Event Date: May 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
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Welcome to BAIPA
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
BAIPA Monthly Meetings
IMPORTANT
BAIPA is now meeting on the first Saturday of every month via Zoom except for two hybrid (Zoom and in-person0 each year. In general, if the first Saturday falls on a holiday or holiday weekend, we will meet on the second Saturday.
We are also having occasional workshops on the third Saturday of every month (also via Zoom only). In general, if the regular monthly meeting moves to the second Saturday, then the workshop will be two weeks later.
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.
Latest from the BAIPA Blog
Our BAIPA President, Becky Parker Geist, will be presenting at this event. And it’s a great learning and networking opportunity. Registration is now open for PPN’s 2025 conference Fast Forward: Staying Grounded in the Changing Landscape of Book Publishing featuring a keynote address by author and digital marketing and AI expert Fauzia Burke to kick off the day. It will be Friday, April 25, 2025, at the David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley. This is an in-person-only event. Register now to take advantage of our early bird discounts (early bird rates end soon! just extended to 3/28): PPN Conference 2025 Join us for a day of exciting conversations, networking, and wisdom from industry experts from Bay Area publishers and organizations including Transit Books, Center for the Collaborative Classroom, North Atlantic Books, ODDUA AUDIO, Thinking Ink Press, Asia Pacific Offset, UC Press, BR Printers, VIZ Media, Sagawa River Press, and Hemlock [...]