Traditional Publishing
What is Publishing?
Publishing is the activity of making information, literature, music, software and other content available to the public for sale or for free. Traditionally, the term refers to the distribution of printed works, such as books, newspapers, and magazines.
Traditional Publishing
In traditional publishing, the publisher bears the costs, such as editing, marketing, and paying advances so that the author can receive royalties from the success of his/her book achieves.
Pros of Traditional Publishing
- In traditional publishing, the publisher bears the costs, such as editing, and marketing and the author earns passive income in royalties.
- Because the process is closely monitored, the quality of books published by a publisher is high and most books make good sales in numbers and monitary value.
Cons of Traditional Publishing
- Previously the barriers to local publishing were too high but now changes in technology have opened the doors to new possibilities and opportunities.
- The process of publishing can seem to be complex for an individual to handle.
- Publishers receive hundreds of manuscripts to review and only a few make it to be published. This cuts out many authors from getting published.
Support Services for Authors
Needing a service to launch and distribute your book?
Editing & Proofreading (from) Kes 16,000
When it comes to books, an editor is seen as a gatekeeper between the author and the audience. An editor has to take a dual sided point of view in order to keep both parties happy. Authors know their stories inside and out, and have had a strong personal relationship with their manuscript for months or sometimes years.
Without an editor, you won’t necessarily see those things are there, or you won’t think they need fixing. The editor is there to bring out the best in your work. Writers can’t help but fall in love with their own writing. … An editor will point out areas of text that could be rewritten to improve flow and cohesion.
Cover & Layout Design (from) Kes 11,000
Professional and catchy book cover and layout design instantly grabs the attention of your target audience and makes them take a second look. A well-designed book cover and layout tells the readers that the author is serious about the work and is a thorough professional.
ISBN Acquisition Kes 4,000
ISBN helps your readers identify and order the exact book they want to purchase.
Libraries, bookstores, online retailers, distributors, and wholesalers depend on this unique identifier to track purchases and sales, and it will be necessary to apply for an ISBN if you intend to sell to them.
Copyright Facilitation Kes 5,000
Copyright law has a dual role. It provides exclusive rights to authors in order to protect their work for a limited period of time but it was also established to promote creativity and learning.
It makes easier for authors to make money selling their books, by preventing bookstores and other sellers from buying one copy of a book, making copies of the book, and then selling the copies to their customers.
Writing Classes (from) Kes 15,000
A writing mentorship class helps a writer by giving honest feedback. This constructive critique can improve your writing process and teach you new ways to approach your stories.
Publishing (from) Kes 45,000
This includes comprehensive editing, proofreading, cover design, inside text layout, acquiring ISBN and facilitating copyrighting.
Marketing & Distribution Strategy Development (Course) Kes 5,000
For self published authors, book marketing and distribution can pose a challenge. Empower yourself with this course.
Book Programs (from) Kes 20,000
Turn your book into a program. Get consultation, development of curriculum, hosting and mentorship.
Join An Authors Fellowship Kes 2,000
African Christian Authors Book Award program recognizes and promotes quality in Christian authorship in East Africa. Presented annually to Christian authors, the Award program celebrates the “best of the year” in 10 categories. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The Winner in each category is announced and awarded at African Christian Authors Gala