South african publishers of fiction

A few tips on getting published one of the most common questions were asked at exclusive books is. Many of the books featured here have won the burt book award and have profiled for educational uses by africa access. Putting south african science fiction on the map books. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. We publish short stories, novels, memoir, biography, poetry, essays, narrative non fiction, reference books and relevant non fiction. Ste stood for science, technology and education, as its main focus was a newspaper called the educators voice, the south african yearbook and pocket guide for the gcis, and a variety of other contract publishing contracts. I didnt bother with any south african publishers at first, i. Our strength lies in our strong base of south african authors, the stories they have to tell or the advice they have to give. We have recently started publishing south african fiction, in both english and afrikaans, to great success with our second novel, coldsleep lullaby, receiving the sunday times fiction prize 2006. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. This was an organic evolution of my work with publishers and writers. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. We publish poetry, fiction and childrens books, all relating to africa in some way.

Verity publishers is currently developing juvenile fiction and nonfiction titles with special preference for works written in line with south african dept of basic educations caps guidelines for foundation and intermediate phase. Unlike fiction, in which writers are asked to either submit a sample of their writing or a full manuscript, nonfiction writers are required to submit a proposal. Manuscript submission verity publishers south africa. South african works of non fiction published by pan macmillan south africa. Rosa romance writers organisation of south africa our. 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. I didnt bother with any south african publishers at first, i planned to use them only. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. They publish general books, memoirs, novels, fiction, and non fiction. Want to get your hands on the latest and hottest new books from penguin random house. Van aggelen african literary agency is a boutique literary agency. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Through generous project funding, the jlf is able to publish literature that otherwise would not be published due to its commercial viability.

Fiction publishing companies of south africa publishersglobals list of south african publishing houses that publish fiction books, ebooks, magazines. Founded in 2011, kwarts publishers has come a long way and today we have published books for more than 140 authors, many of whom have come back to publish a second and third book. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. What can you tell us about the strange yet sexy title.

Specializes in mainstream fiction and memoirs but will consider manuscripts that fall outside of this definition, including childrens books. Bad city on any given day, even to those who are settled, it is a place of new arrival, of finding the place not as it was before. The jacana literary foundation jlf is a notforprofit organisation which seeks to promote and foster excellent writing from south and southern africa through a number of initiatives. Young adult fiction from africa african books collective is proud to be offering the best books for young adults from africa. Youd have to be a woman wearing a sequinned gstring to understand. Fiction publishers directory of south africa listing all 2 fiction publishers listed in the south african publishers directories page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of south africa that are listed under fiction publishers. They are looking for a wide range of subjects, including art, theater, childrens nonfiction, calendars, memoirs, pop culture, politics, history in short, if it isnt fiction, they want it. Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria. However, all ten other official languages are represented to some extent or another.

My second novel, shadow flicker, won the inaugural romance writers organisation of south africa s strelitzia award in 2017. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books, johnathan ball publishers was formed in 1976 and publishes and distributes books about south african history, current affairs, politics and also some fiction. Im a frothing sup surfer so besides writing fiction, i share the stoke as a freelance surf writer. Whether youre after fiction or non fiction, or genres such as action, romance, adventure, biographies or cookbooks, youll find them here. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996. There has never been a better time than right now to be a reader of african literature, especially in the united states historically, an underdeveloped nation in this regard. Fiction works are published through penguin fiction and umuzi, two imprints of penguin random house south africa, while nonfiction is. An earlier initiative, by the publishers association of south africa,and produced with the support of the south african department of arts and culture and the collaboration of national library of south africa, resulted in the publication of a substantial 630pp. How to submit a manuscript bookstorm currently only publishes non fiction titles aimed at the south african market. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the leadership of stephen johnson. List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists.

Morris says nonfiction is easier to publish in south africa, as the authors will generally already have a profile or established platform, being a journalist or wellknown figure. The history of publishing in south africa is enmeshed with the culture of resistance that flourished under apartheid. This is the third year these good folks in south africa have collected and published previously unpublished short fiction on a theme, and each year their vision gets broader and they already have a fantastic track record of discovering hitherto unknown writers. My ebook is a south african company that publishes ebooks electronic books, books written to be read on electronic devices from selfpublished authors. How to get published in south africa the reading list. In an interview i did with rachel last year, she described ssdas evolution. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. Jun 19, 2018 all are traditional publishers, and none require an agent.

South african nonfiction published by pan macmillan sa. African publishers network apnet was founded by thinktank african publishers from 9 countries at a conference in harare, zimbabwe in 1992. Fiction publishers directory of south africa list of. Our strength lies in our strong base of south african authors, the stories. Will not accept poetry, short stories, and erotica. The south african literary journal the south african literary journal is the oldest surviving literary magazine in south africa. We publish short stories, novels, memoir, biography, poetry, essays, narrative. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south african publications. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the great luminaries of african and south african literature, including nobel prize laureates nadine gordimer and wole soyinka, guy butler and mongane wally serote, becoming what the former. Terry morris, managing director of pan macmillan south africa, chatted to tamara lepinewilliams on classic fm recently about getting published 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 africa each year. Penguin nonfiction and zebra press are nonfiction imprints of penguin. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa, read this guide from the publishers association of south africa.

Fiction publishers directory of south africa list of fiction. Before that, no publishers knew exactly what their counterparts were really doing elsewhere in africa, including neighbouring countries. Childrens books activity books baby and toddler childrens fiction childrens nonfiction picture books south african. For more than twenty years, soho crime has been publishing atmospheric crime fiction set all over the world. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art, photography and education. 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. Were not yet able to pay contributors and we arent paid either, and any funding or income we receive goes towards printing costs, distribution and our website, but we offer. We work with a select group of books, authors and publishers. Bookstorm currently only publishes non fiction titles aimed at the south african market. 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. We strongly suggest that you read basil van rooyens book get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps for general advice on getting published in south africa. Prufrock was started in south africa in 20 as a place where young and emerging african writers could publish short stories, poetry and longform non fiction.

Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. 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. Publishing in african languages read african books. Real african publishers evolved out of a company called ste publishers that started back in 1994. Through our rainbird division we provide selffunded publishers with professional publishing services more about rainbird publishing services.

Im honoured and delighted that both titles were published in south africa in 2019 by karavan press. Literary agents for african writers african literary. Some of sohos most popular stories will whisk you away to france, china, england, laos, northern ireland, thailand, australia, japan, germany, south africa, italy. The media of south africa has a large mass media sector and is one of africas major media centres. African sun press is a publishing company based in cape town. To date in 12 months i have placed six published authors with contracts. Morris says she believes people are starting to appreciate south african fiction more and more, but that publishers will still publish less in. We offer various publishing, corporate and creative services to the public. 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. 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. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and young adult fiction in south africa. South africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature. Greg hamerton on writing finding a publisher for fiction.

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. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see publishers terms and conditions. Nb publishers is the holding company for several south african publishers. South africas online bookstore for independently published books. Go to the directory of south african publishing companies to see a list of south african publishing houses and south african publishing services companies sorted by category. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in south africa. We strive to only publish and distribute preeminent novels to our audience, and work to offer superb marketing services to our authors. Fire quill publishers is located in sunny south africa. The history of publishing in south africa is enmeshed with the culture of.

I actively look for books on behalf of south africa, african, uk and usa publishers. African fiction, african writers, aoife lennonritchie, best international fiction book award, cheluchi onyemelukweonuobia, dundurn press, lennon literary, nigerian fiction, penguin random house, sharjah international book fair, the lennonritchie agency, the son of the house. It is the journal to find new writing and be read if you are a writer. Fiction vs non fiction morris says she believes people are starting to appreciate south african fiction more and more, but that publishers will still publish less in that area. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. Our focus is on african fiction and nonfiction books and high quality cook books. May 26, 2011 last month, lauren beukes scooped one of the science fiction worlds major literary awards and in doing so, heralded something of a coming of age for south african speculative fiction. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids.

As a retailer, we dont publish books, but we naturally work with the many south african publishers who do. Real african publishers independent publishers group. As a publisher you are using your nonfiction to subsidise your fiction publishing. In 2016 i started to represent a few authors and place books with publishers. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a whole, the most commonly used language is english.