Self-Publishing Blog
Featured Author: Kgaogelo Aggrey Mokone
I love that I am being continuously surprised by the amount of talent that South Africans possess when picking up a pen. Our latest author was the perfect example of when talent meets determination. Aggrey is a shining...
Your publishing pep talk. Setting expectations when publishing on Amazon KDP
With the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicking off on 8 September and Bok fever running high, I thought it would be fun to theme this blog post around this much anticipated tournament. Read on, share this article with a friend if...
Building a Better Author Website – 20+ Things to Know Before Clicking “I Do”
Wanting to build an author website to promote your new book? Perhaps you’re curious, but haven’t yet decided if it’s worth the fuss? Author websites are acknowledged as an essential building block for writers looking to...
Your urgent ISBN questions answered
If you’ve had anything to do with books or publishing, you most likely have heard the abbreviation ISBN before. For those not yet in the know (which was all of us at one point), this blog post serves to enlighten you on...
Featured Author: Mandy Hoddinott
Hooked. After blinking, I was already several pages deep. I was hooked. Mandy’s story is a relatable one, her pages follow the exploits of her protagonist picking up the pieces after uncovering her husband’s affair. As I...
Featured Author: Derek Winters
Derek has a vision. This became obvious after first chatting with this author based in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Whether measured by the quantity of words or the intended fantasy series stretching several books,...
Featured Author: Komane Lamola
I cannot think of a more important, yet underappreciated role than that of a Stepdad. Our next author has put pen to paper in tribute to those silent father figures, who roll up their sleeves, bravely stepping forward....
Before you self-publish: Questions I wished more indie authors asked when choosing a publisher
[Watch on YouTube instead?] Want to make sure you choose a good publisher? Here are a few questions to help with your first chat. Some of the answers to these questions might make you sad. Some questions may elicit...
Featured Author: Natasha Freeman
Natasha Freeman helps bring to life the story of Isibindi Lodges. Your author name Natasha M. Freeman Your book title A Place of Meeting: the birth of Isibindi Africa Lodges Give us the elevator pitch for your book?...
Featured Author: T.D. Craft
Bleed for Me, written by local author under the pen name T.D Craft raises eyebrows for the right reasons. A catchy cover design with both compelling and graphic content blend together in the author’s debut now available...
Dear Editor: Dealing with the discomfort of branding
This is part one of a multi-article series helping editors understand, appreciate and embrace the value of their brand. Let’s begin with a story. You’re standing at that networking event you promised yourself you...
Featured Author: Grafton Whyte
Seated opposite Grafton, for our first ☕ catchup, his inspiration was obvious. A well-educated and well-travelled Professor, he had previously served as Director of the Namibian Business School. Grafton’s manuscript...
A review of our year spent publishing authors
I wanted to write an article that walked you through our 2022 milestones, including the various publishing steps we helped our authors through. Yes, I know this is a somewhat belated list but you know, load-shedding 😭...
Featured Author: Msimelelo Boltina
Msimelelo Boltina. Remember that name. In his book "Msi" introduces readers to the obstacles that he has been able to overcome. A valuable read for anyone looking to understand and expand on the definition of resilience....
Featured Author: Caleb Birch
I love reading fantasy titles! The years of my youth spend scouring the shelves at our local library in Queensburgh rewarded me with golden memories of finding the gems such as the Drenai Saga from David Gemmell. Now...
Featured Author: Leslie Grobbelaar
I think Leslie and I had connected in our first phone call. I remember thinking that her knowledge of our history as a country (especially the unpopular bits) felt special. After getting to know her & her book...
2023 Bookfairs – So Far
[Last Updated February 3rd] Welcome to 2023! (A little late, I know...) Here are the bookfairs for the first part of the year. Want a downloadable PDF list of 2023 Bookfairs? Let’s take a look at some of the bookfairs...
But My Book is Handwritten!? And Other South African Publishing Peculiarities
This article is written to help you. Not judge you. Enjoyed the read? Leave a comment. Feeling generous? Share the article? 🥺 My name is Dave 👋 Each day (and night) I receive excited messages or calls from eager first...
A Thousand Thank-Yous To My Dream Team
Sharing this letter is hard. Why would reposting this letter received from one of our happy authors trouble me? I guess being South African, the value of being humble was entrenched within me from early on. That’s fair...
Featured Author: Mahra Casden
No one deserves recognition for a gripping and well-written story more than our next author Mahra Casden. I originally met Mahra looking for publishing help after being let down by a larger international publishing...
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