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. Far too few south african authors find their writing being celebrated. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Selected entries will be posted on the blog page, and published in an ebook compilation.
South african authors south african publishing companies. Of those who do write a book and attempt to publish through. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. This course will show you how to write, publish, and market your book. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own book. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. Today, with my partners barrie and ron, i opened a free video training series on selfpublishing your own book. This maybe due to that we are a developing continent, internet infiltration is low not for long and it is beyond the majoritys affordingbase. This is south africas onestop source for independently published books. Nov 15, 2015 not all books, of course, but the effect was akin to losing a limb. This has led to numerous local websites dedicated to the selfpublished community springing up over the past few years. Sa writers college online writing courses since 2005. 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. How many books the average south african author sells.
This single hardcovered volume absorbs two previous works, contains 57. Things to know before looking for a publisher in bloemfontein. Not something you would want to own up to around your friends braai. Fiction books set in south africa recommendations south. We took a closer look at the numbers, read em and weep. Two books that tell the unsettling tale of south africas. You will also find some books here that are available nowhere else. 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. Ive read all of wilbur smiths books and his african adventure stories are magical and captivating. How to get published in south africa the reading list. 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. Top 10 most popular and mustread south african books. This book contains three stories about nature at its. Japanese speaking south african rugby player with a hiddenscandalous past returns home to scheme his way to the top, the rise of the dagger.
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. The project will include the primary school grades 17, in seven languages, namely. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. May 16, 2014 this opportunity is for anyone, young and old. Writing a book is not easy at all, getting published is even harder. South african authors should we give a damn about self.
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. Jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, offers five reasons why books are so expensive in south africa. Stories, people, and events that shaped the history of africa raymond. Getting an isbn barcode on your book in 5 easy steps sa. All ebooks given here are having free licenses and so it is free to download. An intergenerational interview on the history and future of social anthropology in south africa by jessica l. Contact the national library of south africa for an isbn number. The following is a list of notable works of fiction which are set in south africa. Because ive written more than a 100 books and even been a book publisher, people regularly ask me how one writes a book. How to get published publishers association of south africa. Only if you want to get published in the uk and us. 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. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in bloemfontein.
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. We offer independent authors excellent editing skills, a strong design. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Khutaza park, bell crescent, westlake business park. Have you ever wondered what sa publishing looks like from the inside. South africas industry for the publishing of books and other. This thoughtprovoking novel is set in south africa in the time of apartheid. The following publications contain much useful information for writers. An excerpt from the good book appreciation society august newsletter. The publishers association of south africa aims to.
Imagnary house is a new boutique publishing house for childrens literature in cape town, south africa. My name is elrich martin,publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book titles are. How to write a book in five easy steps by stephen l. Stories from a south african childhood by trevor noah, waiting for the barbarians by. Discover the best south african history in best sellers. 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. The majority of this number, about 80%, is made up of nonfiction sales. If you have any additional queries, contact penguin. 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. 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. Professing your passion for the pen almost feels like a whispered admission of unemployment. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own. Discover the best south african travel guides in best sellers. African history from ancient egypt to modern south africa.
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. In its original afrikaans, titled toorberg, van heerdens novel won all the prizes going in south africa in the year it was published. The small, even tiny market for locally published books. How to publish a book in south africa sean fraenkel adventures. 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. 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. Use a written proposal submitted by email check the publishers website for guidelines on submissions do i need an agent. 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. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. 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. Free south africa ebooks free ebooks library download. Selfpublishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing. Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store.
Please note that this is not a writers write project. Penguin random house south africa will consider submissions in the following categories. Books published by 30 degrees south publishing company. The project will include the primary school grades 17, in. Bryce courteney double check as i think some are not set in south africa. You need to know that the process will ask a lot effort from you even. 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. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits. Safari planning guide to botswana, kenya, namibia, south africa, rwanda, tanzania, uganda, zambia and zimbabwe mark w. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The publishers details are at the end of the article. If you already have an isbn number, we can do the design of the barcode image for you for only r120. Learn how to publish an ebook and sell it to a worldwide market on amazon in this 12month online course. 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. All you need is an isbn international standard book number, which your publisher will get from the state library. You need to know that the process will ask a lot effort from you even if you hire an agent and a publisher. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. In infoisinfo we hope you find helpful this little guide about how to get published in in bloemfontein. Fiction sales in south africa are very tough, its very small and youre up against every other book in the world. By a member of one of afrikanerdoms leading apartheid families, it goes into the heart of darkness of a country in turmoil.
South africa and the rest of the african continent are slow players in the ebook industry. Morton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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. The top 5 mistakes south african authors make when self.
Africas commandos mark adams was born in cape town in 1953. Step two request your isbn number or your countrys equivalent we at sa barcodes can design your barcode for r275. 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. Not all books, of course, but the effect was akin to losing a limb.
This article will take a good look at the top 5 mistakes made by south african authors who selfpublish their book. Enjoy more than 200 quality titles, with a list that constantly grows. African authors are now able to publish books written in their mother tongues on an international platform. Not fiction but there is a book by dervla murphy, an irish lady who cycled through south africa south from the limpopo. You will, however, have to provide free copies of the books to the national legal depositories, details of.
In the new history of south africa, 31 of south africas foremost share fresh insights and new approaches to the story of this country. 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. The statistic is surprising because so few people actually do. 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. As a retailer, we dont publish books, but we naturally work with the many south african publishers who do. Being in the industry, we get a good feel for what. 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 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.
I was surprised to learn that 81% of americans want to write a book. Since the last illustrated history of south africa was published, farreaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself. Penguin books south africa will then put the manuscript into production. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. The aspiring authors guide to self publishing in south africa. But this little article attempts to provide a better answer to the question by describing the easy fivestep approach that i. South africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature. How to publish a book in south africa sean fraenkel. South african travel books also give cultural understanding in the country or describe a brief history of south africa. Pages in category south african childrens writers the following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. Mar 31, 2017 south african travel books also give cultural understanding in the country or describe a brief history of south africa. Get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps.
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