Impacting lives with Christian literature – From Africa to Africa and Beyond…
Whether you’re a beginner looking for answers to basic questions or a frequently-published writer with years of experience, every writer will benefit from having a writing mentor.
To complete the manuscript and graduate to the publishing phase, you will need to complete:
You should be able to complete the two courses in 13 weeks if you are fully committed to the process, assignments, and the actual writing of your book.
You can also choose a 6-months timeline, a 1-year timeline, a 1.5-years timeline, and a 2-years maximum timeline with self-pace. ***Disclaimer: past 13 weeks, the class is self-paced – this is set up with explainer videos throughout the course and therefore no face-to-face weekly mentorship.
The choice is in your hands, well, head!
Let’s get to the writing!
Writing your book is a critical step towards getting published. Writing is the best way to share an idea or story that matters to you, while at the same time impacting the life of someone else. A simple book that you actually get to write is better than an awesome one that you dream of writing and is still in your head. Most people have a dream of writing a book but never realize it. This is why we are here today, now! To make sure that the book makes it out of your head into your word processor.
Setting our expectations is important to help both parties involved understand their role and what they’re responsible for. These guidelines are aimed at fostering confidence in you and in your writing project. You can monitor yourself and take more responsibility for your process and learning. The more time you spend on the tasks and expectations, the better and smoother your writing journey gets.
Time Commitment – This is for you to write, do the assignments, and meet the deadlines.
Meetings Attendance – This is both online and convened meetings to enhance fellowship and collaboration.
Step by Step – Please go through the class in the steps allocated and finish one step before moving on to the next one. The class is designed to ensure you have a draft manuscript if followed as outlined.
Financial Investment – To enable us to get the tools we need to facilitate the class for you, in this class, the investment of Kes 15,000 (a subsidy from Kes 45,000) should be made to CLC Kenya as per the invoices issued.
WHAT is the STRUCTURE of the class? (UPDATED*)
1. 13 weeks’ program.
2. Videos and articles per week with assignments for each week.
3. Submission of assignments once every week and before the next class with feedback on what to improve on.
4. A group convened class once every week with an opportunity for questions and answers from your mentor(s).
5. One or more guest webinar speakers who are established-authors to encourage you on your journey of writing.
6. Graduation on the 14th week – some will have grown as writers and others will be at an advanced stage to present shining and richer manuscripts.
7. 10% discount for authors self-publishing with CLC Kenya within six-twelve months post-class.
Here’s the amazing team of missioners, trainers and volunteers who keep our programs going!
In partnership with CLC Kenya’s Authors Collaboration, 10 writers started their writing journey in December 2021. At the end of 14 weeks, 3 writers successfully finished their manuscript and are ready to be published.
In partnership with CLC Kenya’s Authors Collaboration, 6 writers started their writing journey in July 2021. At the end of 14 weeks, 3 writers successfully finished their manuscript and are ready to be published.
In partnership with CLC Kenya’s Authors Collaboration, 6 writers started their writing journey in March 2021. At the end of 14 weeks, 1 writer successfully finished her manuscript and is ready to be published.
In partnership with Pearl Radio, 10 writers started their writing journey in November 2020. At the end of 13 weeks, 3 writers successfully finished their manuscripts and are ready to be published.
In partnership with CLC Kenya’s Authors Collaboration, 10 writers started their writing journey in January 2020. At the end of 13 weeks, 1 writer successfully finished her manuscript and is ready to be published.
Needing a service to launch and distribute your book?
When it comes to books, an editor is seen as a gatekeeper between the author and the audience. An editor has to take a dual sided point of view in order to keep both parties happy. Authors know their stories inside and out, and have had a strong personal relationship with their manuscript for months or sometimes years.
Without an editor, you won’t necessarily see those things are there, or you won’t think they need fixing. The editor is there to bring out the best in your work. Writers can’t help but fall in love with their own writing. … An editor will point out areas of text that could be rewritten to improve flow and cohesion.
Professional and catchy book cover and layout design instantly grabs the attention of your target audience and makes them take a second look. A well-designed book cover and layout tells the readers that the author is serious about the work and is a thorough professional.
ISBN helps your readers identify and order the exact book they want to purchase.
Libraries, bookstores, online retailers, distributors, and wholesalers depend on this unique identifier to track purchases and sales, and it will be necessary to apply for an ISBN if you intend to sell to them.
Copyright law has a dual role. It provides exclusive rights to authors in order to protect their work for a limited period of time but it was also established to promote creativity and learning.
It makes easier for authors to make money selling their books, by preventing bookstores and other sellers from buying one copy of a book, making copies of the book, and then selling the copies to their customers.
A writing mentorship class helps a writer by giving honest feedback. This constructive critique can improve your writing process and teach you new ways to approach your stories.
This includes comprehensive editing, proofreading, cover design, inside text layout, acquiring ISBN and facilitating copyrighting.
For self published authors, book marketing and distribution can pose a challenge. Empower yourself with this course.
Turn your book into a program. Get consultation, development of curriculum, hosting and mentorship.
African Christian Authors Book Award program recognizes and promotes quality in Christian authorship in East Africa. Presented annually to Christian authors, the Award program celebrates the “best of the year” in 10 categories. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The Winner in each category is announced and awarded at African Christian Authors Gala
