7f: Book Covers: Why They Matter for Every Author
Your book cover is not decoration—it is your book’s first decision-maker. Discover why covers matter for trust, genre clarity, and...
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5i: Difference Between a Foreword and Endorsement
Foreword vs endorsement: what’s the difference? Discover their purpose, placement, length, and how each builds credibility and helps readers choose...
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7e. Why Professional Layout Is Non-Negotiable for African Christian Authors: Publishing With Excellence
Why professional book layout is non-negotiable for African Christian authors. Learn how industry-standard layout protects your message, credibility, reader experience,...
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From One Struggling Writer to a Movement of Many: The Story of the CLC Writing Class
When Dr. Muthoni Omukhango began her journey as a writer, she had already spent about a decade in the book...
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8e: How to Get ISBN in Kenya and Other African Countries
Publishing a book with multiple stakeholders requires clear communication and well-defined agreements to ensure smooth collaboration. Establish ownership rights, allocate...
Read More8f. How to Write a Contributor Consent Form for a Memoir Book
Publishing a book with multiple stakeholders requires clear communication and well-defined agreements to ensure smooth collaboration. Establish ownership rights, allocate...
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8d: How to Publish a Book with Multiple Stakeholders: Best Practices for Rights Ownership, Expenses and Recognition
Publishing a book with multiple stakeholders requires clear communication and well-defined agreements to ensure smooth collaboration. Establish ownership rights, allocate...
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8c: Terms and Conditions for Traditional Publishing/Adapting Existing Books into Other Versions
Adapting existing books into new versions, such as translations, audiobooks, or special editions, requires clear terms and conditions in traditional...
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7d: The Art of the Author Photo: Essential Specs for a Professional and Polished Image
Professional photos on a book’s back page play a crucial role in an author’s branding and marketing strategy. Learn More...
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6i: How to Ensure Diversity and Inclusion in Christian Writing
By embracing diverse voices, ensuring equitable access for underrepresented authors, and encouraging inclusive storytelling, authors and publishers can reflect the...
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6h: How to Peer Review Fiction and Non-Fiction Christian Literature Manuscripts
Peer reviewing Christian literature requires a thoughtful approach to ensure the manuscript aligns with Biblical principles while engaging readers effectively....
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6g: How to overcome the challenge of mixed languages in writing a manuscript
Writing a manuscript with mixed languages can be both enriching and challenging. To overcome this, establish clear guidelines for when...
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6f: How to Ethically Use Other People’s Public Stories in a Non-fiction Christian Book
Using public stories in your Christian book requires integrity and respect for the individuals involved. Always seek permission where possible,...
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6e: How to Elevate a Non-fiction Christian Book to Make it Personal and Engaging
Transforming a flat non-fiction Christian book into an engaging and impactful read requires authenticity and connection. Share your personal testimony,...
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6d: How to Use ‘Show Don’t Tell’ in Story Writing
"Show don't tell" is a fundamental principle in storytelling that encourages writers to use descriptive language, actions, dialogue and scenes...
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6c: How to Use Dialogue in Story Writing
Effective dialogue is characterized by authenticity, clarity, and relevance to the story. It should sound natural and believable, reflecting the...
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6b: How to Write a Captivating Novel
A great novel is a complex interplay of various elements, but some key components often contribute to its greatness. Get...
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6a: How to Write a Devotional
A devotional book is a literary work designed to provide spiritual inspiration, guidance, and reflection for readers seeking to deepen...
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7c: Why Self-Edit Your Book Before Submitting it for Publishing?
Self-editing is a crucial step before submitting your manuscript for publishing. It allows you to refine your ideas, correct errors,...
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7b: Why Organising Your Non-Fiction Into Chapters Is Important
Organising your non-fiction book into clear, well-structured chapters enhances readability, engagement, and comprehension for your audience. Chapters create a logical...
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7a: Should a Non-Fiction Book Have a Subtitle?
A subtitle is a powerful tool for non-fiction books, offering clarity and appeal to potential readers. It provides additional context...
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5h: How to Write a Table of Contents
A table of content shows the things that are held or included in something. In the book industry, it is...
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5g: How to Write an Acknowledgment
An acknowledgment section in a book provides the space to go into lenghty details in thanking the people who were...
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8b: What to Include in the Copyright Page and Complete the Copyrighting Process
Copyright law gives creators of original material the exclusive right to further use and duplicate that material for a given...
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5f: How to Write a Book’s Blurb
A blurb is a short yet descriptive account of the book that goes on the back cover or within the...
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8a: Why Every Author Needs a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Protect your intellectual property with a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in publishing! An NDA safeguards your manuscripts and creative ideas by...
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5e: How to Write an Author’s Bio
People are looking for reasons why they should spend their time reading what you have written. You need to instill...
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5d: How to Write a Book’s Conclusion
If your readers are in the conclusion chapter, it also means they read the whole book, they liked it, and...
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5c: How to Write a Book Introduction
Are you stuck on writing your book introduction? Here's how to... Hook the reader right from the beginning with a...
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5b: How to Write a Book’s Foreword
A well-written foreword can function as the ultimate third-party recommendation or endorsement for your book, generating interest and helping when...
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5a: How to Write a Book Dedication
A book dedication is a way for you, the author to bestow a high honor on a person (or a...
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Step4b: Publishing Steps – Review
Is your manuscript due for a review towards getting published? The major focus during manuscript review is the general quality...
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Step4a: Requirements for Self Publishing
Are you ready to be published? Use our 4 points check list and tick 'Published Author' box so you can...
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Step3: Factors to Consider Before Self Publishing
Jesus, while talking to the disciples about following Him, asked them to count the cost. The same Scripture applies to...
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Step2: Let’s Talk About Publishing
The self-publishing landscape has changed considerably in the past two decades with new technologies such as the Internet, and the...
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Step1: Prepare Yourself to Get Published…
Are you ready to publish your book? Here is how you need to prepare. Have your manuscript ready and explore...
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