About Judy
Judy M. Baker is the Creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience.
She is a book marketing strategist, celebrated for her quirky personality and unconventional approach to the publishing world and author branding. With a wealth of expertise, Baker has a reputation for thinking beyond the typical, crafting solutions that uplift authors and their work to new levels of excellence. Her love for aiding authors, combined with this unorthodox style of mentorship, defines Baker’s career and sets her apart in the field.
Baker is not just a mentor in theory. Her hands-on approach, with an emphasis on book marketing, has enabled countless authors go beyond selling books to sharing their ideas and growing their influence. She served as the President of Redwood Writers and the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association, where Baker’s leadership skills and proficiency were continuously demonstrated. These roles expanded her platform, enabling her to inspire a community of writers and solidify her commitment to nurturing creative talent.
Moreover, Baker’s influence extends far beyond Redwood Writers and BAIPA. As the co-host of the Grand Authors Group within the Grand Connection, she shares her unique understanding of publishing, reaching a broader audience. Her frequent appearances on podcasts underscore her expert knowledge and distinctive personality, making Baker a sought-after voice in the publishing world.
In essence, Judy M. Baker is not just a mentor and a staunch advocate for authors. She infuses every interaction with a unique blend of quirkiness and dedication, helping authors to flourish. With her unorthodox thinking, hands-on mentoring approach, and unwavering commitment to fostering talent, Baker cements her place as a distinctive and valuable asset in the publishing field.
Her memoir, Resilience Recipes: Gratitude Gumbo and thrivers guide for women with ovarian cancer, is in development. The Buzzworthy Book Blueprint: book marketing for authors, entrepreneurs and business owners is in final edits. She is co-authoring a nonfiction book, Cultivate: How to Turn Readers into Heroes, Raving Fans, and Paying Clients, and plans to publish the books in 2024-25.
She loves bees and gardening, is a hat collector, fabricator, and is always on the lookout for new and unusual hats and clothing. She lives with the man she met at a rocking party in a railroad car on the waterfront of San Francisco during a Bicentennial celebration. They married and live in Sonoma with a flock of entertaining chickens.
Her personal plot twist came with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Along with this challenge, she discovered an unyielding resilience and tenacity that shines through her work with authors. Her path to healing brought deep insights, enriching her approach to book marketing with creativity, compassion, and curiosity.
She connects with authors at every stage of their journey, offering personalized coaching, engaging workshops, and comprehensive programs and courses designed to illuminate the path to success.
Judy’s poetry and stories grace multiple anthologies and her current publishing projects are infused with inspiration and practical guidance.
Judy helps authors put marketing into everyday conversations, she demonstrates how small, strategic actions build awareness, gain attention, grow connections, and sell more books.
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From Fear to Fun and Freedom
She remembers how her fear of public speaking disabled her ability to communicate. She loves to share how she overcame shyness to shine as a speaker. She listens to the challenges and concerns of her clients and brings empathy to mentoring sessions—providing a safe place for authors to explore ideas and ways to overcome the obstacles getting in their way.
Where She Soars in Service to Others
Baker makes the hard stuff of book marketing easy. She specializes in branding and marketing. Her expertise as a graphic designer, book designer, marketing strategist, performer, and being a profoundly curious individual are some of the reasons why authors love working with her.
Baker is a native Californian, living her dream in Sonoma. She is President of Redwood Writers, the largest chapter of the California Writers Clubs. Past chair of the RW Academy (Redwood Writers), Past President of The Bay Area Independent Publishers Association, BAIPA; a member of the Bay Area Consultants Network (BACN); Judy is a member of the Napa Valley Writers Club and the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club. She is a member of the Women’s National Book Association San Francisco Chapter and Bay Area Women in Publishing.
