Agents are an authors guide to the bookpublishing world. Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print. Each publisher has its own manuscript submission requirements. Higgs, also wrote a rough guide to smallscale and selfpublishing 2005, centre for the book and the south african small publishers catalogue edited with maire fisher, 2006, centre for the book has consistently championed smallscale, self and independent publishing in south africa. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa, read this guide from the publishers association of south africa.
As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see. 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. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and authors on her list have, among others, won the windham campbell prize, the commonwealth prize, and pen awards, and have been shortlisted for the man booker international prize, the man asian literary prize. In an interview with polity sa, snyckers was asked whether a male writer has the. 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. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa.
Publishing your book is one of lifes great moments. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Black letter media publishes authors not only in south africa, but other african nations such as zimbabwe, uganda, kenya, tanzania and nigeria, among others. African and west indian writers, who often live in the us or canada rather than france, are trying to find literary agents in south africa, spain or the us to manage their rights.
You dont need a literary agent to make a submission to penguin random house south africa. This book, the second of two volumes, represents an important reassessment of all the major historical events, developments and records of south africa and will be an important new tool for students and professors of african history worldwide, as well as the basis for further development and research. Book publishing in africa is a group for book publishing and bookselling professionals, as well as media professionals and authors with an interest in publishing and the book trade in africa. Companies that offer selfpublishing services and there are a few in south africa such as book lingo, reach publishers, quickfox, and porcupine press will offer different publishing packages usually. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids books and ya literature about fantasy, science. If you want to find publishers or literary agents in south africa, please contact pasa, the publishers association of south africa 0217629083 and look for publishers there. Apr 14, 2015 isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world.
Get the list of south africa literary aents in the pubmatch publishers directory. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. But it also means that you have to take responsibility for the. About 16, 528 authors earn an estimated r308 million worth of royalties. Terry morris, managing director of pan macmillan south africa, chatted to tamara. 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 novel was published by umuzi in south africa at the beginning of april, and was the subject of a multiparty auction, with skyhorse securing the rights just ahead of the london book fair. The 10 best book publishers in kwazulu natal region. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see publishers terms and conditions. Overseas, publishers often work exclusively through agents and will reject unsolicited manuscripts. Find hundreds of literary agents and agencies in south africa. May, 2014 african and west indian writers, who often live in the us or canada rather than france, are trying to find literary agents in south africa, spain or the us to manage their rights.
South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list. 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. 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. 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.
Literary agents of south africa no south african literary agents found page 1 of 0 of all the south african literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents listed in the directory of literary agents of south africa. Book publishing in africa is a group for bookpublishing and bookselling professionals, as well as media professionals and authors with an interest in publishing and the book trade in africa. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. View 141 suppliers of book publishers in south africa on including nam publishers cc, macmillan publishers services pty ltd, media24 ltd, the citizen ltd.
South africa literary agents literary agencies in south. South africa tara book distributors and publishing agents. Use a written proposal submitted by email check the publisher s website for guidelines on submissions do i need an agent. Higgs, also wrote a rough guide to smallscale and selfpublishing 2005, centre for the book and the south african small publishers catalogue edited with maire fisher, 2006, centre for the book has. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents.
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. Literary agents for african writers african literary. Build your skills while making connections and listen when an agent tells you how he or she likes to be. Sep 03, 2015 2015 is an exciting year of discovery and celebration of south africas local initiatives in the field of childrens book publishing. Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in south africa. 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 significant number of books on. Interested in literary fiction, childrens writing and thoughtprovoking nonfiction. She has translated novels from afrikaans, and is a frankfurt book fair. The novel was published by umuzi in south africa at the. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the.
You can inquire at your local colleges, libraries, civic centers, etc. Agents insight into the south africas childrens book. 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. This book, the second of two volumes, represents an important reassessment of all the major historical events, developments and records of south africa and will be an important new tool for students and. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs.
Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print matters, was nominated for the bologna prize for the best publishers of the year africa. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Eusebius mckaiser, outspoken south african intellectual and broadcaster. Isobel dixon of the blake friedmann literary agency has helped bring a. A stepbystep guide to getting your book published anywhere. Manuscript submissions verity publishers south africa. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and authors. Publishing agents for southern african authors the complete tbd hesperian welcome to tarabook distributors south africa browse the bookstore to view books on animal behaviour and training or maybe you prefer a good adventure, get your copy of our best seller tara the terrier. Jeff herman agency literary agent specializing in non. 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. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material.
The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. According to the industry survey released by the publishers association of south africa pasa in 2006, the south african book sector records a staggering r5 billion netturnover. 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. Do you publish authors who are not living in south africa. Morris says nonfiction is easier to publish in south africa, as the authors will generally already. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. 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. If you want to find publishers or literary agents in south africa, please contact pasa, the publisher s association of south africa 0217629083 and look for publishers there. Does not accept poetry, screenplays, scifi and horror.
All you need is an isbn international standard book number, which your publisher will get from the state library. Literary agent isobel dixons passions span africa and beyond. 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. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. Many agents speak at writers programs, book festivals, and conferences, like romance writers of americas annual conference. Interested in literary fiction, childrens writing and thoughtprovoking non fiction. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher on earth. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. The query letter should describe your work as well as your background. As a niche, independent publisher, modern yet traditional, each year we publish a selection of major novels in virtually any genre under our classic imprint, and an occasional unique childrens book under the kindi corner imprint.
Submit a one page query letter via email to the respective agents below. How to get published publishers association of south africa. Penguin books south africa is ultimately looking to publish books that will work within the south african trade book market. Finding a literary agent in itself is difficult, morris says. Literary agents of south africa no south african literary agents found page 1 of 0 of all the south african literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents listed in the directory of literary agents of south. Publishing rights for the raft, fred strydoms highly anticipated debut novel, have just been sold to skyhorse publishing in north america. Only if you want to get published in the uk and us. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. The publishers association of south africa aims to. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. Originality, high writing standard and market appeal are therefore essential.
How to get published in south africa the reading list. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. South africa literary agents literary agencies in south africa. As a niche, independent publisher, modern yet traditional, each year we publish a selection of major novels in virtually any genre under our classic. The book, how to get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps by basil van rooyen penguin books south africa is also a valuable source for south african authors.
With a focus on publishing new african writers, black letter media, which was founded by duduzile zamantungwa mabaso in 2011, produces both print books and ebooks. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. Isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world. Companies that offer self publishing services and there are a few in south africa such as book lingo, reach publishers, quickfox, and porcupine press will offer different publishing packages usually upwards of r15k, depending on what you want. If you want to find publishers or literary agents in south africa, please contact. In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few. What does penguin books south africa look for in a manuscript.
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