Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa

 

According to Wikipedia, a foreword is a (usually short) piece of writing placed at the beginning of a book or other piece of literature. Typically written by someone other than the primary author of the work, it often tells of some interaction between the writer of the foreword and the bookâ.... Read more

Publishing resource for self-published authors and hybrid/micro-publishers in Africa

A book dedication is a way for you, the author to bestow a high honour on a person (or a group of people) you wish to praise or otherwise spotlight. This dedication note is often short and usually focused on one person (or a specific group of people). It’s supposed to be personal, rather than professi.... Read more

Some who have emerged to become renowned publishers (meaning managers or employees) of established publishing houses were once seasoned writers. They probably once or often published their own titles with or edited some work for the publisher who finally became their employer. They now manage publishing of other peoples' works. Are such author/managers free to publish their own works with their.... Read more

Some who have emerged to become renowned publishers (meaning managers or employees) of established publishing houses were once seasoned writers. They probably once or often published their own titles with or edited some work for the publisher who finally became their employer. They now manage publishing of other peoples' works. Are such author/managers free to publish their own works with their.... Read more

In the last couple of years we have seen the introduction of online payment platforms that businesses can use to receive payments from clients and customers residing in African countries other than the one where the business operates from.

In Nigeria, Flutterwave (https://flutterwave.com) and Paystack (https://paystack.... Read more

Generally, Self-publishing globally is considered a lesser level by many publishing professionals. Its associated with lower quality in content, production and promotion. However, in many African cities, this seems to provide the hope of affordable means to publish.

Maybe the question is no longer IF we need to encourage Self-publishing but HOW can we make it better to offer global st.... Read more