Nsteps to published a books in south africa

South african authors south african publishing companies. This book contains three stories about nature at its. As a retailer, we dont publish books, but we naturally work with the many south african publishers who do. Stories, people, and events that shaped the history of africa raymond. Pauws book takes you on his journey to uncover the nature of jacob zumas presidency and its impact on south africa, a trip that begins in the small western cape town of riebeekkasteel and. Jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, offers five reasons why books are so expensive in south africa. In this guide, we aim to share everything aspiring authors need to know thats you to learn how to publish a book in south africa, and more importantly, how to. Through an agreement between the rhodesian and south african governments mark, along with a number of others, was recruited into the rhodesian light infantry rli. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits. In terms of sales, it is difficult to guess, however, if you get your marketing and publicity right, and also have your distribution set up into stores in south africa, with the print book you may be looking.

Because ive written more than a 100 books and even been a book publisher, people regularly ask me how one writes a book. We took a closer look at the numbers, read em and weep. Enjoy more than 200 quality titles, with a list that constantly grows. Writing a book is not easy at all, getting published is even harder. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own book. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Being in the industry, we get a good feel for what. The publishers association of south africa aims to. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. Top 10 most popular and mustread south african books. 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. Safari planning guide to botswana, kenya, namibia, south africa, rwanda, tanzania, uganda, zambia and zimbabwe mark w. Fiction sales in south africa are very tough, its very small and youre up against every other book in the world.

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 opus without compare on the history of colonial police in africa. How to publish a book in south africa sean fraenkel adventures. Step two request your isbn number or your countrys equivalent we at sa barcodes can design your barcode for r275. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Stories from a south african childhood by trevor noah, waiting for the barbarians by. Discover the best south african history in best sellers. But this little article attempts to provide a better answer to the question by describing the easy fivestep approach that i.

Ive read all of wilbur smiths books and his african adventure stories are magical and captivating. Far too few south african authors find their writing being celebrated. You will, however, have to provide free copies of the books to the national legal depositories, details of. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. Not fiction but there is a book by dervla murphy, an irish lady who cycled through south africa south from the limpopo. Discover the best south african travel guides in best sellers. The statistic is surprising because so few people actually do. You need to know that the process will ask a lot effort from you even. If you have any additional queries, contact penguin. Selfpublishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing.

This is south africas onestop source for independently published books. In terms of sales, it is difficult to guess, however, if you get your marketing and publicity right, and also have your distribution set up into stores in south africa, with the print book you may be looking at anywhere from 1 500 copies sold to 4 000 copies sold. Morton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. South africas industry for the publishing of books and other. Khutaza park, bell crescent, westlake business park. We offer independent authors excellent editing skills, a strong design. African authors are now able to publish books written in their mother tongues on an international platform. How to get published in south africa the reading list. The following publications contain much useful information for writers. Sa writers college online writing courses since 2005. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Here are some guides that can be used for the preparation of your trip or to take with you to guide you through south africa. Penguin random house south africa will consider submissions in the following categories.

May 19, 2014 if you live in south africa and want to publish your books through your own publishing imprint, you can apply for a free isbn from the national library of south africa. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. Founded in 2011, kwarts publishers has come a long way and today we have published books for more than 140 authors, many of whom have come back to publish a second and third book. If you already have an isbn number, we can do the design of the barcode image for you for only r120. If youve not read any of his books before, then to get in the mood for south africa, i would recommend you start with blue horizon.

In the new history of south africa, 31 of south africas foremost share fresh insights and new approaches to the story of this country. May 16, 2014 this opportunity is for anyone, young and old. I was surprised to learn that 81% of americans want to write a book. Topics included in these ebooks are native life in south africa, missionaries in south africa, south african memories, south african history, about afrikaans, etc and more. Getting an isbn barcode on your book in 5 easy steps sa. Learn how to publish an ebook and sell it to a worldwide market on amazon in this 12month online course. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Books published by 30 degrees south publishing company. Nov 15, 2015 not all books, of course, but the effect was akin to losing a limb. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own.

Use a written proposal submitted by email check the publishers website for guidelines on submissions do i need an agent. Of those who do write a book and attempt to publish through. The top 5 mistakes south african authors make when self. Penguin books south africa will then put the manuscript into production. 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 bloemfontein writing a book is not easy at all, getting published is even harder.

This thoughtprovoking novel is set in south africa in the time of apartheid. All ebooks given here are having free licenses and so it is free to download. We will arrange your isbn from the national library of south africa, and will also have it generated as a barcode for the back cover of the book. How to write a book in five easy steps by stephen l.

South african authors should we give a damn about self. Imagnary house is a new boutique publishing house for childrens literature in cape town, south africa. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. All you need is an isbn international standard book number, which your publisher will get from the state library. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. The gripping and empathetic story will draw pupils into engaging imaginatively with what life would have been like for families living during this time of racial segregation. Cover design the book cover will be designed by a professional book designer you will provide us with a creative brief of what you see as the front cover image and we will give you a. The following is a list of notable works of fiction which are set in south africa. The small, even tiny market for locally published books. South african travel books also give cultural understanding in the country or describe a brief history of south africa. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa.

The majority of this number, about 80%, is made up of nonfiction sales. Things to know before looking for a publisher in bloemfontein. The publishers details are at the end of the article. How many books the average south african author sells. But it also means that you have to take responsibility for the success of your book, and while this can seem daunting to new authors, again in our small market, individuals have relatively easy access to. My name is elrich martin,publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book titles are. Pages in category south african childrens writers the following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. 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. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Since the last illustrated history of south africa was published, farreaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself.

You will also find some books here that are available nowhere else. Please note that this is not a writers write project. This article will take a good look at the top 5 mistakes made by south african authors who selfpublish their book. This has led to numerous local websites dedicated to the selfpublished community springing up over the past few years. An excerpt from the good book appreciation society august newsletter. Not all books, of course, but the effect was akin to losing a limb. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. An intergenerational interview on the history and future of social anthropology in south africa by jessica l. This maybe due to that we are a developing continent, internet infiltration is low not for long and it is beyond the majoritys affordingbase. Mar 31, 2017 south african travel books also give cultural understanding in the country or describe a brief history of south africa. Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store. The project will include the primary school grades 17, in seven languages, namely. How to get published publishers association of south africa.

Selected entries will be posted on the blog page, and published in an ebook compilation. If you live in south africa and want to publish your books through your own publishing imprint, you can apply for a free isbn from the national library of south africa. Printing 80gsm bond, black only for inside pages, full colour on 300gsm card, gloss laminated cover, including delivery in a main centre in south africa r1 700. Only if you want to get published in the uk and us. Fiction books set in south africa recommendations south. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing. Nov 08, 2017 pauws book takes you on his journey to uncover the nature of jacob zumas presidency and its impact on south africa, a trip that begins in the small western cape town of riebeekkasteel and. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in bloemfontein. Two books that tell the unsettling tale of south africas. The aspiring authors guide to self publishing in south africa. African history from ancient egypt to modern south africa. Have you ever wondered what sa publishing looks like from the inside.

Contact the national library of south africa for an isbn number. The project will include the primary school grades 17, in. You will, however, have to provide free copies of the books to the national legal depositories, details of which are provided when the isbn is issued. How to publish a book in south africa sean fraenkel.

Today, with my partners barrie and ron, i opened a free video training series on selfpublishing your own book. This single hardcovered volume absorbs two previous works, contains 57. South africa and the rest of the african continent are slow players in the ebook industry. Professing your passion for the pen almost feels like a whispered admission of unemployment. You need to know that the process will ask a lot effort from you even if you hire an agent and a publisher. Africas commandos mark adams was born in cape town in 1953. Not something you would want to own up to around your friends braai. Japanese speaking south african rugby player with a hiddenscandalous past returns home to scheme his way to the top, the rise of the dagger. It draws on the tradition of the plaasroman farm novel, and transforms it at the same time, to tell the riveting transgenerational story of a family entangled. Get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps. A south african explores the madness in his country, his tribe and himself, this book was a bestseller in south africa and elsewhere when it came out in 1990. In infoisinfo we hope you find helpful this little guide about how to get published in in bloemfontein.