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Continue reading →: David Maloba – Illustrator in KenyaI’ve been lucky to be introduced to awesome illustrators this month. This post today features another artistic talent based in Kenya, David Maloba. His art is fresh, and certainly, up and coming. I sent him a few questions for this interview, which he gladly answered. Read on to discover what…
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Continue reading →: How to Invest in Real Estate in Kenya by Kariuki WaweruOn this post, we celebrate and feature one of Kenya’s Registered Valuers, Kariuki Waweru. He has written an invaluable book on How To Invest in Real Estate in Kenya. This book has a wealth of information on how to invest, tips on home ownership in Kenya and how to navigate…
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Continue reading →: Humphrey Osoro – Comic Artist & Graphic Designer in KenyaAre you curious about what it’s like to be a Comic Artist and Graphic designer in Kenya? I’m excited to feature Humphrey Osoro who fits both of these titles. There was a time I thought I’d try to be a comic artist ( manga-ka – CLAMP had inspired me at…
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Continue reading →: 5 Ways to Create a Book Cover in Kenya
Do you want to create a book cover for your completed book, and don’t know where to start? Check out these five ideas to get you going. Once you have your book title, it’s time to create a cover for your book. The following five options will get you started.…
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Continue reading →: Where to start – Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing in Kenya?
Self-Publishing is a great word in Nairobi! ellyinnairobi.com A reader sent me a message and told me, ‘ I have a THING for words. I have been low-key writing for a while now, and I think it’s time the world gets a piece of my taste and style.’ Inspired words…
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Continue reading →: Loving Feedback!
https://web.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D2116724845058458%26id%3D2104421509622125&width=500I feel blessed this week because I got my book read. It’s a great shot of inspiration right here.
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Continue reading →: Calculating Self- Publishing Costs in Kenya – Non-Fiction Books
Break out the calculator! It’s all about the Word Count! I have had a few questions about what the process of self-publishing a physical book in Kenya looks like. What does it take? How much does it cost? So, let’s calculate the cost of printing a book in Kenya in…
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Continue reading →: Ocean trinkets – Art & CraftA burst of inspiration struck this afternoon. We collected shells on the beach during a trip to Diani, and we had this huge bag of shells we didn’t know what to do with. Anyway, the inspiration came from browsing pinterest, and finding these great seaside jars made over at Completely-Coastal.…
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Continue reading →: Chasing the Sunset to EldoretTook a road trip to Eldoret, KE this week. There were so many pictures that I thought it’s best to just share them on the blog. So, here are sights from our beautiful, lush countryside! A lake to purposely visit Shades of Sunset Gallery. We were heading west, so each…
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