{"product_id":"the-black-author-branding-experience","title":"The Black Author Branding Experience","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEligibility \u0026amp; Guidelines: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications for the Black Author Branding Experience close on August 31, 2026. All applications will be reviewed, and the selected author will be notified by September 16, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce selected, the featured author must complete the onboarding process and submit all requested materials within 14 days. If the project is not started within the required timeframe, the opportunity may be forfeited and offered again during the next application period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEligibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be a Black author.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book must already be published and available for purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf your book is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e available for preorder\u003c\/strong\u003e the release date has to be scheduled during 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book should be actively available for purchase or preorder at the time you apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is to support authors who are ready to put these branding materials to use right away, whether that's at book signings, speaking engagements, networking events, vendor markets, or while fulfilling customer orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe featured author will receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 30-minute author branding consultation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne custom bookmark design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne custom postcard design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne custom sticker design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOne custom poly mailer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bubble mailer design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA featured author spotlight shared with my community of over 100,000 across Instagram, Facebook, and my email newsletter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVendor recommendations and trusted printing resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint-ready design files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting and production costs are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll branding materials will be created using your existing brand assets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on your book, this may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour book cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExisting illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther artwork you've already licensed or own the rights to use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will not create new illustrations, characters, logos, or custom artwork as part of this experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage Rights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your branding will include illustrations, artwork, or other visual assets, you must have permission or the appropriate licensing to use those assets for promotional and printed marketing materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy applying, you confirm that you own or have the rights to use the materials you provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep this experience fair and manageable, the branding package cannot be customized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems cannot be substituted, exchanged, or swapped for different design requests. 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