Many authors dream of seeing their stories come alive on screen. While there is no guaranteed formula for getting your book adapted into a television series or film, there are practical steps you can take to increase your chances. 1. A Producer May Discover Your Book Sometimes the journey begins when a producer, production company,Continue reading “How to Get Your Book Adapted into a TV Series or Film – Guide by Mbuyiselo Vilakazi”
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African And European Poets Bond At New Lit Fest
NAIROBI, KENYA — On the evening of 29th May 2026, over thirty African poets and musicians performed in a high-energy three-hour show alongside five performance poets from Poland at Eugenia Park, off the Thika Superhighway. The intercultural event was part of the inaugural Asian Literary Festival in Nairobi, which took place on 28th, 29th, andContinue reading “African And European Poets Bond At New Lit Fest”
Adopt-An-Author Hall of Fame
The Price of Freedom by Mosimanegape Leeuw At a time when African literature is too often asked to explain itself, The Price of Freedom by Mosimanegape Leeuw refuses to translate. It insists. Mosimanegape Leeuw is one of six gifted authors whose books were published through PUBLISH’D AFRIKA’s Adopt-An-Author Program for 2025/26. The program was fundedContinue reading “Adopt-An-Author Hall of Fame”
54 “No”s and a Netflix Yes
How Sue Nyathi and Marcia Hutchinson Turned Rejection Into Revolution Rejection letters don’t make headlines. They arrive quietly, fold into your desk drawer, and stack up like weights. But every once in a while, one “yes” arrives late, loud, and changes everything. Ask Sue Nyathi. Ask Marcia Hutchinson. Their stories aren’t just about books. TheyContinue reading “54 “No”s and a Netflix Yes”
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Online Literary Magazine – May 2026 Issue
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Online Literary Magazine – February 2026
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Adopt-An-Author Program – A Call For Submissions 2025
Each year, PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Online Literary Magazine sponsors the editing, proofreading, manuscript development and ultimately publication of six aspiring authors’ works, at no cost to them. Yes, for absolutely free! These are aspiring authors that we identify independently, whose works in our opinion stand out and show promise. The authors also have to be willingContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Adopt-An-Author Program – A Call For Submissions 2025”
FAQ’s Authors Often Ask Self-publishers
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The Silly, The Hilarious and The Downright Bizarre FYI: This Is A Loooong Read!!! This is a dramatisation with answers provided by an honest publisher (Publisher Y), and a not-so-honest publisher (Publisher X). Of course, in some quarters both publishers would be labelled as dishonest. Everyone is entitled toContinue reading “FAQ’s Authors Often Ask Self-publishers”
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