PubliSoko

PubliSoko is Africa Speaks’ manuscript marketplace, created to connect Christian African authors with Christian publishers within the Africa Speaks network.

Have you already written a book and are looking for the right publisher? Or are you a Christian publisher seeking manuscripts that align with your mission and publishing focus?

A clear system. A professional process.

A Christ-centred publishing ecosystem.

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WHY PUBLISOKO

Across Africa, many authors have completed manuscripts but struggle to find the right publisher. At the same time, publishers are looking for strong, well-positioned manuscripts but often cannot find them easily.

PubliSoko provides a clear, structured pathway for manuscript discovery.

PubliSoko guides you through a structured submission process that helps you present your manuscript in the way publishers think and evaluate.

Publishers within the Africa Speaks network can then review your work and reach out directly if it aligns with their mission and publishing focus.

This is a system where authors become more discoverable, and publishers can engage more effectively.

SUBMIT MANUSCRIPT

Understanding the Publishing Process

Publishing is not only about good writing. It is about selecting, developing, and distributing books that serve a defined audience and align with a publisher’s mission and catalogue.

Every manuscript is evaluated within this broader context. Understanding how this process works helps you position your work more effectively from the start.

Manuscript Acquistion

This is where your manuscript is first considered.

Publishers review submissions to determine whether a manuscript aligns with their mission, audience, and publishing focus. They are assessing clarity of concept, strength of message, and overall fit within their catalogue.

This stage determines whether your manuscript moves forward or stops here.

Editing Process

If your manuscript is acquired, it enters editorial development.

Editors work closely with you to refine the structure, strengthen the argument or narrative, and ensure the book communicates clearly to its intended audience. This stage transforms your manuscript into a publishable work.

Production

Once the content is finalised, the manuscript moves into production.

This includes design, layout, typesetting, and formatting. Your manuscript becomes a finished book, prepared for print and digital formats.

Distribution and Marketing

The final stage is getting your book into the hands of readers.

Publishers manage distribution channels, visibility, and marketing efforts to ensure your book reaches the right audience and achieves its intended impact.

Why This Matters for You

The way your manuscript is presented at the acquisition stage determines whether it progresses through the rest of the journey.

Access the Author Publishing Guide and position your manuscript for successful submission

AUTHOR PUBLISHING GUIDE

FAQs

Yes. We prioritize the safety and confidentiality of your work. First, we do not require full manuscripts — only brief proposals that provide enough context for publishers to determine initial interest. Additionally, proposals are only accessible to verified publishers within our secure platform.

PubliSoko is an open system where multiple Christian publishers in the Africa Speaks network can view your manuscript. Publishers contact authors based on their preferences and needs, so discovery may take time. If your work fits a publisher’s focus, they will reach out directly.

Africa Speaks does not offer self-publishing training directly. We partner with training institutions and will share information when relevant publishing or self-publishing training opportunities are available.

Yes, authors may submit multiple proposals as long as each is distinct and meets our submission guidelines. This may increase your chances of being discovered by publishers with different interests. In the future, PubliSoko will also offer optional paid editorial review services.

No. Submission of proposals on our platform is currently free of charge. Our goal is to foster a thriving Christian publishing ecosystem by making it accessible to both aspiring authors and publishers.

The platform has Christian publishing houses and independent Christian publishers within the Africa Speaks network. All participating publishers affirm the Africa Speaks Statement of Faith.

Publishers will contact you directly using the email provided during submission. The initial contact occurs through the PubliSoko platform, and Africa Speaks will be aware of this first interaction. Africa Speaks is not liable for agreements made outside the platform.

Yes. Authors can update or withdraw their proposals at any time from their dashboard before publishers express interest. This ensures you remain in control of your work and how it’s presented to potential publishers.
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