Masobe Books is one of Africa’s leading publishers dedicated to promoting both emerging and emerging African voices. Established in 2021, the Nigeria-based publisher already has an enviable roster of titles from some of Africa’s best talents, and their covers are regarded as some of the best in the world by many who have encountered breathtaking masterpieces.
Masobe is always seeking to discover fresh voices in African literature and is presently open for submissions until March 31, 2024. If you are sitting on a manuscript, you should definitely shoot it their way. It could be your cover we’re drooling over next, who knows?
Submission is free.
Submission guidelines are as follows:
- Only ONE submission is allowed per writer. Multiple submissions may lead to disqualification.
- Submissions are encouraged from all genres of literary fiction and non-fiction, but Masobe is particularly on the lookout for ROMANCE.
- You will be required to attach a one-page synopsis of the work you are submitting in Microsoft Word. You’re to 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. Masobe prefers Courier New font type with a font size of 12pt.
For more information, click here. To submit your work, click here and fill out the submission form.
Best of luck to all submitters!
