How authors can deposit books into the National Library Deposits

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, in the deepest and darkest part of the forest of alphabetical letters and punctuation, a story was born. Fed by the hands of relatable metaphors and nurtured by the milk of grammatical construction, the story slowly grew — from a single moving sentence to a…

There is no doubt that the digital age has taken the world by storm, from cancel culture to trends and influencing. BookTok has made one of the biggest impacts, not only for readers but for authors as well. People have taken to vlogging—video blogging—as a way of creating an online presence. Others monetise their vlogging…

You’ve just finished the last bit of editing on your novel, and it’s on its way to cover design, layout, and typesetting. Once the printers are done, you’ll just have to market your book and sell it in South Africa. Easy, right…?  No, not that easy. Here are a few helpful tips for publishing and…

In recent years, the publishing industry has seen significant changes, with emerging technologies challenging the landscape most of us grew up in. The rise of eBooks and audiobooks has not only increased accessibility to a wide variety of reading material but has also ignited a heated debate between physical and electronic formats. Despite the enduring…

Writing is a solitary journey, a dance with words that often takes writers to places of vulnerability and creativity. However, many writers find themselves navigating this journey without the support of their loved ones. It’s an unfortunate reality that, despite the artistic pursuit, lack of encouragement too often casts a shadow on the creative process….

The growing interest in the art of writing and publishing is encouraging but not enough. Now, more than ever, writers must exploit their talents to benefit communities globally. Victor Hugo’s words, “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come,” is a huge reminder that if we have the power to share ideas…