Poetree Publications presents its quarterly discussion, introducing aspiring authors to the basics and beginning steps to self-publishing in South Africa.
The following topics will be discussed by the panellists:
- Marketing & distribution
- Cover design
- Printing
- Copyright & the Copyright Amendment Act
- Bookshops & creative selling portals
Ayanda Xaba, participant this year’s Brussels to Karoo residency, will be part of the discussion panel on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
Ayanda Xaba published her first novel, The EZ Gang (umSinsi Press), at 16, followed by five self-published hard copies: Ulala: The Journey of Discovery, award-winning Through Her Eyes, The Maiden & The Bear, SCARRED and DAMNED; and an e-book, No One’s Hero, on Amazon. She is currently working on the third book in her SCARRED series, Triggered.
Come and learn more about distribution and marketing, translating self-published works, the manuscript preparation process, copyright laws, government procurement, the ins and outs of how bookshops operate, printing options and the book set-up process.
Discussion details:
- Date: 14 November 2024
- Time: 18:00
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Cost: R150 pp (confirm registration with proof of payment)
Send your proof of payment to info@poetreepublications.co.za
