From Manuscript to Momentum: Publishing & Visibility for Authors

From Manuscript to Momentum: Publishing & Visibility for Authors

By Newham Libraries

Overview

Join Ola Awonubi for practical strategies to amplify your voice, market your book, and build lasting visibility

Join award-winning author and bestselling author Ola Awonubi for a powerful session on how to publish with purpose and build visibility that lasts. Drawing from her own books, digital products, and legacy-driven projects, Ola will guide you through the publishing landscape and share practical strategies for amplifying your voice.

Whether you're writing fiction, memoir, or educational resources, this workshop will help you navigate your next steps with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn:

  • How to market your book before and after publication day
  • Strategies for first-time authors to stand out
  • How to create visibility for yourself and your books
  • Ways to leverage marketing opportunities and build legacy impact
  • Real-life examples from Ola’s publishing journey

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About Ola

Ola Awonubi is an award-winning author of nine books, including Amazon bestsellers A Nurse’s Tale and The Marriage Monitoring Aunties Association (One More Chapter, HarperCollins). She writes relatable, emotionally rich stories that explore culture, faith, resilience, and relationships—giving voice to everyday people navigating love, legacy, and personal growth.

A sought-after speaker and workshop leader, Ola has delivered sessions at the Bloomsbury Festival, Hammersmith & City Writers Festival, Meet Cute Romance Festival, Black British Book Festival, Jericho Writers, and the University of East London. She is passionate about legacy-building, visibility, and equipping emerging writers to thrive in today’s publishing landscape.

Category: Hobbies, Books

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • ages 15+
  • In person

Location

Canning Town Library

18 Rathbone Market

London E16 1EH United Kingdom

How do you want to get there?

Agenda
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

Welcome and introduction

Ola shares her journey from short stories to published novels, and how visibility shaped her career.

1:10 PM - 1:25 PM

Publishing Pathways & First-Time Author Strategies

Overview of traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing — with real examples from Ola’s own books and digital products. Includes tips for first-time authors navigating their debut.

1:25 PM - 1:40 PM

Marketing Before & After Publication Day

How to build buzz before launch, and sustain momentum after. Ola shares practical strategies from her own campaigns and launches.

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Newham Libraries

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Nov 15 · 1:00 PM GMT