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A few of the 100s of mistakes publishers can make
As publishers there are so many things that can go wrong in publishing a book. Some of those mistakes are printer's mistakes, designer's mistakes, proofreader's and editor's...
A writing seminar with Fiona Snyckers, loads of new Modjaji titles, and other July news
You're invited: Successful author, Fiona Snyckers, on how to write a page-turning novel We had planned to launch The School Gates at Exclusive Books, Melrose Arch on July 1st but...
Successful author, Fiona Snyckers on how to write a page-turning novel
Have you ever wondered how writers do what they do? How they write novels that keep you interested and turning page after page into the early hours of the morning? Join us on...
NOMMO longlist nominees, a publishing webinar with Helen Moffett, and more exciting June news
You're invited: Hands-On Books launches Cosmonauts do it in Heaven by Keith Gottschalk Join us on Wednesday 9 June 2021 in celebrating the (virtual) launch of Keith Gottschalk's...
Sunday Times CNA Literary Awards, successful Pride of Noonlay launch and more May news
Two Modjaji titles make the 2021 Sunday Times CNA Literary Awards longlist Two Modjaji Books titles are longlisted for this year’s Sunday Times CNA Literary Awards. Raise a glass...
Small Publishers deadline extended and other April news
Modjaji online pop-up sale Modjaji Books is having an online pop-up sale! We're offering free delivery if you buy more than R500 worth of books. We are trying to generate some...
Custom publishing possibilities
One of the things we have done since we first opened up for business has been to make a limited number of books for clients, as in custom publishing. During the pandemic, as a...
Courses, workshops, books and other resources Modjaji recommends for writers
Modjaji Books is not accepting submissions in 2021. We encourage writers who would like to submit to Modjaji to submit elsewhere, read more books (especially books published by...
It’s March already! A month of bookish events and other news
African Small Publishers Catalogue A reminder that Modjaji is still accepting submissions from African small publishers and advertisers for the 2021 African Small Publishers...