Your story matters. Share it everywhere.

WritePublishRead empowers South African writers to self-publish and share their stories in indigenous languages. Join our community of authors preserving culture, inspiring readers, and creating a groundswell of local literature.

100+
Published Authors
10
Languages Supported
100%
Free Forever
Via Afrika logoNRF Chair in African Languages logoALASA logo

A Via Afrika, NRF Chair in African Languages & ALASA Initiative

Mobilising communities across South Africa to create reading champions, inspire local authors, and celebrate indigenous languages.

isiNdebele isiXhosaisiZuluSepedi SesothoSetswana SiSwatiTshivenḓaXitsongaSouth African First Nations Languages

South African First Nations Languages such as: ‡Khomani San, Khwe-, !Xun-, Nama, Koranna, Griqua, Cape Khoekhoe

Free self-publishing for all

Choose your publishing path

Whether you want to publish independently or need guidance, we have a pathway designed for you.

Option 1

Self-publish independently

Take full control of your publishing journey at your own pace.

  • Anyone, published or not, from anywhere in the world
  • Any non-illustrated work
  • Any language
  • Self-publishing at your own pace
  • Completely free
Start Option 1
Option 2

Assisted Self-publishing Programme

Get personalised support for your first publication in South African indigenous languages.

  • South African writers who have never been published
  • Fiction (not illustrated)
  • Previously under-published South African languages and South African First Nations languages
  • Completely free
Start Option 2

Not sure which path is right for you?