A Cameroonian proverb says: “The mouth that speaks is not lost.” This perfectly describes the essence of The Writers Blog Talk Show, hosted by Vickie Amoah in Accra, Ghana. The show provides African authors with a unique platform to amplify their voices, share their work, and ensure their creations don’t get ‘lost’ on bookstore shelves.
Vickie Amoah: A Multifaceted Visionary
Vickie Amoah founded Reveal Multimedia Ltd., in 2019, specializing in editorial services, including transcription, editing, proofreading, and book publicity.
However, Vickie quickly realized that many authors struggled with post-publication marketing – a gap she sought to fill with The Writers Blog Talk Show. Furthering her passion for literacy and education, Vickie and her team organize impactful literacy events and community programs aimed at fostering a culture of reading, writing, and lifelong learning.
The Writers Blog Talk Show: Connecting Readers and Writers
Broadcast weekly on SUNNY 88.7FM, SUNNY TV, and PCG TV in Ghana, and streamed globally via social media platforms, The Writers Blog Talk Show is a vibrant space where authors and book lovers connect. The program has featured over 200 author interviews, reached thousands of listeners worldwide, and hosts more than 10 annual book events. Its podcast has achieved remarkable success, ranking 9th in the Books category and 16th in the Arts category on Apple Podcasts in Ghana.
Authors benefit from the show’s unique promotional strategies, including personalized social media campaigns and direct engagement with listeners. The impact is tangible: books are sold on-site at the radio station, listeners call in to purchase more, and authors are invited to events.
“We sometimes sell up to 10 copies on-site, with more orders coming in later,” Vickie shares.
Reveal Impact Initiative: Events that Inspire
In addition to the Writer blog Talk show, The Reveal Impact Initiative organizes a variety of book-related events to inspire and empower. These include symposiums focused on mentoring young men and women in life skills, parenting workshops, writers’ workshops for aspiring and established authors. A highlight is the Nyansapo Mentorship Program, which nurtures young readers, writers, and artists, culminating in the publication of Nyansapo Tales, a collection of stories written by children in collaboration with Leap Publishers and Africanbooks.com. You can get a copy here
Expanding Horizons: Collaborations Across Borders
The show has fostered international partnerships, such as a recent appearance on the show by Nigerian author and Chairperson of Africa Speaks, Mrs. Modupe Ehirim – who first met Vickie Amoah at ASROCO in Nairobi in March 2024. On the show, she shared insights from her book Marriage is NOT a Trap. Again, Mrs. Ehirim featured on the show’s Virtual Parenting platform sharing on “Building Bridges: Fostering Openness and Trust in Your Family.”
In addition to her literary experience, Mrs. Ehirim, former president of the Christian Booksellers Association of Nigeria and a board member of Oasis International Ltd, founded The Right Fit Marriage Academy, guiding young professionals in building lasting marriages.
Her appearance on The Writers Blog Talk Show made her realize that there is a market in Ghana for her book and materials. However, she faced challenges with payment systems between Nigeria and Ghana. “I learnt that I needed to build a sales funnel for my products. I didn’t have in place a plan or process for ongoing connection with the audience that I was exposed to,” she shares.
On the other hand, Bookie Adekanye; a Nigerian author based in Canada on November 16, 2024 appeared on the Writers Blog Show to share from her book, Happily Whenever After published by Oasis International.
Ugandan publisher Lena Pirembe has also worked with the team on the launch of Nyansapo Tales, a celebration of young African voices.
A Vision for the Future
To sustain and expand its impact, The Writers Blog Talk Show is actively seeking partnerships with corporate organizations to support children’s books and educational materials.
The aim is to give African authors all over the world an opportunity to showcase their works to Ghanaian book lovers and others worldwide.
“My prayer is that God will equip us with the grace and resources to keep transforming lives through books not just in Ghana but beyond. Similarly, we hope that through what we do, many will come to know Christ,” says Vickie.
Discover more about The Writers Blog Talk Show and its initiatives on their website and social media channels. Join the movement to inspire Africa’s next generation of readers and writers!
