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Writer’s World 2018

Writer's World

 

WRITER’S WORLD 2018

September 8, 2018 9:30am – 4:30 pm

Guzman Hall, Dominican University
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael CA 94901

You’ve written a book, so what’s next?

Pre-registration is not required.
Please come join us!

Sponsored by Joel Friedlander (TheBookDesigner.com)

Redwood Writers

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Book Marketing Mentor

 Pro Audio Voices

editcetera

TC PrintingTC Printing Logo

and BAIPA

Writer’s World provides Bay Area authors with a unique opportunity
to find the support services for independent publishing they need
to take their next steps forward.

ASL Interpreters

  • Get up close and personal with representatives from regional writer/publisher organizations.
  • Meet publishing professionals with services who can help you take your next steps to:
    • produce your print book or ebook or audiobook;
    • distribute your book globally and locally;
    • market your book in each format so you can get it out there to your target audience;
    • print your book either offset or on demand;
    • convert your content into a digital ebook;
    • record your own audiobook or have it recorded by a professional narrator.
  • Meet Bay Area vendors who provide other products and services for the writers, authors, and small publishers that can help you achieve your publishing and writing goals.
  • Get your professional author headshot taken for use on your book cover and in all your marketing.
  • Book an individual 15-minute consultation on any aspect of your writing with
    David Colin Carr editor and writing coach

    David Colin Carr

    Editor/Writing Coach David Colin Carr. From grasping your intention and outlining to blocks in structure or the writing process to voicing and rich, impactful language.Whether you want feedback on your back cover text, the outline of your book, your opening pages, your narrative voice, specific structural/character challenges, or your pitch. Please sign up for a specific 15-minute time slot 10:30-4:15 by emailing [email protected] with your cell number or by signing up at the registration table when you arrive at Writers World.

Star Dewar

Star Dewar

Ready for your Close-up? Star Dewar, Star Shots Photography is offering a super deal to attendees. Get your professional headshot for $100. Come ready for the camera and Star will capture your likeness. A must-have for all authors. See examples of her work here. Please sign up for a specific 30-minute time slot 10:30-4:00 by emailing [email protected] with your cell number or by signing up at the registration table when you arrive on Saturday.

  • Do a short author interview on video to add to your website and use in marketing your books.

    Ruth Schwartz

    Ruth Schwartz

  • Get a 15-min coaching session with “book midwife” Ruth Schwartz,
    to talk about birthing your book—getting from finished manuscript to finished book up online available for sale.
  • Writing a Killer Book Blurb — sign up for a 15-minute consultation with author and editor John Byrne Barry to make your book blurb better. Or start writing one.

 

Lee Wind, Keynote Speaker

Keynote address by Lee Wind, Marketing and Programming Director of IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association): “I Published a Book” is Not a Marketing Plan. 

Q&A is a BAIPA favorite: come to ask any question related to independent publishing and all the experts and those with experience that may be helpful will do our best to get you answers and will share the benefit of our experience. We’re here to learn together!

45-minute Workshops 11:00-3:45 including:


An Edutaining Journey Through the World of Words: 
The difference between Writers and Authors; a grammar Q&A; how much grammar leeway do writers have; and Word Trivia with Arlene Miller, the Grammar Diva

Arlene Miller, the Grammar Diva

Arlene Miller

Hitting the Wall: Engaging Shadow & Mystery in the Creative Process with Cathy Wild

Cathy Wild

Cathy Wild

Improving Your Writer/Author Blog and Website in 2018: What an Author Needs to Succeed, How a Competent Website Designer Can Help  with Author Lee Foster, Foster Travel Publishing and Website Designer Jeffrey Samorano, WPinOneClick

Lee Foster

Lee Foster

From Content to Comma: Working with an Editor with Barbara Fuller, Editcetera

Barbara Fuller of Editcetera

Animal Accounting for Writers – Money Stories with Vitalia Fedossova, Aurelius Accounting, Inc.

Natalia Fedossova

A Style Experience, 3 Secrets to an AWESOME 1st Impression with Shelley Golden, A Style Experience Shelley Golden

Scrivener: What’s All the Fuss? with Vanessa Kier, The Writer’s Tech StopVanessa Kier

Basics of literary law/how to avoid lawsuits with Kelley Way, Law Office of Kelley A. Way 

Kelley Way, Attorney

Kelley Way, Attorney

Building Your Email List to Grow Your Book Sales with Judy Baker, Book Marketing Mentor Judy Baker

Making Money with Audiobooks with Becky Parker Geist, Pro Audio Voices 

Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA President

Becky Parker Geist

How to Get Booked on TV or Radio with Cynthia Brian, StarStyle ProductionsStart Style

Sponsors

Book Marketing Mentor

Pro Audio Voices audiobook producer logo

Redwood Writers Logo

editcetera

TC Printing Logo

Pre-registration is not required.
Please come join us!

BAIPA is an educational organization dedicated to elevating the art of the independent author-publisher. Members include creative people who are involved in various aspects of publishing, linking writers with the services they need to publish and sell their work.

Educational Workshops • Keynote Address • Q&A • Vendors • Writer Orgs

Tickets just $65 each for the entire day including all the workshops!

Pre-registration is not required.
Please come join us!

To register as an attendee, go HERE.


Vendor Information

Writer’s World Vendors

Apply today by completing the form and providing your payment of $100 (to cover the cost of your table and sign). Meet with people who need your expertise to assist them with their book production cycle. Details are on the form. Sponsors, please send your logo as a .jpeg, PDF, native Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign files that are CMYK at 300ppi.

Writer’s World Online Vendor Application

Prefer to pay by check? Print out the appropriate PDF form, fill it out and include the form with your check. Just follow the mailing instructions on the form

BAIPA Writer’s World Printable Vendor Application

Call for Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please complete a Volunteer Application

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BAIPA Writer’s World Vendor Information

BAIPA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Event participation implies your photo release on social media, website, and promotional materials.

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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

  • Recording Only Workshop Ticket: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
    Image credit: Pixabay
    • 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
    Photo: parveender, Pixabay
    • 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
    Photo credit: communication-76, Pixabay
    • 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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