So we’ve had authors reach out to us and say things like, my book isn’t selling. What should I do? I have a book I want to publish, but I’m afraid it wouldn’t sell, what should I do? I thought OkadaBooks will help improve my sales. But I have sold only 3 copies. Is something […]
7 Reasons Why No One Is Reading Your Book and How You Can Change That
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OkadaBooks In Kenya For Google’s First Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class
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In March 2018, Google announced OkadaBooks, as one of 12 start-ups participating in its first Launchpad Accelerator Africa class, modelled after the global program in Silicon Valley. The startup count was; 6 from Nigeria, 2 from Kenya with 1 each from Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa. We were in good company amongst fellow African […]
5 Books We Cannot Wait For This Summer
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From Kobe Bryant’s tweet about Children Of Blood and Bone to Taiye Selasi’s approval of Freshwater; Earlier this year you must have read something about these books on our list. In no time, they’ll be available at okadabooks.com, but just before that,- We’re sharing the summaries with you, and even some excerpts , just so you’re […]
5 Nigerian Authors You Should Be Following On Instagram
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Your favourite authors aren’t huddled in some cave writing their next masterpiece. A lot of them have embraced social media as a platform to express themselves within the scope of their profession as writers and outside of it, Like the following;
3 Steps To Build a List Of Subscribers Who Buy Your Books
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An email list when handled properly can be the result of your sustained success as an author. It’s an opportunity for your readers to connect with you beyond pages of your book. This connection will prove to be the reason why they will buy as many books as you publish. It is the fastest, cheapest, most powerful way to engage with your readers at scale.
Social Media Strategies To SELL More Books
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Writing alone is just scratching the surface. Today we have social media, which means there are a multitude of platforms in which you can engage your readers, directly, from around the world for reviews, opinions and ideas, isn’t that grand? Let’s guide you in making productive connections that turn to sales