MOBIREADATHON COMPETITION

ASPIRING WRITERS, THIS IS YOUR SPACE!!

Are you an aspiring writer looking for a home to learn about writing and to work with librarians in having your first book published? This is a safe space, to learn and to collaborate until your book is published.

GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE IN THE WORLD OF WRITING! YOUR STORY DESERVES TO BE TOLD!!
Submit your manuscript to digitalpublishing@cojelearning.org.za

COMING SOON: Our first book to be launched, will be an anthology of stories by Senior Citizens who were introduced to basic computer skills and using those skills, they typed these stories about their lives in Johannesburg

Digital Publishing project : for Youth and adults

This is an initiative aimed at encouraging aspiring authors to submit fiction and nonfiction manuscripts/stories for adults and children. We want to contribute in discovering talented writers and to encourage writing for COJ communities.

Links and information on creative writing and publishing will be provided to assist users in their writing endeavours.

The goal is to use the freely available self-publishing digital platforms which are less costly and accessible, to assist the aspiring authors to have their work published, promoted on our library website and other platforms so that they are visible to local and international audiences.

Type Of Books: All stories will have a theme that focuses on African lives and history, uplifting Africans

Submissions of manuscripts: digitalpublishing@cojelearning.org.za

If you know anyone who is an aspiring writer, you can encourage them to visit our website, or to email their work.

LEARN ABOUT WRITING

FIND SUPPORT

COMPETITIONS

Some articles to improve your writing.

http://www.myebook.co.za/the-top-5-mistakes-south-african-authors-make-when-self-publishing-a-book

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-02-06-what-does-it-take-to-succeed-as-a-self-published-book-author-in-south-africa/

https://www.thewritingroom.co.za/writingtips/the-real-cost-of-self-publishing

Support organisations for writers

https://publishsa.co.za/

Publishers’ Association of South Africa

https://www.publishersglobal.com/directory/south-africa/publishers-in-south-africa

Directory of publishers and publishing service providers displays book publishers of South Africa, e-book publishers of South Africa ect.

https://www.anfasa.org.za/

Academic & Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA). They host writing workshops and competitions

https://www.apinnovation.fund/ Africa Publishing Innovation Fund. Supports literacy, book access, indigenous publishing, and library restoration in Africa.

Platforms that run competitions

To practice writing, competitions are the best way to test your skills and to be exposed. Check closing dates and follow the sites regularly.

https://www.sawriterscollege.co.za/the-sa-writers-college-annual-short-story-writing-competition/

https://www.pawnerspaper.com/2022/01/writing-competitions-in-africa-2022.html

http://www.sanlam.co.za/sponsorships/designandculture/Pages/sanlam-prize-for-youth-literature.aspx

https://thewritelife.com/writing-contests/