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But My Book is Handwritten!? And Other South African Publishing Peculiarities

But My Book is Handwritten!? And Other South African Publishing Peculiarities

by Dave | Jan 22, 2023 | Publishing Tips, The Business of Writing

This article is written to help you. Not judge you. Enjoyed the read? Leave a comment. Feeling generous? Share the article? đŸ„ș My name is Dave 👋 Each day (and night) I receive excited messages or calls from eager first time authors asking how to get their book...
6 Biggest Publishing Mistakes New Authors Make

6 Biggest Publishing Mistakes New Authors Make

by Dave | Nov 5, 2022 | Publishing Tips, The Business of Writing

Putting your new book out into the world is daunting. You’ve spent months; even years carefully shaping and lovingly crafting your manuscript, and now you’re ready to polish that document into a professionally designed book and get it published. While getting to this...
Asking an Expert – How to publish your paperback book on TakeAlot?

Asking an Expert – How to publish your paperback book on TakeAlot?

by Dave | Mar 8, 2022 | The Business of Writing

Where should an author in South Africa sell their book from? Should be a simple answer right? Most large local bookstore chains frown on self-publishing authors knocking on their doors, attempting to crowd their already busy shelves. Tired of walking the street and...
Is VAT levied on books sales a bad thing for authors?

Is VAT levied on books sales a bad thing for authors?

by Guest Writer | Feb 25, 2022 | The Business of Writing

Value Added Tax. VAT. Doesn’t sound too ominous does it? VAT is the second most important source of revenue for the South African Fiscus. What we are looking at in lay man’s terms, are the selling and buying of services via the internet. An author provides a service,...

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