Unisa Press

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A Application to publish

An application form, obtainable from Unisa Press, must be completed and submitted to the above office, preferably before 15 February; or see the online version at http://www.unisa.ac.za/dept/press/appformf.html
Such an application will be considered by the Publications Committee with a view to possible publication in the following calendar year.
Late applications will be considered by the Publications Committee with due regard to available funds and to the publishing schedule of Unisa Press.
Precise and complete information must be supplied on the application form. Should there be more than one author/editor, this should be clearly indicated, as well as the name of the author who will act as contact person.
In his/her application, an author furnishes a date on which he/she agrees to submit the manuscript. A request for an extension of time will be considered by the Publications Committee, for a maximum of two periods of three months each, after which the Committee will decide whether such an author is required to renew his/her application for publication. Authors should set themselves a realistic date, thus making it possible for them to keep to it.
B Copyright
If the intended publication is an adapted thesis, in accordance with University regulations PG18 and PG23 (see Annexure A appended hereto) the author must obtain the necessary approval for publication from the Chairman of Senate, via the Department of Postgraduate Student Affairs. Proof of this consent, as well as a written statement by the author’s promoter recommending publication, must be handed in to Unisa Press before the Publications Committee will finally approve publication.
Clause 4.6 of the contract between the author and the University specifies that the author is responsible for obtaining and submitting written permission to use material on which copyright exists and which the author wishes to include in his/her manuscript. The author is also responsible for any payment or other form of compensation that a copyright holder might require for the privilege of the use of such material.
The author must also cede full copyright of his work to Unisa. (Refer to F1 Contract in these Guidelines.)
C Procedure when submitting a manuscript

Should there be any changes to the language and/or the title of the proposed manuscript after the application has been submitted and accepted, you are kindly requested to inform the Head, Unisa Press, in writing without delay.
If a work is intended to be a prescribed work for Unisa students after publication, it is essential that the final manuscript be submitted to Unisa Press at least seven months before the book is required as a prescribed work.
An author/editor is responsible for reading and approving the translation of his/her manuscript before it is submitted to Unisa Press. Remuneration for the translation of the work will only be paid once the translation has been approved.
It is the author’s responsibility, prior to submission of the final manuscript, to make a copy for his/her own use.
The Publications Committee determines the order of priority in which approved manuscripts will be published. Unisa Press is committed to this publishing schedule as far as it is practicable, unless the schedule is altered as a result of unforseen circumstances.
The professional staff of the publication section of Unisa Press will consult with the author on the design of the cover. The Head, Unisa Press, will take the final decision in this regard.
D Technical requirements with which a manuscript must comply

A computer printed manuscript (double spacing) must be submitted with a minimum of handwritten editorial amendments, before or on the promised submission date to Unisa Press, together with the disks. A receipt will be issued.
Only in exceptional cases will final masters of a manuscript prepared by an author or editor be accepted for publication. Further information regarding the requirements for this may be obtained from the Head, Unisa Press.
E Appraisal

Manuscripts which are submitted for publication will be subject to appraisal by anonymous referees. Authors also remain anonymous to referees. Authors will be required to consider the changes recommended by the referees, with a view to amendments, before Unisa Press will finally consider the manuscript for publication.
While a manuscript which has been appraised and approved for publication awaits its turn to be processed, an author may take it back for essential updating and revision, with the approval of the Publications Committee. Amendments must be typed on disk. The author/editor has to make the same amendments to the translation of his/her manuscript.
F Contract
When, after appraisal, the Publications Committee has finally committed itself to publishing the manuscript, a contract is concluded between the author and the University concerning the publication of his/her work. In this it is stipulated, inter alia, that the author cedes complete copyright in his/her work to Unisa. The contract can be studied at the offices of Unisa Press.
G Proofs

As author’s corrections to proofs are costly, the Publications Committee has decided that an author will be responsible for the cost of author’s corrections which exceed 10% of the total typesetting costs, and that such an amount will have to be paid by him/her. It is thus extremely important that an author should thoroughly edit his/her manuscript prior to final submission. Should an author still feel hesitant about the quality of the language and style of his manuscript, this should be brought to the attention of the Head, Unisa Press, when the manuscript is submitted.
It will be the author’s responsibility to proofread first proofs and page proofs. The staff members of Unisa Press will also proofread the manuscript as a control measure. Amendments suggested by an editorial officer may be considered and deliberated by the author before finality is reached.
Authors are expected not to cause unnecessary delays when reading proofs. For its part, Unisa Press undertakes to provide its fullest cooperation in meeting the publication schedule.
H Promotion / Publicity

Unisa Press endeavours to achieve the most effective promotion of a published work. In this regard the departmental liaises with the author to ensure that all target areas are exploited.
I General

Authors are urgently requested to refrain from contacting or negotiating directly with the companies involved with different aspects of the production of the book.
An author whose manuscript is published under supervision of the Publications Committee will receive ten (10) free copies of his/her work after publication. In the case of co-authors, the number of free copies will be determined by the contract. The author(s) may, however, purchase further copies at a discount of 30%.
Approximately every six months after the publication of the work an author will receive an author’s report specifying sales and other complimentary copies issued during that period. When, at a later date, a royalty is due according to Unisa’s policy (after recovery of all expenses by Unisa), the author’s report will also contain details of all royalties owing. The reports are audited before being forwarded.

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AfroConscious

Title: AfroConscious
Author(s): Multiple authors across Africa
Genre: Poetry/Articles
Pages: 42
Publisher: Self published
Year of Publication: 2010
ISBN: 9780 626 49084

AfroConscious
U WRITE WHAT U LIKE

A compilation of contemporary Poetry Fiction Non-Fiction Reviews Features Art from across the African landscape
South Africa Mozambique Ghana Nigeria

CONTENTS

The rebirth of Kweku Ananse - Kofi Anane Kyeremeh
To her - Fadil Ishak Dapilaa
Filial love - Luzuko Gongxeka
Trapped Gagged Tongue tied - Zinzi Voyiya
Throw It Away - Kofi Anane Kyeremeh
Lest we forget - Vuyokazi S. Yonke
Christianity - Fezekile Futhwa
am i just another? - Emmanuel Ekosse
She is you -- Tsepo Gumbi
The court jester - Xolile Sizephe
Father Figures - Siya Ayanda Mbuyazi
Imagine - Olawale Adineran
Rationalizing with I - Sibongisiwe Sibeko
Sunday Confessions - Ouma Mokwana
Memory, be silent -- Danny Hanson
One Peace - Tshepo Tshabalala
Ke mo bonetse - Mpho Matsitle
Mental circumcision - Sechaba Keketsi

Features:
Sparkling women - Vuyokazi S. Yonke
Consciousness - Karabo Mkhabela

Book review and interview:
Waking Up Dead (Roger Smith) - Tshepo Tshabalala

Illustrator - Ivan Muhambe
Compiler - Vuyokazi S Yonke


Everyone has a story. Here is the platform to share yours in your own words. Write what U like!




The publication is available from Vuyokazi in Cape Town and around Johannesburg on the 16-21st December 2010.
Order by email: uwritewhatulike@gmail.com
R30 cash. R40 incl. postage



You have heard all the hype through the Facebook group: Afrikan Poets and Writers, now its time YOU believed the hype- The Book IS out!
Formerly known as U WRITE WHAT U LIKE, has now been christened as AfroConscious, you can own the first issue- it is a must have collection from youth all across the landscape of Africa!

The reason for the name change?
I was telling Ms Lunika from the National Library about this project and I mentioned the name U write what U like, and she said: "Couldn't you be more original?"
Then the name AfroConscious just materialised and I've gone for it.

I hope you enjoy this African feast of words!




The illustration on the front and back cover appear courtesy of Ivan Muhambe (Mozambique)

About the project

U write what U like is a project that has been in planning since 2009, between Emmanuel Ekosse and Vuyokazi Yonke. The idea formed through the love for written and spoken word, as well as visual art.
We have identified the need for growth and long term sustainability of literature in Africa.
Through the Facebook group, Afrikan Poets and Writers, we have opened up a platform for new poets, authors and artists to voice and showcase their talents. The Facebook group comprises of many members,
across the African continent and abroad.

Our aim is to:
- unlock undiscovered creative writing talent amongst unpublished African writers, within Africa and those who may be abroad.
- allow new voices and fresh dialogue from the African youth to ensure the continuation of African writings, by and for Africans.
- build a bridge amongst writers from different African countries, as sharing our experiences will create a sense of unity and hopefully mutual understanding.
- for African youth to have that platform to express their thoughts and views with no inhibitions or constraints.
Everyone has a story. We provide the platform to share yours in your own words. Write what U like!


In June 2010, the blog, www.uwritewhatulike.blogspot.com, became live. Featuring poetry chosen from the posts uploaded by the members on the Afrikan Poets and Writer's discussion board.
The name U write what U like is inspired by the writings of Steve Biko.
There are set themes which writers can use as a guide for their writings, the themes vary from love, to heritage and we also allow the freestyle of writing.
The blog is marketed through the Facebook and Twitter mediums for exposure, and is receiving a steady flow of visitors.
The postings on the blog vary from poetry to non fiction, competitions and literary information.
On the blog we would only post excerpts of the work submitted, the rest would appear in the Journal.
We would print selected writings for the pilot project as a Journal for sale and use the proceeds into publication of the second series, prefferably with different authors.

Submissions

U write what U like seeks to source the written work and the visual art in order to publish our combined work into a Journal.
Therefore we invite individuals to share with us their creativity, we accept creative writing and visual art from all contributors, irregardless of age, gender and nationality.
You can submit your written work- poetry, short story, articles, review, interview, and artwork, for review on the Afrikan Poets and Writers on Facebook. You can also submit your work email, uwritewhatulike@gmail.com.

Everyone has a story. Here is the platform to share yours in your own words. Write what U like!

Dear writer, rejection letter!

Below are 2 reject letters, one is from an online magazine, another from a well known local publisher.

Reject letter 1

Dear Writer,

Please check our website for what we are interested in.

*THE END*
This is a negative reject letter that doesnt offer much assistance where the writer must improve on and no further avenues to correct what is "incorrect"

Reject letter 2

Dear Writer

Thank you for contacting ABC.

Unfortunately ABC cannot offer to assess and publish your poetry.
ABC is a small company that receives several poetry manuscripts a
month and only publishes two or three collections a year. As a result,
we have decided to no longer accept unsolicited manuscripts.
Instead, we will keep an eye on local literary journals and magazines, and approach
poets ourselves from there.

I'm attaching a list of these magazines which you could approach with
regards to getting some of your work published, as well as a FAQs
document containing information about the types of books ABC publishes
and guidelines on our submissions procedure.
I hope that you find this information helpful.

Wishing you everything of the best with your writing!

>> This is a positive reject letter from a local publisher of new authors who have become household names.
Do not take the rejection as the end, rather an opportunity to build on by improving your craft and stepping up the game.
Do not give up!

We, at U write what U like, would like to open the field to budding poets, a platform to showcase their talents in an effort to get quality work published.
We are inviting poets as well as publishers to drink from the well of poetic talent and to contribute to a literate South Africa!

Keep writing!