Sorry Writer, It’s Never About Your Idea or Story…

Originally posted on Funmi Adebayo's Blog:
Last Tuesday, I took over the page of our Service Uniton Instagram i.e. @funmiadebayodotcom, to host The Great Debate: Proofreading vs. Editing and Why You Need an Editor, our first Instagram event ever. It was an exciting time, and we got many questions, feedback and service requests via DM on Instagram and our Whatsapp number +234-)9095200210). Participants expressed gratitude as… Continue reading Sorry Writer, It’s Never About Your Idea or Story…

Instagram Takeover: The Great Debate: Proofreading versus Editing and Why you Need an Editor

Originally posted on Funmi Adebayo's Blog:
? ​So, editing is beyond correcting typos, grammar and punctuation with text editors like MS Word? Amazing! We can’t stay calm 💃. Our first ever Instagram Page Takeover with  Funmi Adebayo (Instagram handle – @funmie_adebayo is going down in a bit💃 . Details: Date: Tuesday May 16 (TODAY) Time: 12 noon Venue (😂) : our instagram page and blog (@funmiadebayodotcom… Continue reading Instagram Takeover: The Great Debate: Proofreading versus Editing and Why you Need an Editor

Do You Want To Learn The Secret to Self-publishing Success on Okadabooks?

​ ​ I started writing online in 2012. There was a lot to learn then, thanks to my readers who took it upon themselves to correct my mistakes. However, it wasn’t until 2013 that I ventured out into self-publishing. I started with Amazon and Crestespace. The experience was a sad one as nobody bought my stories. Later that year, I visited Mary Okeke on her … Continue reading Do You Want To Learn The Secret to Self-publishing Success on Okadabooks?

@ValerieKerri – Author of The JJC HandBook Unveils Her Next Plans On #OkadaRideWithValerie

If you missed the exciting ‪#OkadaRideWithValerie‬– Okadabooks Live Tweet Chat with Valerie Kerri- amazing ‪‬ author of best selling title The JJC handbook, then you missed a whole lot. However, not to worry . Please click on image above or here to catch all  the ‪Storified fun! Like Us On Facebook   Continue reading @ValerieKerri – Author of The JJC HandBook Unveils Her Next Plans On #OkadaRideWithValerie

Literary News: #OkadaRideWithValerie, @OkadaBooks Live Chat With @ValerieKerri Holds At 4PM WAT (UTC +01:00) Today. 

Another exciting @OkadaBooks #LiveTwitterChat is coming your way… This time, with the amiable Valerie Kerri (@thedivaviva on instagram, @valeriekerri on Twitter) Valerie Kerrie is the author of the bestselling JJC HandBook (Adapting To The United Kingdom With Ease) On the Chat, Valerie will be sharing on what inspired the book,  her journey  with OkadaBooks, her aspirations among many other interesting things Tweet Chat Details are … Continue reading Literary News: #OkadaRideWithValerie, @OkadaBooks Live Chat With @ValerieKerri Holds At 4PM WAT (UTC +01:00) Today. 

Selection Process Now On-Going As OkadaBooks #Jollof Writing Contest Ends Today

The all exciting OkadaBooks #Jollof Writing Contest comes to an official end today! Some weeks ago, nine of the contestants were selected for the Second Stage based on adherence to Competition Guidelines, which includes proper hash tagging and word-count compliance among other factors. Here is the long list again:   The selected few then proceeded to the Second Stage during which readers’ votes by way of downloads … Continue reading Selection Process Now On-Going As OkadaBooks #Jollof Writing Contest Ends Today

OkadaBooks #JollofRice Writing Contest: Have You Voted? (@Okadabooks)

At Just three day to wrapping up the second stage of the on-going OkadaBooks #JollofRice Writing Contest, the contestants need your votes to be shortlisted for the next stage of the contest. Contesting authors and their entries are: 1.Vera Elisha -The Infamous Father Hen 2. Kingsley Okpi -That One Time… 3. Onuoha Favour – How Jollof Rice Saved My Life 4. Serah Nwoke – TURURUWEWE! … Continue reading OkadaBooks #JollofRice Writing Contest: Have You Voted? (@Okadabooks)

5 Days To Go On OkadaBooks #JollofRice Writing Contest’s Second Stage (@Okadabooks)

The on-going OkadaBooks #JollofRice Writing Contest is now in the Second Stage! Contesting authors and their entries are: 1.Vera Elisha -The Infamous Father Hen 2. Kingsley Okpi -That One Time… 3. Onuoha Favour – How Jollof Rice Saved My Life 4. Serah Nwoke – TURURUWEWE! The dance of the gods 5. Maryam Aminu – The Wrong One 6. Arum Malachy – How Jollof Rice Saved … Continue reading 5 Days To Go On OkadaBooks #JollofRice Writing Contest’s Second Stage (@Okadabooks)

Breaking News!!! Authors and Bloggers Now Making Cool Cash On OkadaBooks (@okadabooks)

Gone are the gloomy days for upcoming Nigerian Authors as OkadaBooks has paved the erstwhile bumpy road to publishing and making good money from writing. Several talented Nigerian authors have previously found their experience in the literary world rather discouraging because of difficulties arising from lack of funds, inability to marketing their published works, rejection of published works by bookshops among many other factors. Consequently, … Continue reading Breaking News!!! Authors and Bloggers Now Making Cool Cash On OkadaBooks (@okadabooks)