A wave of new fiction from nigeria, as young writers. Publishing a book in nigeria isnt difficult if you know the secrets. How to publish a book in nigeria infoguide nigeria. Extension publications limited is one of the leading publishing firm situated in abuja, that focuses on development of quality books of all levels of education ranging from nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary. In nigeria, book publishing is risky business gbemi shasore. List of best book publishers in lagos, nigeria, top book publishers in lagos, nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. And they have been able to publish their books as easy as the sun melts snow.
Streetlib nigeria is a publishing portal for authors and publishers in nigeria to digitally distribute their books around the world, with no upfront fees. Harmony publishing plays a pivotal role in publishing in nigeria, is a provider of selfpublishing services aimed at helping authors realise their dreams while minimising the encumbrances associated with getting published. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. Shoneyin, the author of the secret lives of baba segis wives, has emerged as a prominent figure in nigerias publishing scene, somewhere between an impresario and a literary fairy. Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria. Books play a vital role in the development of any society. Of course this diversity is one of nigerias intrinsic problems but it is also what makes it such a stimulating place. For any book to be published in nigeria you need a good fund, editors, publishing company, proper licensing. Cost of publishing a book in nigeria how to publish a book guide. Evangel publisher is one of the leading christian publishing firms in nigeria.
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Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing is one of the most unregulated industries in nigeria. An isbn can be obtained from the national libraries in lagos or abuja. An isbn goes for two thousand five hundred n2, 500 per book. I have published two books on amazon kindle store in the past as a nigerian but i.
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Do some research to figure out if there is even a point in publishing your book in the first place. In nigeria, book publishing is risky business gbemi. And generally for any book to sell, proper and adequate knowledge of what you are righting about is required. All you require to become a publisher is to erect a signpost outside your office or residence. From that time, publishing started growing in nigeria with different objectives for the business. Beltam publishers nig ltd is a book publishing outfit based in lagos, publishing textbooks for nursery and primary schools. I don think we need einstein to tell us the result of that equation. Visit our site to get started and click on get published to submit your. Publishing and selling your book on amazon kindle in nigeria the. Yes, it depends on whether you want to selfpublish your book or you want it done for you by a publisher. The art of publishing in nigeria still needs some adjustment in order to make publishing reachable to many nigerians who wish to publish their work. Cms press, which has published thousands of books in nigeria, is a product of that seed planted by henry townsend.
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