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Journal to write in dotted journaling notebook 6x9, ca. I was asked recently by an aspiring south african author about the costs involved in converting his book to ebook friendly formats and publishing online. This article will take a good look at the top 5 mistakes made by south african authors who selfpublish their book. Penguin books south africa is delighted to announce the completion of the first phase of our ebook roll out in which most of our titles have been made available as ebooks. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own. Blue and old gold the history of the british south africa police bsap by peter gibbs, hugh phillips and nick russell, illustrated by richard hamley and published in 2009 by 30 degrees south, is a magnum. Collected poems by gabriel okara nebraska university press along with publishing a first book by an emerging new african poet each year, the africa book fund has also committed to publishing a collected edition of a major living african poet each year, and this year it is gabriel okara, the only person who could ever be called both the elder statesman of nigerian literature. We can, however, sell on the american ibookstore which. Publishing only one publisher in south africa so far has a vision of working across the continent. This is an online version of the pasa membership contact details. Penguin random house south africa will consider submissions in the following categories.

The beginning of book publishing in indigenous languages in south africa can be traced back to the late 1800s when people such as sol plaatje, tengo jabavu, allen soga and walter rabusana began. Book publishing in south africa is a very small industry. We publish afrikan stories, by afrikan writers, in paperback and ebook formats. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Selfpublish of extreme importance for any writer who selfpublishes their book is the quality of the end product. My name is elrich martin,publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book titles are. To change your company listing please contact the pasa office directly. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will. The international standard book number isbn is a unique identification number which indicates one publication or edition of a publication, produced by a specific publisher, in one format. Our guide to self publishing in south africa shares a list of faqs shows. Educating yourself on the processes involved in created and publishing a good book can sometimes seem daunting. How to get published pasa publishers association of south africa. For south african authors and publishers wanting their titles promoted and sold internationally.

We encourage new forms of creative writing in english and indigenous languages. Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. In the new history of south africa, 31 of south africas. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing partner. Have written a number of books for preshool and primary school children now wish to.

Self publishing a book gives authors complete editorial control over it, as well as. Printing of 100 copies, including delivery costs to a main centre in south africa. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. Publishers and authors cannot sell ebooks on the south african ibookstore. Over the preceding decades random house in south africa had. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90%. Where to study publishing in south africa my ebook. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids books and ya literature about fantasy, sciencefiction, imagination, and creativity, as we have a heart for childrens literacy and imaginations in sa. The aspiring authors guide to self publishing in south africa. New isizulu fiction publishing company kwasukela books is launching with a call for submissions for its first anthology of short stories. We set up international distribution accounts in your name, enabling you to reach the. Umuzi was created on 1 july 2005 as the south african imprint of random house, to celebrate 40 years of doing business in south africa.

But it also means that you have to take responsibility for the. You have spent many hours working on your book and to neglect having it structurally edited. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa, read this guide from the publishers association of south africa. How to get published in south africa the reading list. Overseas, publishers often work exclusively through agents and will reject unsolicited. All you ever wanted to know about getting published in. Mre south africa business brochure africa outlook issue 18. A couple of weeks ago we posted out the small publishers catalogue to those who had supported the project via indiegogo, to those who had listed in the catalogue or advertised. It is a trade name or brand or logo, like penguin or juta. Whether we started as readers, editors, designers or television personalities, our driving.

Learn how to publish an ebook and sell it to a worldwide market on amazon in this 12month online course. With the sales of ebooks outstripping printed books, do not get left behind the rest of the world. South africa map by itmb publishing limited, other format. I have a published novelthe very thin white line my publisher is publish america and i would like to know who my publisher, can get hold of here in south africa as a distribution agent. Morris says she believes people are starting to appreciate south african fiction more and more, but that publishers will still publish less in that area. Since the last illustrated history of south africa was published, farreaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself. Royalty payment to south african authors is posted via cheque. Selfpublishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Creating books for the young in the new south africa. If you love reading and writing and you dream of finding your own book among the ones from your favourite authors in a book store. The top 5 mistakes south african authors make when selfpublishing. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa.

Quickfox publishing offers a onestop professional book publishing and. My name is vuyisile, looking for children publishers book. Or if you cant find a publisher interested in publishing your book. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. If the offer is accepted, a publishing contract containing details of royalty payments and the rights and obligations of both parties will be drawn up. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the. The publishers association of south africa aims to.

Publishers new and forthcoming books pages where available. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. For the casual reader looking to get a concise historical. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in bloemfontein. Welcome aboard the online home of verity publishers. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. Stories from a south african childhood by trevor noah, waiting for the barbarians by.

We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. New isizulu publishing company kwasukela books launches. Hsrc press jacana media jonathan ball juta modjaji books nb publishers pan. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores. South african new and forthcoming books publishers. If a decision is made to publish a manuscript, penguin books south africa will make you an offer based on what we believe to be the sales potential of the book in our market. Publishing has started to produce books in kiswahili which it. Entitled izinkanyezi ezintsha new stars, the anthology will feature. Advice on every aspect of the publishing cycle writing a blurb, editing, and proofreading your book designing a cover for your book typesetting your book. Of extreme importance for any writer who selfpublishes their book is the quality of the end product. Namibian publisher wordweaver publishing house receives. We are south african based publishers of all types of conventional books and ebooks.

Basil van rooyens book, get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps. You have spent many hours working on your book and to neglect having it structurally edited, and not having the production and printing done by professionals, can prove to be a big disappointment for many self published authors i love books can help you fulfil the dream of seeing your story. Books published by 30 degrees south publishing company. Rainbird publishing services is a division of bookstorm, an independent book publishing company based in south africa but with international experience to bring to the creation of your book. The publishers details are at the end of the article. Please note that this is not a writers write project. Depending on the software used and the time you are. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books, johnathan ball publishers was formed in 1976 and publishes and distributes books about south african history, current affairs, politics and also some fiction. Reuts is a boutique book publisher, but even more simply put, were authors and lovers of the english language.