Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-04-12 05:21:01)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
Having an appropriate bio as an author sends the right message to your existing and potential readers. The bio is the first introduction a reader has on you. People are looking for reasons why they should spend their time reading what you have written. You need to instill confidence in your r.... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-04-12 05:20:49)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
Congratulations on getting to the end of your book writing. If your readers are in the conclusion chapter, it also means they read the whole book, they liked it, and now they want you to wrap it up. So don’t rash it. Give them what they want.
The goal of a great ending is to tie eve.... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-04-12 05:20:36)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
Books often start with an introduction before getting into the detailed chapters. This introductory chapter is usually between one to three pages long, and is meant to provide information on what the book is going to be about. It gives background information, talks about why the book is impor.... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-03-30 11:20:32)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
Get Your Manuscript Reviewed
As established in the previous step, finalize with the manuscript. Give it your best input because after submission you will not be able to have additional content other than what t.... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-03-30 11:16:37)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
1. A finalized manuscript that advances the centrality of Christ and does not contradict Christian faith.
What does it mean to have a finalized manuscript?
A. A finalized manuscript means that as the writer or author, you have given it your 101% in terms of content. If you ar.... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-03-30 11:13:30)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
These are questions to ask yourself while deciding whether to publish traditionally or to self publish. Both methods allow access to large readerships and have the potential to be greatly fulfilling for authors.
Jesus, while talking to the disciples about following Him, asked them to count the c.... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-03-30 11:08:39)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
Publishing is the activity of making information, literature, music, software and other content available to the public for sale or for free. Traditionally, the term refers to the distribution of printed works such as books, newspapers, and magazines.
The self-publishing landscape has changed .... Read more
Posted by Muthoni Mercy Omukhango (mercymuthoni) (2023-03-30 11:00:26)
Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa
Here is how you need to prepare.
Have your manuscript ready. If you are stuck in getting it started or finished, get:
a. A writing coach to hold you accountable in achieving your goals and meet your deadlines. There are many options online – I ‘biasedly’ do recommend Read more