Bay Area Independent Publishers Association

Purpose
The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (formerly the Marin Small Publishers Association) was founded in 1979 in the San Francisco Bay Area and incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit organization in 1981. BAIPA is an educational institution dedicated to elevating the art of the independent author-publisher. Membership consists of creative people who, under their press or business names, are involved in various aspects of publishing.

Mission
The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association is a non-profit educational organization devoted to elevating the art of publishing. We act as a liaison, clearinghouse, guide, and cheering section for those who wish to pursue independent publishing. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, and information on industry vendors and services.

Goal
Our goal is to develop additional knowledge and expertise so that we can better assist our members in publishing, promoting and marketing their works.

Monthly Meetings
For a list of upcoming meetings, please click here.

Our meetings are generally held on the second Saturday of the month. BAIPA Saturday meetings, except for our annual workshop, take place at the First Congregational Church, 8 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903. The first hour of the regular monthly meeting is a question and answer session for beginning publishers. The main meeting begins at 10 AM. A copy of our current newsletter is located on the Programs and Sponsors page.

Directions to the meetings:
Go to San Rafael on Highway 101.
From 101 southbound: Take the North San Pedro Road exit. At the stop sign, turn left on Merrydale Road. Turn right at the stop light on North San Pedro Road. Turn left on Pilgrim Way, which leads directly into the church parking lot.
From 101 northbound: Take the North San Pedro Road exit. Follow the signs that say West. The exit curves back under the freeway and on North San Pedro Road. Go through the stop light. Turn left onto Pilgrim Way, which leads directly into the church parking lot.