KDP vs Local Distribution: How South African Authors Should Choose
Should a South African author publish on Amazon KDP for global reach, or focus on local distribution? The real trade-offs, and why you may not have to choose between them.
How to Self-Publish a Book in South Africa: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Self-publishing in South Africa is easier than ever and more confusing too, because most advice is American. The full local sequence, from finished manuscript to ISBN, legal deposit, and distribution.
What We Look for in a Manuscript
Independent publishing has never been easier. Getting a book read has never been harder. What Hayshack Press looks for in a manuscript — and what authors actually need from a publisher.
The ISBN Question: What Every South African Author Needs to Know Before Publishing
Most first-time authors spend months on their manuscript and about forty-five minutes thinking about their ISBN. That gap tends to cause problems.
What Traditional Publishers Are Actually Looking For in 2026
Traditional publishing accepts one to two percent of submissions. Here is what editors are actually looking for — and what has changed in 2026.
