by Joel Friedlander | Jun 14, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
The monthly meeting of the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA) got underway with a spirited Q & A session lead by Pete Masterson. Meeting attendance has increased recently to the point that we no longer had space for the tables we usually use for...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 16, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
After Danny O. Snow and Scott James had finished, there were more breakout sessions. Our final speaker for the day was David Mathison, on “Using Social Media to Build Your Brand to Sell More Books.” “Mathison is a media consultant, speaker,...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 15, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
I have a particular affection for this all-day workshop that’s held every year by the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (BAIPA). The event draws people at all stages of independent publishing, from those who are “thinking about it” or...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 13, 2010 | Self-Publishing
The day turned out better than expected. A great turnout at Dominican University in San Rafael, California, beautiful weather, and a consistent message from the featured speakers. Here’s a shot to help you get the picture. Unfortunately there was no internet...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 13, 2010 | Self-Publishing, Social Media
Today I’m on the road, headed to the all-day annual Get Published! Institute organized by the (San Francisco) Bay Area Independent Publishers Association. I’ve packed up the books, charged the camera, loaded up the laptop and stocked up on Advil. As a...