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Submit your own work
Only submit work that you are authorised to submit. Do not submit another person's book or material unless you have the necessary rights or permission.
BooksAfrrik Author Guide
Book Listing Guidelines
Prepare your book and its information clearly and accurately before submitting it to BooksAfrrik for review and possible publication.
Before Submission
Give your book the right foundation
A strong book submission begins with accurate information, a complete manuscript and content that you have the right to submit.
These guidelines support the submission process
BooksAfrrik reviews submitted manuscripts before publication. Following these guidelines can help you present your work clearly and give readers accurate information about your book.
Core Guidelines
What to keep in mind
Before submitting your manuscript, review these important principles.
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Provide accurate information
Make sure the information associated with your book is truthful and accurately represents the work, including its title, author information and description.
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Submit a complete manuscript
Submit the manuscript you want BooksAfrrik to review. Avoid submitting incomplete drafts or material that you do not intend to publish.
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Check your work carefully
Review your manuscript before submission for obvious errors, missing sections, formatting problems and other issues that could affect the reading experience.
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Use an accurate description
Your book description should give readers a clear understanding of what the book is about without making misleading claims about its content.
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Respect readers and creators
Submitted material should respect the rights of authors, creators, readers and other people whose work or identity may be represented in your content.
Book Information
Help readers understand your book
The information attached to a digital book helps readers decide whether it is right for them.
Keep your book details clear, relevant and consistent with the manuscript you submit.
Book title
Use the correct title of your book and keep it consistent with the submitted manuscript.
Author information
Make sure your author information accurately identifies the person or people responsible for the work.
Book description
Give readers a useful and honest introduction to the book without misleading promotional claims.
Content consistency
Make sure the information you provide accurately reflects the actual content of your manuscript.
Quality Check
Review before you submit
Taking time to review your manuscript can help ensure that your submission is complete and ready for review.
- Check that the manuscript is complete.
- Review spelling, grammar and obvious typographical errors.
- Check that the book title and author information are accurate.
- Make sure the description accurately represents the book.
- Remove material that you do not have the right to publish or distribute.
- Check that your submission represents the book you intend to publish.
Rights & Originality
Make sure you have the right to submit your work
Authors are responsible for ensuring that the material they submit can lawfully be submitted for publication.
Your manuscript
Submit work that you created or are authorised to submit for publication.
Third-party material
Be careful when including material created by others. Obtain the necessary permission or rights where required.
Accuracy
Do not misrepresent another person's work as your own or provide false information about authorship.
Submission Process
When your book is ready
Once your author account has been created and verified, you can submit your manuscript through the BooksAfrrik author portal.
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Sign in
Access your verified author account.
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Prepare
Make sure your manuscript and book information are ready.
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Submit
Submit your manuscript through the author portal.
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Await review
BooksAfrrik reviews the submitted manuscript before making a publication decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Listing questions
Do I need an author account before submitting a book?
Yes. Authors begin by creating an account through the BooksAfrrik author portal and completing the verification process before submitting a manuscript.
Does following these guidelines guarantee publication?
No. Following the guidelines helps you prepare your submission, but every manuscript is subject to the BooksAfrrik review process.
Can I submit someone else's book?
Only if you have the necessary rights or authorisation to submit the work for publication.
Does BooksAfrrik currently publish physical books?
BooksAfrrik currently focuses on digital books.
Where do I submit my manuscript?
Manuscripts are submitted through the BooksAfrrik author portal after your author account has been verified.
Where can I learn more about getting started?
Visit the Author Guide for an overview of the BooksAfrrik author journey.
Your story starts here.
Prepare your manuscript, review your book information and begin your author journey with BooksAfrrik.