Editing and Proofreading
There is more to editing and proofreading than just juggling words, straightening language and correcting grammar. An editor also has to be able to, amongst other things, spot plausibility issues in your writing, ensure the characters are believable and relatable, tighten the plot and flow, and ensure that every sentence is concise and edgy. An editor has to be able to keep the manuscript as factual and near to real-life as possible and not misrepresent cultures and traditions.
At PUBLISH’D AFRIKA, every manuscript is developed to the best of our abilities while ensuring that the writer’s voice is retained in the narrative.
Typesetting and Formatting
The interior of your book is just as important as the exterior. You can have the best book cover in the world, but if your inners are poorly typesetted, the book will not resonate with readers. How your book is typesetted and formatted goes a long way in influencing the reading experience.
Ghostwriting
Just because you cannot tell the difference between a noun and an adjective does not mean you should not tell your own story. At PUBLISH’D AFRIKA, we believe that everyone has a story bubbling inside them, and it is our pleasure to help you get it out to the world. Give us a call so we can help you get started.
Cover/Banner/Magazine Design
A good book cover design gives the reader an idea of what the book is about before they turn the first page. A well-written blurb complements the cover. The cover and the blurb are the reader’s first contact with your work, hence they should not just be good, but excellently executed.
At PUBLISH’D AFRIKA, the designer takes the time to read and familiarise herself with the book, storyline and subject matter before attempting the first design. For more detailed and sophisticated covers, we have a team of illustrators on retainer, with a track record of bringing to life what authors envision for their books.
We also design magazines, banners, flyers and posters.
Marketing (Optional)
Co-founder of PUBLISH’D AFRIKA, Thokozani Magagula, has been in the media space for 16 years, with a decade as the Bureau Chief of South Africa’s biggest newspaper, Daily Sun. He taps into the contacts developed and experience gained in over a decade and half to set up a media campaign that includes radio, newspaper and magazine interviews to ensure that your work gets maximum exposure.
ISBN / Barcode Allocation / Legal Deposit
As an added service to authors, ISBN numbers, barcodes and legal deposit are supplied at no cost.
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