But this little article attempts to provide a better answer to the question by describing the easy five step approach that i use and that i recommend you use. A plethora of original ideas, involving technological innovation as well as tried and tested methods, has seen faithcentred publishing reach vibrant new heights, operating from publishing houses large and small, and from ngos and places of worship all producing an astounding. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. 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. Sep 28, 20 a few that might be interested are jonathan ball publishers, pan macmillan south africa, jacana media, random house umuzi imprint or perhaps bookstorm publishers. How to publish a book in south africa sean fraenkel. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. Book publishers in eastern cape gumtree classifieds in.
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. I shall advise on packaging and delivery in south africa depending on the. Can anyone tell me whether this is a viable marketing method i should integrate in my marketing plan. Partridge africa helps writers celebrate africas vibrant culture and storytelling history through a wide range of publishing products and services. 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. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Learn how to publish an ebook and sell it to a worldwide market on amazon in this 12month online course. Self publishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Eastern cape our name, reflects our intention to spearhead a new order within publishing in south africa, nutrend, one that links the values found in black rural south africa to business. Yo will find the best book publishers, telephone numbers, address, opening hours and. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds.
A few that might be interested are jonathan ball publishers, pan macmillan south africa, jacana media, random house umuzi imprint or perhaps bookstorm publishers. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. In 2010 pasa annual book publishing industry survey report 2010, south african estimated annual total book industry income values by industrysubsector where r3 444 098 000 this is a billion. 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. Manuscript submissions verity publishers 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, you need to know a good publisher in bloemfontein writing a book is not easy at all, getting published is even harder. In order to start the selfpublishing process, there are a few steps that you, the author, will need to take. Should i bring my manuscript in personally and wait for an editor to see me so that i can explain the plot or contents face to face. Use a written proposal submitted by email check the publisher s website for guidelines on submissions do i need an agent. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. You are in za please select the language you prefer. 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. The author will not need to pay for any part of this process. The top 5 mistakes south african authors make when self.
In south africa, 200,000 books were downloaded in the last 12 months. 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. It applies to any single publication in printed, digital and mixed media formats, and each format of a publication is allocated its own isbn. 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. How to publish a book in south africa sean fraenkel adventures. Printing of 100 copies, including delivery costs to a main centre in south africa. We publish books for the general reading public in south africa books that will have a market in south african bookshops. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book fair.
South african authors south african publishing companies. Africas commandos mark adams was born in cape town in 1953. Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store. The information sheet is also sent out to book data sapnet so they can load the title onto the nielsen book data database. Bookstorm is a boutique book publishing company offering focused experience and innovation in the creation of books for the south african market. South africa goodreads meet your next favorite book. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. You will have an isbn number registered international standard book number and this information is available from our national library of south africa. Getting an isbn barcode on your book in 5 easy steps sa. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits.
All you need is an isbn international standard book number, which your publisher will get from the state library. If accepted to be published, publishers will get your book into local bookstores and handle the distribution of your book. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. Reduced cost of publishing versus the high cost of hardcopy publishing. You need to know that the process will ask a lot effort from you even. As you consider book writing opportunities, know that you can make good money on a book that sells ten thousand copies.
South african poet mangaliso buzani has been announced as the winner of the african poetry book funds 2019 glenna luschei read more. Contact the national library of south africa for an isbn number. In this section we look at the main players and the main trends in publishing in south africa and the world, explore key concepts like intellectual property, digital rights management, we consider the role of the publisher and examine the educational and economic background to publishing in sa, and explore critical ethical, social and cultural. Where to find the best publishing companies in south africa. In between school, writing and all her other activities, she made some time to answer a few questions about herself and her writing. Bumble books of noordhoek was among many publishing houses, publishers associations and other book institutions that took part in this annual event, which ran from 4 to 7 april 2016. Only if you want to get published in the uk and us. Verity publishers is currently developing juvenile fiction and nonfiction titles with special preference for works written in line with south african dept of basic educations caps guidelines for foundation and intermediate phase. 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. Random house south africa pty ltd plans a new local publishing.
Learn how to publish an e book and sell it to a worldwide market on amazon in this 12month online course. As a publishing company, penguin books south africa pays for and manages the production process editing, proofreading, typesetting, printing, etc. My name is elrich martin, publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book titles are. These are the three biggest ebook sales platforms worldwide, in.
Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. Verity publishers is a publishing company located in south africa, we publish books of all kinds, including childrens books, academic books, fiction and non fiction. In infoisinfo we want to help you to achieve your dream so we have prepared a list of book publishing companies in bloemfontein that we hope you find useful. If you already have an isbn number, we can do the design of the barcode image for you for only r120. Selfpublishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Africa s commandos mark adams was born in cape town in 1953. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. The power of one, disgrace, the man in the brown suit, cry, the beloved country, the vipers nest, king solomons. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own. Publishing opportunities for all the opportunity to publish your work, wherever you are in africa, is now within reach with partridge africa. But this little article attempts to provide a better answer to the question by describing the easy fivestep approach that i. Step two request your isbn number or your countrys equivalent we at sa barcodes can design your barcode for r275. A book that sells twenty thousand copies or more is a big hit for both you and your publisher.
My name is elrich martin,publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book titles are. The adventures of malawi, a debut novel by young author tshiamo noko. The spirit is moving in south africas religious communities and theyre eager to share the good news. In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few publishers and platforms that promote african publishing in the above countries. Firstly, you will need to register the manuscript with us. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in bloemfontein. Its the 2012 cape town book fair, south africas premier venue for the literary and publishing worlds to gather and trade, and for booklovers to indulge in a literary feast. Bumble books named africas best childrens publishers. We offer independent authors excellent editing skills, a strong design.
How many copies does the average general book in south africa sell. The company was started by basil van rooyen and louise grantham. Depending on the software used and the time you are willing to spend in the process, the answer can be, very little. Once the title is loaded, book retailers such as exclusives and eretailers such as kalahari can draw this information they all subscribe to nielsen book data onto their bookshop order and stock inventory systems. That last number i mentioned, the one million copies of quicken for dummies, raises an interesting point. 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. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book.