South african publishers of fiction

Fiction publishing companies of south africa publishersglobals list of south african publishing houses that publish fiction books, ebooks, magazines. Bookstorm currently only publishes non fiction titles aimed at the south african market. Fire quill publishers is located in sunny south africa. As a retailer, we dont publish books, but we naturally work with the many south african publishers who do. Fiction works are published through penguin fiction and umuzi, two imprints of penguin random house south africa, while nonfiction is. Through generous project funding, the jlf is able to publish literature that otherwise would not be published due to its commercial viability. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. We publish poetry, fiction and childrens books, all relating to africa in some way.

Want to get your hands on the latest and hottest new books from penguin random house. 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. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. My novel the riddlers gift is about magic and temptation and is set in an alternative reality, so it is broadly classified as fantasy, a genre within fiction lord of the rings and harry potter fit into this genre. 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. Literary agents for african writers african literary. South africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature. Rosa romance writers organisation of south africa our. South african nonfiction published by pan macmillan sa. 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. All are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Real african publishers independent publishers group. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids books and ya literature about fantasy, science fiction, imagination, and creativity, as we have a heart for.

Will not accept poetry, short stories, and erotica. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The history of publishing in south africa is enmeshed with the culture of. For more than twenty years, soho crime has been publishing atmospheric crime fiction set all over the world. 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. Terry morris, managing director of pan macmillan south africa, chatted to tamara lepinewilliams on classic fm recently about getting published in south africa. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines.

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. It is the journal to find new writing and be read if you are a writer. 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. I actively look for books on behalf of south africa, african, uk and usa publishers.

How to get published in south africa the reading list. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996. 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. We publish short stories, novels, memoir, biography, poetry, essays, narrative. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. African publishers network apnet was founded by thinktank african publishers from 9 countries at a conference in harare, zimbabwe in 1992.

The media of south africa has a large mass media sector and is one of africas major media centres. How to submit a manuscript bookstorm currently only publishes non fiction titles aimed at the south african market. Through our rainbird division we provide selffunded publishers with professional publishing services more about rainbird publishing services. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a whole, the most commonly used language is english. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids. 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. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. We work with a select group of books, authors and publishers. As a publisher you are using your nonfiction to subsidise your fiction 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.

Many of the books featured here have won the burt book award and have profiled for educational uses by africa access. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. Putting south african science fiction on the map books. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. 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. 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. 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. 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. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art, photography and education. The south african literary journal the south african literary journal is the oldest surviving literary magazine in south africa. 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.

The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. They publish general books, memoirs, novels, fiction, and 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. In 2016 i started to represent a few authors and place books with publishers. Fiction publishers directory of south africa list of fiction.

A few tips on getting published one of the most common questions were asked at exclusive books is. We offer various publishing, corporate and creative services to the public. 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. 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. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. Penguin nonfiction and zebra press are nonfiction imprints of penguin. List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists. 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. South africas online bookstore for independently published books.

Some of sohos most popular stories will whisk you away to france, china, england, laos, northern ireland, thailand, australia, japan, germany, south africa, italy. My ebook is a south african company that publishes ebooks electronic books, books written to be read on electronic devices from selfpublished authors. I didnt bother with any south african publishers at first, i. Morris says she believes people are starting to appreciate south african fiction more and more, but that publishers will still publish less in. Our strength lies in our strong base of south african authors, the stories they have to tell or the advice they have to give. 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. Im honoured and delighted that both titles were published in south africa in 2019 by karavan press. 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. Nb publishers is the holding company for several south african publishers. Youd have to be a woman wearing a sequinned gstring to understand. Our focus is on african fiction and nonfiction books and high quality cook books. 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.

Childrens books activity books baby and toddler childrens fiction childrens nonfiction picture books south african. What can you tell us about the strange yet sexy title. Real african publishers evolved out of a company called ste publishers that started back in 1994. To date in 12 months i have placed six published authors with contracts. Specializes in mainstream fiction and memoirs but will consider manuscripts that fall outside of this definition, including childrens books. 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. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria. Our strength lies in our strong base of south african authors, the stories.

Fiction publishers directory of south africa list of. South african works of non fiction published by pan macmillan south africa. We strive to only publish and distribute preeminent novels to our audience, and work to offer superb marketing services to our authors. I didnt bother with any south african publishers at first, i planned to use them only. 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. The history of publishing in south africa is enmeshed with the culture of resistance that flourished under apartheid. My second novel, shadow flicker, won the inaugural romance writers organisation of south africa s strelitzia award in 2017. 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. Whether youre after fiction or non fiction, or genres such as action, romance, adventure, biographies or cookbooks, youll find them here.

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. Jan 16, 2019 pan macmillan south africa is a trading division of macmillan publishers international limited, specialising in english fiction, non fiction and childrens books. We publish short stories, novels, memoir, biography, poetry, essays, narrative non fiction, reference books and relevant non fiction. Young adult fiction from africa african books collective is proud to be offering the best books for young adults from africa.

Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and young adult fiction in south africa. Greg hamerton on writing finding a publisher for fiction. Manuscript submission verity publishers south africa. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south african publications. Before that, no publishers knew exactly what their counterparts were really doing elsewhere in africa, including neighbouring countries. Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in south africa.

This was an organic evolution of my work with publishers and writers. Publishing in african languages read african books. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. However, all ten other official languages are represented to some extent or another. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see publishers terms and conditions. African sun press is a publishing company based in cape town. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. In an interview i did with rachel last year, she described ssdas evolution. Jun 19, 2018 all are traditional publishers, and none require an agent. Im a frothing sup surfer so besides writing fiction, i share the stoke as a freelance surf writer. 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.