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  • 5-1a: 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 amount of time, at which point the copyrighted item becomes public domain. Here’s what you need to know. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 2-3b: 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 book sleeve of a hardcover book. It includes any information that represents the book best and intrigues the readers and shoppers to pick the book off the shelves. Here’s how to write one. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 5-2a: 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 establishing confidentiality between authors, publishers, and editors. It ensures your work isn’t misused, offers legal protection, and secures your publishing journey. Learn how to prevent unauthorized use of your content, why documentation is essential, and…

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  • 2-2a: 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 confidence in your readers that you are knowledgeable on the subject matter by writing an appropriate bio. Here’s how to write one. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 2-3a: 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 now they want you to wrap it up. So don’t rash it. Give them what they want. Here’s how to write one. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 2-2e: 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 personal story from your life, a funny story, a joke, or just an interesting fact that causes him/her to want to continue reading. Here’s how to write one. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 2-3e: How to Write a Book’s Foreword

    2-3e: 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 it’s time to market your book. Here’s how to write one. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 2-2b: 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 group of people) you wish to praise or otherwise spotlight. This dedication note is often short and usually focused on one person (or a specific group of people). It’s supposed to be personal, rather than…

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  • 1-1f: Publishing Steps – Review

    1-1f: Publishing Steps – Review

    Is your manuscript due for a review towards getting published? The major focus during manuscript review is the general quality of the book. It is important to establish the overall completeness, scope and readership of the manuscript and whether the presentation and accessibility of the book is suitable. #RaisingAfricanVoices

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  • 1-1e: Requirements for Self Publishing

    1-1e: Requirements for Self Publishing

    Are you ready to be published? Use our 4 points check list and tick ‘Published Author’ box so you can move on to the next God-given assignment… #RaisingAfricanVoices

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