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Here's a list of all of UBAWA's services. If you don't see the service you're looking for, email ubawafoundation@gmail.com and we will point you in the right direction to get you the assistance you need!

Coaching & Consultation

Our coaching sessions are second to none. We meet you where your questions begin and offer coaching on a variety of issues that we know are common problems met by the aspiring bestselling author.  Our coach sessions are designed to guide the author from the first step of writing their book to the very last of making it a bestseller. Because we understand how important the success of your book(s) mean to you, we have established a way for our members to have access to fast and convenient coaching available through our Coach Me Chat Module.

Coach Sessions are offered Monday – Saturday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. To request a timeslot for a coach session, just email ubawafoundation@gmail.com .

FREE for Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account.

FREE Press Releases

For premium members only. 

Book Reviews (FREE)

Our book review process has changed. In order for us to review your book, you will need to send us a full length copy of your book. To receive a free book review, please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com with the subject heading: FREE BOOK REVIEW for more info.

FREE for Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account. 

Directory Feature

If you are an author, writer, editor, publisher,

If you are an author, writer, editor, publisher, publicist, manager, or owner of a book club or bookstore, you can submit your information to UBAWA's directory. To add yourself to the directory, please take a few minutes to fill out the UBAWA DIRECTORY FORM. FREE for Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account.

Critiques

To have your work critiqued by UBAWA, please submit an excerpt to ubawafoundation​@gmail.com with the subject heading: CRITIQUE

Book Covers

Email ubawafoundation@gmail.com (subject: Book Cover) to request more info. 

Book Trailers

How would it be if you had the chance to create your own book trailer or book commerical? Check out the following links to websites where the power to create rests all within your hands! And...it's FREE!!



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Windows Live Movie Maker

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Digital Films

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CREATE YOUR OWN FREE WEBSITE!!

Free Flash Website Creator (Wix)

Website Creator (Webs)

Website Creator (Weebly)

Website Creator (Webstarts)

Website Creator (Yola)

Free Blog Creator (Blogger)

Pub Finder

(COMING SOON!)

Rate My Publisher

Authors now have the ability to rate their publishers!! (coming soon!)

Bookstore Placement (FREE)

 UBAWA Local Bookstore

The UBAWA Local Bookstore is situated in the bustling city of Los Angeles, CA with a grand opening day set for December/January.

The goal of UBAWA is to encourage readership amongst people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds through the promotion of a diverse array of authors who represent all genres in the literary community. While our specialty is urban literature, we proudly accept ALL genres. To have your title sold in our bookstore, please take a few minutes to read our acceptance criteria.

UBAWA LOCAL BOOKSTORE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

1.     ISBN – ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number that serves two purposes:

(a)  It helps us track sales and inventory

(b)  It allows you (the author) the ability to have your book(s) sold in our bookstore.

If you still need an ISBN, you can purchase one by visiting Bowker.

2.     BAR CODE – To sell your book(s) in UBAWA’s Bookstore, you will need a bar code. Your bar code can be furnished through Bookland EAN Bar Code if you do not have one already.

3.     2-3 Paragraph Essay of why you think your book should be placed on our shelves. Please address the following in your essay:

a.     What makes your book unique and stand out?

b.     Your suggested retail price for your book

c.      Recent reviews/articles on your book

d.     How does your book meet the competition of other books in your genre?

4.     Bowker Books in Print – Have you submitted your book to Bowker? If not, Do it now by visiting http://www.bowker.com/.

If you have read and understand all of the above criteria, you can proceed to the Bookstore Placement Application by emailing ubawafoundation@gmail.com (subject: Bookstore Application).

If you have read the above but still have further questions, please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com  BEFORE filling out the bookstore placement application and your concerns will be addressed accordingly.

FREE for Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account.

Event Calendar Feature

If you have an event that you would like UBAWA and its followers to know about, email ubawafoundation@gmail.com to have it featured in our Event Calendar. This feature is great for book signings, book fairs, book tours, conferences, workshops, and more!

FREE for Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account.

News & Blogs

Hey UBAWA members! How's the writing going? Now UBAWA members can share in the fun and post their own blog topics to the Authors Blog and UBAWA News! Upload your pictures, videos, and links to the blog and share the buzz on your latest books, ventures, and upcoming signings! If you're a writer or a blogger, this is the perfect opportunity for you! To get started, just click on Post New Entry.

For Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account.

Author Share

Author Share is the spot where authors can share information on their books, discuss blog topics, post ADs and promote their books and ventures. Share your stuff today! For Premium Account Members ONLY!! Please email ubawafoundation@gmail.com for instructions on setting up a premium account.

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UBAWA Testimonials

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"Thank you Ubawa's Bestsellers for the endless opportunities you provide for authors like myself. It is much appreciated." -Morenike' Matoy, author of ‘A Taste of Insanity’

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"UBAWA helps support people’s dreams. They are positive in every way imaginable. UBAWA offers advice and services that are beneficial to every writer no matter what stage they are in their careers. Their site is a godsend." --Ben Burgess, author of ‘Monster’
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"I just want to send a special thanks to UBAWA. It means a lot to me to have your support and assistance as an author. Y'all didn't know me from a can of paint yet you were willing to create awareness about me and my book. So I just want to say thanks so much!" --Kennedee Devoe, ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right…it Makes Us Even’

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"Your support of independent authors is amazing. Thank you for your time and assistance with all that you do." --Ronnie C. Dawson, author of ‘Irreconcilable Differences’

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"I think what you do for writers is amazing! I love it." --DeVaughn Lilly, author of ‘The Magnificent Life of Gravy Brown’

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