-copyrighted-with-dan-miller/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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SUMMARY:Workshop: BookTok Talk and Takeaways with Desireé Duffy
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the next BAIPA Morning Workshop!\nLike our monthly meetings\, these events are 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\, around 9 PM.\nEVERYONE MUST REGISTER\nfor this two-hour workshop.\nMember tickets are $25.00\, Non-Member tickets are $40. \nMembers MUST log in first. Then please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the ticket selection area.\n\n  \nFind out how to collaborate with creators\, get book reviews\, and engage readers during this interactive #BookTok on #TikTok workshop.\nwith The BookFest & Black Chateau Founder Desiree Duffy\n#TikTok is more than just a social media platform\, it is an entertainment platform with devoted fan bases. Is it right for you? \nTakeaways include: \n\nFind creators and influencers on #TikTok that align with your genre/brand\nHow to develop a hotlist and conduct an outreach to popular #BookTok creators\nKnowing the community and making authentic connections\nLetting go and being creative on this interactive and fast-paced platform\nPros and cons of developing your own TikTok profile and advice on getting started\n\nThis workshop WILL be recorded and a link will be sent to all paid participants by 6 PM on the following Monday. \nIn addition\, tickets are available below for members who just want the recording for $15.00 each.  \nAbout Our Speaker\nDesireé Duffy is the Founder of Black Château\, a marketing and public relations agency; Books That Make You\, a multi-media brand that promotes books and authors through its award-winning website\, podcast\, and radio show; and the Webby Award-nominated The BookFest® Adventure\, a biannual online event that brings together book lovers from around the world. Duffy is an advocate for spreading stories\, ideas\, and making the future awesome. Her expansive marketing\, event production\, broadcast\, and public relations background\, mixed with her passion for storytelling\, led her to found the multi-award-winning\, full-service marketing and public relations firm\, Black Château\, in 2016. She is a speaker on topics such as branding\, marketing\, digital and traditional media. In addition to holding the license and being the lead organizer for TEDxResedaBlvd in 2019\, she produces events including The BookFest®\, the annual Beach-Bound Book Bash\, Jingle Books\, and has programed panels and placed speakers for writers conferences\, Digital Hollywood\, the Alliance for Women in Media\, Women in Business\, the 805 Writers Conference and more. She also hosts\, and is the executive producer\, for the Books That Make You Show\, and is on the board of directors for the Independent Writers of Southern California. \nConnect with Desireé: \nEmail: Desiree@blackchateauenterprises.com \nWebsite: blackchateauenterprises.com\n\n \n 
URL:https://baipa.org/event/workshop-booktok-talk-and-takeaways-with-desiree-duffy/
LOCATION:Zoom Workshop
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