Self-Publishing for Authors in South Africa
We edit, design, publish and print your book, and you keep 100% of your royalties and rights.
Self-publishing in South Africa, start to finish
Authors in South Africa and across Africa use Harmony Publishing to turn a finished manuscript into a book that is on sale worldwide. The team handles the work in one place, so you do not have to find an editor, a designer, an ISBN agency and a distributor separately.
- Editing. Developmental review, line editing, copyediting and proofreading, matched to the state of your manuscript.
- Cover design. A front cover for your genre and a full wrap for print, with spine and back cover.
- Interior layout. A print-ready interior for paperback or hardcover, and an eBook file.
- ISBN and barcode. Your own ISBN and the barcode printed on the back cover.
- Global distribution. Your book listed on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and Kobo, so readers find it wherever they shop.
- Printed copies. Paperback or hardcover copies for launches, events and your own sales, delivered to South Africa.
Publishing companies in South Africa: how to choose
Whether you look at publishing companies in South Africa or at an international self-publishing company, ask each one the same questions: what is included, who owns your rights and royalties, and what the total price is, including delivery. We set out those checks, with sources, on our comparison pages, and you can read what other authors say on the reviews page.
Weigh us against other options on our compare page, and read what authors say in our reviews.
Printed copies for launches and events
If you are searching for book printing in Johannesburg or book printing in Cape Town, here is how we work: we print your copies and deliver them to your address in South Africa. Quantity, trim size, paper, binding and delivery decide the price per copy, and we confirm all of it in your quote before you pay. See book printing for the options.
Cover design that sells your book
A cover is the first thing a reader sees in an online listing. Read how our book cover design works, from brief to print-ready files.
Questions from authors in South Africa
Can authors in South Africa self-publish with Harmony Publishing?
Yes. We work with authors in South Africa and across Africa. You keep 100% of your royalties and all rights to your book.
Where will my book be sold?
Your book is listed with global retailers including Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and Kobo, so readers in South Africa and abroad can buy it.
Can I get printed copies delivered to South Africa?
Yes. Paperback and hardcover copies are delivered to you, and shipping is quoted for your address before you pay.
Do I need an ISBN?
If your book will be sold through retailers or distributors, it needs an ISBN and a barcode on the back cover. We register it for you as part of the process.
How do I get a price?
Prices depend on the services and the number of copies. Tell us about your book and we send a quote in US dollars with the full list of what it includes. See the compare page to weigh us against other options first.
Ready to publish your book?
Compare what each package includes, or send us your questions on WhatsApp.