Black tower publishers nig ltd could be your answer. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun. In a recent new york times article, nigerian writer tricia nwaubani argued that western publishers still determine the type of african fiction to be published and this is often for western eyes. Book publishers in lagos, nigeria list of book publishers. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the. If you are an author and have any intention of publishing your book, i will advise you to patronize any of the following publishing companies. Our mission is to find original and unique voices and get their books into the. Nigeria shares with other developing countries a variety of problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books.
A discussion of the advantages of having a welldeveloped indigenous publishing industry follows, along with recommendations for establishing and promoting such an. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Does not handle genre fiction, poetry, childrens literature, picture books, film. Focuses on the book publishing industry in nigeria. They require you to send in a short synopsis maximum 2 pages and three chapters recommend the first three, though the first and any other two are acceptable. However, from a serious nigerian publishers perspective, its just not possible to print books locally to a consistent level of quality and at a price that would make the books affordable to nigerian readers. Authors in smaller publishing markets writing books of strictly local interest. Lets take a look at the top 10 book publishing companies in nigeria. It is a rallying point for all book, journals, and electronic publishers in the country since its inception. Publishing in nigeria from the aspect of the nonindigenous publishing house. Black tower global enterprise is a company, which runs the mainline online selfpublishing organization.
If youre trying to publish the book in nigeria, your chances of finding a traditional and honest publisher are very slim. Hope waddell of the presbyterian church of scotland mission. The association provides a forum through which publishers come together and deliberate on various issues affecting the publishing industry and the book trade at large. Write and publish your book reply by solomon henschel on monday february 17, 2014 at 11. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the. However, if youve written a great novel, then you can try pitching it to literary agencies abroad.
Using the swot analysis, the research looks at some of the strengths, challenges, basic problems and opportunities associated with the book publishing in nigeria. Pirates actually reduce both the profit realized by the author and that realized by the publisher. There are many pirates in nigeria who disrupt the art of publishing in nigeria. Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing. However, with the recent establishment of book selling businesses either print or electronic, it is logical to say nigerians read. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the prospects for the industry in the electronic age, through debates about government book policies, to training and the role of publishing organisations. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. How to publish a book in nigeria information guide in nigeria. While at university sarah met her husband the nigerian artist, abe odedina. Lack of professional expertise in bibliographic work and marketing. University press plc in place of oxford university press. The company has a subsidiary company called nelson publishers which it acquired in 2004. A boutique literary agency, van aggelen african literary agency only receive queries via email. Book publishing and piracy in nigeria nigerian law.
Agents use their connections and knowledge of the publishing industry to help. The study examines the problems of book publishing industry in nigeria as books are effective medium of communication for intellectualism. Book publishing business is a lucrative business that needs a lot of strategic planning to start and a business coach like dayo adetiloye to help you. Problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books.
Furthermore, table 2 highlighted the causes of book piracy as. Book agents play an important role in not only finding buyers and sellers for rights, but in lending credence to the quality of work. That project was the beginning of revival of book trade in nigeria as publishing houses have been experiencing recession in years prior to that time. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. Popular nigeria books meet your next favorite book. Macmillan nigeria publishers limited is one of the leading publishers located in abuja, that specializes on publishing of education materials for all levels for teachers, students and institution. Literary agents association of canadian publishers. However, if youve written a great novel, then you can try pitching it to literary agencies. Tens of thousands of books are published every year in canada. There was this link to good literary agencies that someone posted here a while back. Book publishing in nigeria is essentially a private sector affair. The sun publishing ltd is located in abuja, nigeria. Literary agents for african writers african literary. Often when say a nigerian writers does choose to query a us literary agent as a.
Write and publish your book tips to make money in nigeria. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution, and lack of capital are all evident. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of. This research examines the early history of book publishing in nigeria using the onibonje publishers, a sole proprietor and family venture in nigeria, as a case study. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading. Publishing in nigeria is nowadays often thought of as a guy with a press and little else besides. Though farafina continues to struggle against the limitations of publishing in nigeria, notably poor. This sample book publishing business plan in nigeria can be used for grant applications, bank loans, proposal writing, business concept note, competitions etc. List of top international literary agentsagency book publishing. The new gong publishers of new african fiction, poetry.
Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. Get the book issues in book publishing in nigeria putting the necessary infrastructure in place is a challenge to publishing. I am not currently considering poetry, picture books, romance, science fiction, or fantasy at this time. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. The nigerian book publishing industry is one that is overlooked by many, probably because it is widely portrayed that nigerians dont read. Introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965.
However, from a serious nigerian publishers perspective, its just not possible to print books. In 1999 to early 2000s, with the advent of the 3 rd republic and the promulgation of the universal primary education act, we have been participating in book supplies and training need of states. The new gong basically functions as a cooperative of writers leveraging on their own editorial, managerial and technical skills to run a publishing project to produce quality books. Company is working in advertising, newspaper publishers business activities. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution. Since most publishers of fiction do not accept unsolicited manuscript submissions from debut writers, literary agents are the most realistic route. Jun 26, 2011 early history of book publishing in nigeria the very first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar in 1846 by rev. This sample book publishing business plan in nigeria can be used for grant applications, bank loans, proposal. No science fiction, fantasy, romance, poetry, or screenplays. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books.
Here are ten publishing companies in nigeria in no particular order defying that logic by producing literature of all kinds for local and. How to get a literary agent for your book the reedsy blog. It was july 2010 that the idea to publish a book became more intense. We have an expert inhouse team that can take care of every aspect of.
A high level of book piracy prevalence rate of 80%, cutting across all levels of education in nigeria can be observed from the tables. For many years the book trade was almost wholly dependent on imports and the closest thing to local publishing was foreign publishers agents. List of best book publishers in lagos, nigeria, top book publishers in lagos, nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. In making sure that this form of art, written art, still stands, i will be sharing with you these five easy steps to publishing a book in nigeria, and im sure it will work anywhere in the world. They are paid a fixed percentage usually twenty percent on foreign sales and. Textbook publishing in nigeria ode ninu igbo irunmole by d. Submit up to 6 poems on any subject of 60 lines or less, or a long poem up to 200 lines plus 2 shorter poems. We have an expert in house team that can take care of every aspect of creating your book s.
Literamed publications nigeria ltd, a leading childrens book publisher in nigeria was incorporated in 1969. Book publishing in nigeria is facing some problems. Inadequacy of indigenous publishing in the country. Established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. The new gong basically functions as a cooperative of writers. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria. The major problems facing book publishing in nigeria are listed below. Advantages of indigenous publishing in promoting nigerian history, culture, language and social and economic life. Mar 30, 2014 42 thoughts on how to selfpublish a book in nigeria in five easy steps. The new gong, is an innovative publishing house working out of lagos, nigeria, which seeks to showcase the best of nigerian writing in english. Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria.
Home page nigerian publishers association nigerian. Many writers believe they must have a literary agent in order to get published, but. Evans brothers nigeria publishers limited evans profile. In todays market, probably 80 percent of books published by new york houses get sold by literary agents. In 1999 to early 2000s, with the advent of the 3 rd. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission.
The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria. Book publishing in nigeria has gone electronic as educational books make up 60% of books that can be published in nigeria, in comparison with other books. It took onibonoje publishers, which marked its 50th anniversary in publishing in 2009, a long, tasking journey to arrive its present status. Below are the points to consider when writing a book.
With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the company is leading a revolution in the movement to publish books by africans for africans. Early history of book publishing in nigeria the very first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar in 1846 by rev. Its imprint, lantern books, is a household name in nigeria and west africa. Grace springs africa publishers 9 ilupeju byepass beside kfc building. African fiction and nonfiction books and high quality cook books. The press was used to print bible lessons and later arithmetical books for schools. Evans brothers nigeria publishers limited has continued to thrive in the development of high quality educational and curriculumbased books, as well as leisure books. Literamed has in its stable over 400 titles of books all widely accepted in nigerian schools. Literary agents most often represent novelists, screenwriters, and nonfiction writers. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading culture, piracy and dearth of expertise were interrogated. Find the agent, not the agency, that works for you. The npa is the only collective voice of publishers in nigeria. Today, literamed publications limited is nigerias leading childrens book publisher, and its imprint, lantern books, has become a household name in nigeria and throughout west africa. Aug 20, 2010 established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers.
Black tower global enterprise is a company, which runs the mainline online self publishing organization. Our book printing house will work with you based on your budget, and still give your project the professional look it deserves. How to find a literary agent for your book jane friedman. This is the general guideline that explain what to do and what not to do when writing a book, or a particular type of book. I am a writer and i have written several novels, poems and other books.
You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Grace springs africa book publishing, business cards. It comprises fifteen chapters from some of the best minds on the nigerian and international publishing scenes. A country with authors like prof chinua achebe, prof wole soyinka, chimamanda adichie, the art of publishing in nigeria still has need to find its feet. The study is descriptive and data sourced from secondary sources.
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