Most authors confuse a rights-acquisition publishing deal with a self-publishing service contract. Here are the 6 clauses every agreement should have and the red flags to watch for before you sign.
What to Expect From a Publishing Contract in Nigeria Read Post »
An Instagram page and a WhatsApp number are not the same as a Google presence. Here are the 5 real reasons your business is invisible on Google and the exact order to fix them.
Why Your Business Isn’t Showing Up on Google (And What Actually Fixes It) 2026 Read Post »
Developmental editing fixes structure. Line editing shapes prose. Copy editing fixes grammar. Proofreading catches final typos. Here is exactly which one your manuscript needs, in the right order, with real 2026 Nigerian pricing.
Line Editing vs Developmental Editing vs Proofreading: What Your Book Actually Needs Read Post »
African authors keep 90 to 95 percent per sale on Selar versus 35 to 70 percent on Amazon. Here is how to set up direct book sales in naira using Selar, Paystack, Flutterwave and WhatsApp.
How African Authors Can Sell Books Directly Without Relying on Amazon in 2026 Read Post »
Book distribution involves four roles: publisher, distributor, wholesaler, and retailer. Here is how the system works, what changed in 2025, and how self-published authors should build their strategy in 2026.
How Book Distribution Works: Complete Guide for Self-Published Authors Read Post »
Everything African authors need to know about Amazon KDP in 2026: account setup from Nigeria, the W-8BEN tax form, Payoneer payouts, royalty rates, category selection, and discoverability.
Amazon KDP for African Authors: The Complete 2026 Guide (Tax, Payoneer, Royalties) Read Post »
An author media kit has 7 elements: bio in 3 lengths, professional headshot, book cover, media topics, suggested interview questions, past coverage, and contact info. Here is how to build one from scratch even with no coverage yet.
What Is an Author Media Kit and How Do You Build One in 2026? Read Post »
IngramSpark is the self-publishing platform backed by Ingram Content Group, the world’s largest book distributor. It puts your book in 45,000+ bookstores and libraries that Amazon KDP cannot reach. Here is how it works.
What Is IngramSpark? A Simple Guide for Self-Published Authors in 2026 Read Post »
EPUB is the one file format accepted by Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play and IngramSpark. Here is what it is, how it differs from PDF and MOBI, and how to get yours formatted correctly.
What Is an EPUB File? The Ebook Format Every Author Needs to Understand in 2026 Read Post »
What a ghostwriter is, what they produce, whether it is ethical, and what the AI ghostwriting copyright problem means for authors in 2026. Clear answers with 2025-2026 industry data.
What Is a Ghostwriter? Do I Need One — Ethics, AI, and How It Works in 2026 Read Post »
