Dzanc Books Seeks African Fiction

June 21, 2007

To Whom It May Concern:

To further its mission as a top-tier publisher of literary fiction, Dzanc Books is determined to become a gateway for writers of African origin. Beginning in 2007, Dzanc plans to acquire works by African writers to publish in North America.

Dzanc is aware of the exciting writing that has been trickling from Africa to the States.  Sadly, though, it has been a trickle and from everything we hear and read there are many wonderful African writers whose work is not being made available beyond the borders of Africa.

We know there are thriving writing communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and elsewhere and that authors in these communities are publishing great material, but not seeing it find a home in the North American publishing world.  We at Dzanc would like to change that.

We are in the process of developing contacts in these regions to help us get the word out that we are very interested in receiving manuscript submissions.  Authors may contact us directly as well by sending manuscript submissions through our website and writing us with attached materials at info@dzancbooks.org.

Please feel free to share this information and if you know people who are interested in contemporary African literature, or  writers of African origin looking for a North American publisher, we would be thrilled to hear from them.  We look forward to reading the submissions and hope to share more news of our efforts soon.

Best wishes,

Dan Wickett

Executive Editor and Publisher

Steve Gillis

Founder and Publisher

Comments

[Obioha Oti]

This is a very welcome development. I have written two good novels since 1999 and it has not been easy for me to find any good publisher who is willing to publish them in my country Nigeria. I do not want to self publish or patronize any vanity publisher either. Coming across your website and reading about your willingness to publish books from writers of African origin is to me like a ray of light in a very dark tunnel. Now I can see the publication of my works in sight. Thanks so much in anticipation.

[Egga Dennis]

Is this offer still available 2010 and beyond?

[Patrick Kandawasvika]

Dear Publisher, l am a Zimbabwean writer with a story l think you may be interested to consider. May l submit it to you. Thank you. Patrick Kandawasvika

[UKPONG ITO]

I have just seen your website and I hope that your purpose to publish African fiction is still a priority. I have written a fictional story set in southern Nigeria which I hope you would publish. Please let me know if I can send the manuscript and also what consist of your terms for publication.

Ukpong Ito.

[Sipho Mpofu]

I feel encouraged to realize that there are publishers out there who are willing to give us African writers an opportunity. Please advise on how we can submit manuscripts or a synopsis for consideration. And what are your terms?

[רוזנבלט ושות']

I know there are blooming composing areas in South africa, Nigeria, and elsewhere and that experts in these areas are creating excellent materials, but not seeing it discover a house in the South United states creating community.

[Francisco Moises]

Hi Dan Wickett,

It is great to know of your existence. I am finishing a great novel, a classic of its kind, set in colonial Mozambique, my home country. I will submit it to you through your e-mail as soon as I finish revising. I live in Victoria, BC, Canada.

[Francisco Moises]

Hi Dan Wickett,

A few things missing in the links with Dzanc Books. I can't find its address, phone number(s),fax number and for sure I can even say whether it is in the United or in Canada. This information is crucial for people to know that Dzanc Books is for real and not just one of the many scams that are posted in the internet.

[קורס קעקועים]

Great fiction books. I like it, I never read such types of books before. Great job done by you.

[Steve]

Are you still interested in African stories? What if the African writer is based in Europe? What are the procedure and terms of your publication? How long would it take to hear back from you after sending you say a 80,000 word long manuscript of fiction? Do you consider self published works as well?