The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal service at. Reach publishers are professional and get the job done first time correctly. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. If you have any additional queries about publishing a book with penguin that are. Struik christian media scm publishes and distributes christian books in south africa. Christian book discounters cbd is a retailer and wholesaler of christian books. Share your stories with the world through one of the industrys leading purveyors of publishing and book marketing services. You will now be able to purchase africa publishing company books online any time. Cum books is a company of people, passionate about the lifechanging power of the gospel.
Its said that the bible is the worlds topselling book. Representing some of the top christian authors and publishers in the world, we provide high quality books to bookshops and online retailers in south africa. Penguin random house south africa comprises the imprints penguin books south. We believe that personal attention is key to maintaining these.
Africa publishing company africa publishing company book store. Christian book discounters trusted resources for africa. Africa christian press, ghana african traditional religion and the christian faith by cornelius olowola africa christian press, ghana history of the church in africa by hildebrandt jonathan. This south african directory of publishers and publishing service providers displays book publishers of south africa, e book publishers of south africa, magazine publishers of south africa, and more full list of media types here. Take some time to look around our new and improved website and online store. 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. Namibia, mozambique and south africa including lesotho and swaziland. Publishers international board on books for young people. We talk about the growth of christianity in africa, south america and asia and how the change in demographics will. Partridge africa is dedicated to preserving this great continents vibrant culture and storytelling history while supporting its burgeoning population of talented writers. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. They are looking for social issues through a christian worldview, spirituality. For example, we dont have literary agents in south africa, and with the. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Clf is looking to publish books that will work within the south african trade book market. Scm is the distributor in south africa for some of the top christian publishers. Unfortunately, we cannot divulge the details of editors at other penguin group companies. Verity publishers is currently developing juvenile fiction and nonfiction titles with special preference for works written in line with south african dept of basic.
For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them. Theres no more lucrative place to be than christian publishing, said a local publisher. Christian art distributors cc in vereeniging, gauteng, south africa christian art distributors cc, vereeniging. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript directly from writers check their websites to see publishers terms and conditions. Christian art media is a division of christian art distributors who has for over 35 years been a distributor of christian content into the south african market. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. How to get published publishers association of south africa. This south african directory of publishers and publishing service providers displays book publishers of south africa, ebook publishers of south africa, magazine publishers of south. Let partridge africa s team of experts guide and support you in your publishing journey. Our purpose is to make wholesome christian books available at discounted prices directly to the public. Christian book discounters is a retailer and wholesaler of christian books. 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.
No need to finish your entire manuscript just submit your wellwritten proposal. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. Sharing the latest and greatest information on christian book releases in south africa. Shop our wide selection of bibles in translations including kjv, niv, nkjv, esv, and more.
Scm is the distributor in south africa for some of the top christian publishers in the world, including thomas nelson, charisma media, destiny image, faithwords, messenger international and lifeway christian resources. Can you please tell me if any of these publishers accept manuscripts from africa. Struik christian media is a leading publisher and distributor of bibles, christian and inspirational titles in south africa, representing some of the top christian. Most overseas publishers, including the penguin group companies around the world, do not accept unsolicited material and require submissions to be made through literary agents. While we only stock resources from publishers and authors believed reliable, the views and opinions of the authors dvd presenters dvd contents expressed therein, sold by christian. 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. 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.
Now, we are ready to bring out our own line of publications under the creativejuicesbooks imprint. For example, we dont have literary agents in south africa, and with the professional advice and knowhow systematically provided by selfpublish sa during the bookmaking process, authors. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. 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.
Share messages that change and inspire the lives of your consumers with books from from struik christian media, publisher and distributor of bibles, and christian and inspirational titles. Bibles for study, worship, outreach, reading, journaling, and devotion. Scm is the distributor in south africa for some of the top christian publishers in the world, including. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a. Christian art gifts has a creative and modern approach for gift ideas including a wide selection of christian gifts, inspirational gifts, bibles, journals, planners, bible covers, teacher gifts, wholesale gifts and more. While we only stock resources from publishers and authors believed reliable, the views and opinions of the authors dvd presenters dvd contents expressed therein, sold by christian liberty books, do not necessarily state, or reflect, the views of christian liberty books, or our affiliates. 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. 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. The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the. And the best news is that its all online, so you dont have to venture very far to get all the latest news on our new books, great competitions and fabulous events. Juta gariep is one of its imprints, which handles youth publishing, as distinct from school textbooks. Christian media scm publishes and distributes christian books in south africa. Christian book publishers book publishing directory. And christian publishing is definitely alive and kicking in south africa on all fronts.
We present this brief survey of religious publishing in south africa. The nlt filament bible combines a beautifully printed compact bible presented in a single column text format with the informationrich capability of the filament app. Eerdmans publishing company is an independent publisher of religious books, from academic books and reference works in theology, biblical studies, and religious history to popular titles in spirituality, social an. Congozaire, angola, malawi, tanzania, zimbabwe, botswana, namibia, mozambique and south africa including lesotho and swaziland. In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a significant new player in the african book publishing. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner.
Genres not accepted by penguin random house south africa include young adult fiction, short stories, novellas, poetry, religious fiction, works. Box 14373, kenwyn 7780, south africa tel 021 797 5101. They publish a variety of genres, including christian childrens books, christian. Christian publishers and agents are looking for a manageable way to find good authors and great books to publish. Theres a new book club on the block, and if books are your thing, you definitely dont want to miss this. For example, we dont have literary agents in south africa, and with the professional advice and knowhow systematically provided by selfpublish sa during the bookmaking process, authors will find themselves perfectly capable of acting on their own behalf to sell their work. He lectured at universities in nigeria and south africa and carried out research in the analysis of geometrically nonlinear. 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. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. Christian publisher christian literature fund submit your. All our products are available through our online store but if you dont find what you are looking for, send us an email. For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them through the publishing process. The christian publishing market with jeremy bouma youtube.
Nov 10, 2014 he now does content marketing with harper collins christian publishers. We provide throughout the world, but the main focus is on the. It is the mission of christian art media to distribute the finest in christian entertainment and teaching resources to the african region. We have extensive nationwide distribution through independent booksellers and all the major retail chains including cna, exclusive books, pna, bargain books and cum books. 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. In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to. Request to remove new holland publishers official site. Print process management for psalmbooks, hymnals and other church media.
Hi my name is sipho nkonyane i live in south africa an im a christian book writer. 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. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. We are christian book publishers based in singapore. We have the largest variety of christian products under one roof. As a specialist in customer care training and consulting, reach publishing is definitely the right publisher to be. Your book will only be considered by penguin books south africa. Manuscript submission verity publishers south africa.
Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book fair. Directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. They are more focused on what they call thoughtful christian books, books. Christian booksellers of south africa and christian book distributors have strong web presences linking publishers, wholesalers and retailers, distance educators, churches and individual. We have been putting christian content into the hands of south africans through publishing and.
Authors of business books, the motivational and psychologyselfhelp genre, christian and. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book. As a specialist in customer care training and consulting, reach publishing is definitely the right publisher to be with. How many copies does the average general book in south africa sell. We provide throughout the world, but the main focus is on the southern african market. All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of selfpublishing services as well as. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. We provide authors like you the opportunity to publish your work here and abroad. 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. The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal.
Publishing your book yourself makes sense for a number of reasons. We provide our bibles and related products through the main christian and other retailers, ministries and churches. Formed from the merging of random house penguin books south africa and random house struik in 2015, penguin. For a quick faq on getting published in south africa, read this guide from the publishers association of south africa. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and.
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