As one of the foremost indigenous online distributing platforms in Nigeria, it is no surprise OkadaBooks is almost a household name among Nigerian authors. But then, many people are still unsure about OkadaBooks and how we operate. In this article, we address some common misconceptions about OkadaBooks, and of course, the facts. OkadaBooks is a […]
5 Myths About OkadaBooks Debunked
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How To Cast Out The Evil Spirit Of Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is the nemesis of writing, and every writer comes across it every once in a while. This unavoidable ‘psychological coma’ freezes creativity and it is very frustrating to overcome. It can last for hours, and in some cases, years! Writer’s block is tricky, so don’t push yourself. Be patient and your imaginations will […]
How To Convert Your Manuscript In To Epub Using Calibre (Advanced)
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A MANUSCRIPT is your finished book, either new or old. On a previous note, we shared steps on how to convert your manuscript using Google Docs. See the steps here. Now on this article, we’d share another method to convert your manuscript (even a pdf document) to .epub on your computer. The conversion does not […]
3 Tips To Writing a Great Synopsis (With Sample)
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First, let’s start with the question, What is a Synopsis? In simple words, I’d say, A synopsis is a major summary of your written work, outlining key parts that are good enough to hook the readers, judges, or publishers. You can also see Wikipedia’s definition here It is always advisable for your synopsis to look […]
Sample of What A Synopsis Should Look Like
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Title: The XIth Hour Genre: A Psychological Thriller / Suspense Author: C. M. Okonkwo Synopsis What could have been a usual day for Twil Jeafi, isn’t, when he wakes up one morning after having a terrible dream. He wonders if the dream has a connection to his life, either from the past or in the present, […]
10 Tips To Transform You Into a Novel Writing Wizard
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Novel writing is the biggest deal in literature. We’re not talking about a short story or a novella, or even a flash fiction, because unlike these categories of prose, it can take years to finish and many months to perfect before publication. Writing a novel isn’t like building a house; it is like planting a […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Designing Wonderful Book Covers With Canva- Ngozi Ilondu
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I got introduced to Canva during my journey to publishing my first book. It was at a point when I struggled to find a graphic designer that could give me what I wanted at the budget I could afford. I will never forget that day at that training when Canva was introduced as a tool […]