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.

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.

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.

Most first-time authors spend months on their manuscript and about forty-five minutes thinking about their ISBN. That gap tends to cause problems.

Traditional publishing accepts one to two percent of submissions. Here is what editors are actually looking for — and what has changed in 2026.