I’m overjoyed to announce the release of the second edition of “A Guide To Self-publishing In South Africa“! It is now available on Amazon in eBook format. A paperback version is on its way as well! If you’re a South African wanting to self-publish your book, this book will show you how, using all the…
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A Guide To Self-Publishing In South Africa
A guide to being an indie author in spite of being stuck in South Africa, by Christina Engela. So you wrote a book. Be it a novel, a collection of short stories, a how-to-braid-your-own-back-hair-without-a-mirror-and-a-third-hand guide, or an academic research paper about the fascinating night life of hump-backed snails. Whatever it is, you need to get…
More Isn’t Always Better – My Self-publishing Platform Strategy Revisited
In 2020 I posted an article entitled “Which Self-Publishing Platform – Or All Of Them?” in which I described my contemporary strategy of posting my books for sale via several self-publishing platforms simultaneously. The main benefits of this strategy, I argued then, was that I could reach more outlets internationally rather than limiting the distribution…
Some Great Resources For Writers
Welcome, readers – to the newest installment in a series of posts on my website featuring fellow writers from around the world!
Which Self-Publishing Platform – Or All Of Them?
“Where can I find your books?” A reader’s question – and a writer’s dilemma. After all, readers are likely to find your books where you, the author, have put them. Levity aside, as far as self-publishing authors are concerned, I’ve found that many of my peers will simply choose one publishing platform and then stick…
A Brief Introduction To Self-Publishing – Part 5
Good morning, friends and fans! In this series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you some…
A Brief Introduction To Self-Publishing – Part 4
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…
A Brief Introduction To Self-Publishing – Part 3
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…
A Brief Introduction To Self-Publishing – Part 2
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…
A Brief Introduction To Self-Publishing – Part 1
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…