Use the information below to advertise or connect to copy editors, proof readers, graphic designers, printers, social media experts who will help you create your book.
NOTE: Please note that “Independent Authors” cannot vouch for any of the resources, as they have registered here to provide their services from across the country. Please contact them directly to ask for references, portfolios, samples, quotes, etc. “Independent Authors” will not be held liable for any losses that may result as a consequence of using any of the resources listed below. Making use of their services is solely at your own risk. Note that it is always a good idea to get at least three (3) quotations before appointing a resource. It cannot be guaranteed that using any of the resources listed on this site will ensure acceptance of your book for selling on Takealot.com. It is merely an effort to help you during the production process of your book. There is no rule that says you have to employ any of the resources listed on this page.
*Note to all proof readers, copy editors, graphic designers, printers and social media experts. An annual fee of R220 to advertise on this site will be charged.
Copy editors and Proof readers
Contact any of these people to help you to prepare your manuscript. If you are a freelance copy editor or proof reader, please leave a reply below to advertise here.
Graphic designers & Illustrators
Don’t fall in the PowerPoint or Paint trap. Don’t design your own cover. Don’t download illegal images. Leave that to a professional and you won’t regret it. If you are a graphic designer or illustrator, please reply below to advertise here.
Find a good printing company
Quality printers that will help with a limited number of copies. If you represent a printing company, please comment below to advertise here.
Find a Social Media expert
Feel free to do your own social media advertising, but don’t underestimate the efficiency of a good social media administrator. If you are a social media expert, please comment below to advertise here.
Procedure and Terms and Conditions for Industry Resource advertisers:
Information and contact details will be listed in text format. No graphic advertisements are necessary.
To register, please send an email with your name/company name, an email address, phone number, website (if applicable) and a short note describing your service and experience – not longer than 100 words. We will send you and invoice and then list your service as soon as your payment of R220 is received. Please note that this amount is for an entire year and not refundable, but should you wish to have your listing removed, you can request it at any time.
10 replies on “Resources”
Good Day
I’m a proof reader and editor and would love to join your service. How do I go about it
Good day, Chèri-lee
Please send us an email to info@independentauthors.co.za with the following information. We will then send you the banking details and list your service as soon as proof of payment has been received.
1. Full name or company name
2. Contact details: email and/or phone number
3. Website address if applicable
4. Short bio – no more than 100 words to let authors know how you can help them, a little bit about your experience, etc.
Kind regards
Elaine
Copy editors and Proof readers
Good day, Jeri-Lee
Please send us an email to info@independentauthors.co.za with the following information. We will then send you the banking details and list your service as soon as proof of payment has been received.
1. Full name or company name
2. Contact details: email and/or phone number
3. Website address if applicable
4. Short bio – no more than 100 words to let authors know how you can help them, a little bit about your experience, etc.
Kind regards
Elaine
Sounds worthwhile! How do I register to advertise on takealot?
Hi Nicolette
Please read the procedure as described here: http://independentauthors.co.za/how-to-submit/
Once you have read through this, please send us an email to info@independentauthors.co.za with all of the listed items attached, we will then contact you with further information.
Kind regards
Elaine
I am an illustrator
Good day, Antoinette
Please send us an email to info@independentauthors.co.za with the following information. We will then send you the banking details and list your service as soon as proof of payment has been received.
1. Full name or company name
2. Contact details: email and/or phone number
3. Website address if applicable (this will help when people want to see your portfolio)
4. Short bio – no more than 100 words to let authors know how you can help them, a little bit about your experience, etc.
Kind regards
Elaine
Hi, I would like to advertise my editing and proofreading service, please send me the email to use for sending my details.
I also want to get my book on takealot. It is already self-published and the last time I tried to get it on takealot I didn’t get a response from them. Thanks.
Good day, Tumisang
Please send us an email to info@independentauthors.co.za with the following information. We will then send you the banking details and list your service as soon as proof of payment has been received.
1. Full name or company name
2. Contact details: email and/or phone number
3. Website address if applicable
4. Short bio – no more than 100 words to let authors know how you can help them, a little bit about your experience, etc.
To sell your book on Takealot, please read the instructions on this page carefully, then you can send us all the required information and files as requested on this same page: http://independentauthors.co.za/how-to-submit/
Kind regards
Elaine