Agents insight into the south africas childrens book. 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. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list. Literary agent isobel dixons passions span africa and beyond. Black letter media publishes authors not only in south africa, but other african nations such as zimbabwe, uganda, kenya, tanzania and nigeria, among others. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. Overseas, publishers often work exclusively through agents and will reject unsolicited manuscripts. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. His areas of editorial expertise include popular business, spirituality, and most other areas of nonfiction. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman.
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. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. 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. In an interview with polity sa, snyckers was asked whether a male writer has the. Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. Publishing your book is one of lifes great moments. 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. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa.
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. Apr 14, 2015 isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids books and ya literature about fantasy, science. 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. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Interested in literary fiction, childrens writing and thoughtprovoking nonfiction. You dont need a literary agent to make a submission to penguin random house south africa. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see publishers terms and conditions. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. The 10 best book publishers in kwazulu natal region. 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. 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.
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. All you need is an isbn international standard book number, which your publisher will get from the state library. Eusebius mckaiser, outspoken south african intellectual and broadcaster. Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in 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. 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.
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. South africa literary agents literary agencies in south africa. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa, read this guide from the publishers association of south africa. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. If i feel i can sell it, ill represent it, says herman. Use a written proposal submitted by email check the publisher s website for guidelines on submissions do i need an agent. Many agents speak at writers programs, book festivals, and conferences, like romance writers of americas annual conference. What does penguin books south africa look for in a manuscript. Penguin books south africa is ultimately looking to publish books that will work within the south african trade book market. Isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Find hundreds of literary agents and agencies in south africa. 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.
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. Originality, high writing standard and market appeal are therefore essential. Jeff herman opened his literary agency in the mid1980s while in his mid20s. A stepbystep guide to getting your book published anywhere. Build your skills while making connections and listen when an agent tells you how he or she likes to be. 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. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. 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.
About 16, 528 authors earn an estimated r308 million worth of royalties. Submit a one page query letter via email to the respective agents below. Terry morris, managing director of pan macmillan south africa, chatted to tamara. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and. South africa tara book distributors and publishing agents. 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. If you want to find publishers or literary agents in south africa, please contact. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores.
We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. 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. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see. Literary agents for african writers african literary. 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. South africa literary agents literary agencies in south.
View 141 suppliers of book publishers in south africa on including nam publishers cc, macmillan publishers services pty ltd, media24 ltd, the citizen ltd. She has translated novels from afrikaans, and is a frankfurt book fair. How to get published publishers association of south africa. Sep 03, 2015 2015 is an exciting year of discovery and celebration of south africas local initiatives in the field of childrens book publishing. 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.
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. You can contact the publishers association of south africa pasa on 021 4252721 who will be able to answer most questions on publishing and publishers in the country. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. Publishing rights for the raft, fred strydoms highly anticipated debut novel, have just been sold to skyhorse publishing in north america. 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. 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. The novel was published by umuzi in south africa at the.
Morris says nonfiction is easier to publish in south africa, as the authors will generally already. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and authors. 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. Do you publish authors who are not living in south africa. 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. Each publisher has its own manuscript submission requirements. As a niche, independent publisher, modern yet traditional, each year we publish a selection of major novels in virtually any genre under our classic. 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.
Isobel dixon of the blake friedmann literary agency has helped bring a. 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. Agents are an authors guide to the bookpublishing world. 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. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. 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. Finding a literary agent in itself is difficult, morris says. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers.
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. 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. Get the list of south africa literary aents in the pubmatch publishers directory. Jeff herman is an exceptionally successful veteran literary agent, entrepreneur and author. Only if you want to get published in the uk and us. 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. 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.
You can inquire at your local colleges, libraries, civic centers, etc. Does not accept poetry, screenplays, scifi and horror. 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. In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few.
Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print matters, was nominated for the bologna prize for the best publishers of the year africa. The query letter should describe your work as well as your background. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. How to get published in south africa the reading list. Interested in literary fiction, childrens writing and thoughtprovoking non fiction. Manuscript submissions verity publishers south africa. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. Remove the country filter to see the list of all literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents. 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. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at.
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