Thank you for your interest in getting published by Masobe Books. We love African stories that deal with any one or more of the plethora of themes that engulf us; stories that resonate, written simply; stories from this side of the world with a universal appeal; something new, something exciting, stories that make your heart race and your hands shake; books that you want to press into the hands of all your friends immediately and stand over them until they’ve finished so you can discuss it together. If you think you have what it takes to be a Masobe Author, send us a mail during our submissions window.
Our 3-Step Process
From the moment you submit your manuscript to the exhilarating day of publication, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Embrace the opportunity to share your unique voice and story, rooted in African themes with a universal appeal, and join our community of celebrated authors.
Submit Manuscript
Kickstart your journey to becoming a Masobe Author by submitting your manuscript during our open window from February 1st to March 31st.
Review
Upon receipt, our editorial team will meticulously review your submission. This process takes up to eight weeks, and you’ll hear from us if your manuscript sparks an interest.
Publish
If your manuscript meets our criteria and stands out to our editors, we will extend an offer to publish your work under the Masobe Books imprint.
Guidelines for Submission
Please note that only ONE submission per writer is allowed. Multiple submissions may lead to disqualification.
In 2024, while we encourage submissions from all genres of literary fiction and non-fiction, we are particularly on the lookout for ROMANCE. Who does not love love?
You will be required to attach a one-page synopsis of the work you are submitting in Microsoft Word. Please include all major plot points in your synopsis, including spoilers, and especially the end.
You will be required to attach a sample of the work in question. This should be the first 3 chapters or first 3 stories of your manuscript in Microsoft Word.
Send your manuscript sample in double-spaced, indented paragraph, justified only. We prefer Courier New font type with a font size of 12pt.
Your submission will be acknowledged and assessed by our editors. We will respond within eight weeks IF AND ONLY IF we are provisionally interested in publishing your work, after which we would ask for more of your material. If after reading the rest of the work and we find it to our taste and cut, we would then present you with an offer.
Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we may not be able to respond to you immediately.
Masobe Books is not accepting unsolicited poetry submissions or plays at this time. Unsolicited submissions sent to other Masobe email addresses may be overlooked. Hard copy submissions will not be acknowledged or returned.
You can also bless the world with your work through self-publishing. To publish under our self-publishing imprint, please send a mail to makere@masobebooks.com. The mail should state your intent. Include the first three chapters of your work and your bio. We will respond promptly.
Please see the FAQs or email info@masobebooks.com for further information on how to publish with us.
Submit Manuscript
Submissions will open 1st of February, 2025. Please check back later.