Spec publishing a book in south africa

Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africa related books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. Book publishers centurion, south africa self publishing and ebook publishing with amazon kindle. Haynes publishing now produces online manuals, with the same in depth information as the printed manuals. Very often the answer is to publish both but it does depend on the production specifications of your book and the.

The top 5 mistakes south african authors make when selfpublishing. Theres no more lucrative place to be than christian publishing, said a local publisher. Printing of 100 copies, including delivery costs to a main centre in south africa. Publishing modules may be combined with modules from other departments on consultation with both heads of department. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. Book proposal approval by oupsa director the book proposal is then presented to the board of directors for approval. How many books the average south african author sells. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own book. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Penguin books south africa may offer rights or copies of our publications to our overseas companies, but the decision to publish sell the book in their market is entirely at their discretion. To change your company listing please contact the pasa office directly. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa. Ba honours publishing studies and ma publishing studies courses are offered on an attendance basis at wits.

Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in pretoria. Beauty told in 3 chapters, the cape, the subtropical coast, and the desert interior. Living together apart now sold on amazon, ibookstore and many other online bookstores. 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. Its said that the bible is the worlds topselling book. Aug 06, 2015 publishers association of sa explains to john and a caller about how to go about publishing a book in south africa. Thanks to digital media and ereaders, never before has the publishing arena been so exciting and viable for new and established authors who want to selfpublish. Full funding to publish your book funding support for writers funds for writers literary grants getting a grant to write a book the council for the development of social science research in africa codesria is pleased to announce its programme for the publication of textbooks for use in african universities. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Meetse a bophelo the water of life is a social entrepreneurship imprint of bk publishing that aims to foster a love for books and reading, as well as build literacy levels and empower currently disadvantaged communities in south africa. Mme publishing develops nonfiction titles that tell the untold stories of africa and africans. The online manuals come standard with colour wiring diagrams and many how to do videos.

Kwela books, another imprint of nb publishers, is a small publishing house set up in 1994 that specializes in both fiction and nonfiction african writing. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. Writing a book is not easy at all, getting published is even harder.

We publish primarily for southern african learners and students. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. Workshop data and technical manuals for south africa. The company was started by basil van rooyen and louise grantham.

My name is elrich martin, publisher name is revival waves of. The online manual will be immediately available anywhere in south africa. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. Then send your cover letter according to the specification of the imprints website. Enter the name by which you would like to be known by on your work. Of extreme importance for any writer who selfpublishes their book is the quality of the end product. An excerpt from the good book appreciation society august newsletter. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. This is an online version of the pasa membership contact details. How to get published pasa publishers association of south africa. The haynes publishing group has been supplying south african market, with their printed workshop manuals since the early 1970s. What does penguin books south africa look for in a manuscript. Far too few south african authors find their writing being celebrated.

Publishers association of sa explains to john and a caller about how to go about publishing a book in south africa. For example, we dont have literary agents in south africa, and with the professional advice and knowhow systematically provided by selfpublish sa during the bookmaking process, authors will find themselves perfectly capable of acting on their own behalf to sell their work. Autobooks working together to keep south africas wheels. Bookstorm is a boutique book publishing company offering focused experience and innovation in the creation of books for the south african market. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits. 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, you need to know a good publisher in pretoria. Publishing grants book publishing support advance africa.

The top 5 mistakes south african authors make when self. Guide books, including our bestselling selfdrive series of books. We took a closer look at the numbers, read em and weep. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. Self publish sa demystifies the publishing process. 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. This article will take a good look at the top 5 mistakes made by south african authors who selfpublish their book. In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a significant new player in the african book publishing industry. Do you publish authors who are not living in south africa. We also offer custom book publishing, specialist assignment photography and high end customization and branding of our books for corporate gifting. Adriaan, nickname riaan is also the author of the young adult fiction book firefly. Depending on the software used and the time you are willing to spend in the process, the answer can be, very little. If the main audience for your book is in another part of the world outside of africa, please send.

View 141 suppliers of book publishers in south africa on including nam publishers cc, macmillan publishers services pty ltd, media24 ltd, the citizen ltd. The authors envisaged for the project are brought together for a day or more to participate in the conceptualisation of the book. The cape coast, with the fynbos floral kingdom, is unlike any other place on earth, with plants seen nowhere else, influenced by the collision of the benguela and agulhas currents. Enter the total word count for your completed manuscript only. South africa is a wildly diverse nation with an equally diverse natural world. Publishing under the book publishing division we have two distinct sides to the business. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. Not something you would want to own up to around your friends braai. Born 1992 riaan beeslaar only discovered his love and passion for writing at age 23 in 2015 when he started working on his young adult fiction novel titled firefly. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book fair.

For the past thirty years i have had the extraordinary good fortune to travel frequently through rural southern africa and south africa in particular. 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 selfpublished authors. May 26, 2011 putting south african science fiction on the map. R200 reward for referring an author to us for digital publishing bula buka. During this time i have formed close friendships with south africans of all backgrounds, learning a little of each of our languages and a great deal about the past of our people. Professing your passion for the pen almost feels like a whispered admission of unemployment. Putting south african science fiction on the map books. Seven more deaths reported while covid19 cases in south. Random house south africa pty ltd plans a new local publishing. Hph publishing is a publishing company specialising in photographic large format books. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. Publishing world sa, goodwood, western cape, south africa. We have no distance option for any of these courses.

And christian publishing is definitely alive and kicking in south africa on all fronts. With a mission to publish stories that are yet to be told and expanding the extent of literature coming out of south africa, its authors have gone onto become internationally published ones. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. Currently, a freelance journalist residing in johannesburg, south africa. The majority of books imported to south africa are brought in by publishers or. The first decision affecting cost for an author to make is what ebook format w. We publish books for the general reading public in south africa books that will have a market in south african bookshops. 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. Pasa members publishers association of south africa. Haynes publishing is the home of car, motorcycle, scooter and atv manuals, as well as a range of other specialist topics in print and digital formats.

This book is uniquely african in its context and explores themes of identity, both selfimposed and individuated, and that which is placed on us externally. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. Have you ever wondered what sa publishing looks like from the inside. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. Thank you for considering wits university press for publication of your. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the economic potential of creative industries to contribute job creation, reduction of poverty and skills development. Learn how to publish an e book and sell it to a worldwide market on amazon in this 12month online course.

We present this brief survey of religious publishing in south africa. Next, research all the publishing houses to find the right person and the right imprint. Self publishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Factors influencing the cost of books in south africa south african. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. Nollybooks is our consumer imprint that specializes in content for the mass market in africa.