Manuscripts

Publish your work on East Africa's reading platform. Earn 60% royalties on every sale, paid directly to your M-Pesa. No upfront fees.

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Accepting manuscripts from 1st August 2026
We open our doors to East African authors on 1 August. Be among the first โ€” register below to be notified the moment submissions open.
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Register your interest now

Leave your details and we will email you on 1 August when manuscript submissions open. You will also receive our author guide, royalty calculator, and submission checklist in advance.

  • โœ“ First-to-know when submissions open
  • โœ“ Author guide & royalty calculator by email
  • โœ“ Submission checklist and formatting tips
  • โœ“ Priority review for early registrants
  • โœ“ Monthly SomaSoma author newsletter

No spam. Unsubscribe any time. We only email about SomaSoma author news.

60%
Royalty to author
M-Pesa
Monthly payments
14 days
Review turnaround

How it works

Step 1

Submit your manuscript

Upload your DOCX or PDF file along with a signed rights agreement and cover image.

Step 2

Editorial review

Our team reviews within 14 business days. We check formatting, content standards, and copyright.

Step 3

Listed on SomaSoma

Your book goes live across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi in 7 days.

Step 4

Earn every month

Royalties paid via M-Pesa on the last day of each month. Monthly sales report by email.

Royalty structure

Sale typeYour royaltyExample (KES 400 book)
Single title purchase60% of Net Revenue~KES 232 per sale
Bundle purchase (5 books)50% of Net Revenue~KES 38 per bundle slot
School subscription40% of subscription shareProportional to reads
Manuscript listing (feedback only)Free for 12 monthsNo royalty โ€” reader feedback

Submit your manuscript

BISAC codes are the international book classification standard
๐Ÿ“… Submissions open 1 August 2026. You may fill in this form now and we will hold your details โ€” your book will be listed from 1 August.
โœ“ Thank you! Your submission inquiry has been sent to manuscripts@somasoma.net. We will respond within 14 business days with the rights agreement and upload instructions.

By submitting, you confirm you own the rights to this work. You will receive a Publisher Licensing Agreement to sign before your book goes live. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. We accept works in English, Kiswahili, and French.

Submission requirements

Manuscript file

  • DOCX (preferred) or PDF
  • Minimum 10,000 words
  • Clean formatting โ€” standard fonts
  • Chapters clearly marked
  • No watermarks or track changes

Cover image

  • JPG or PNG format
  • Minimum 600 x 900 pixels
  • Portrait orientation (2:3 ratio)
  • Author owns all image rights
  • No copyrighted stock without licence

Content standards

  • Original work โ€” not AI-generated bulk content
  • No defamatory or unlawful content
  • Factual claims made in good faith
  • Compliant with Kenyan law
  • Family-appropriate or clearly labelled

What we do for you

  • Convert DOCX to EPUB and PDF
  • Optimise your cover image
  • Assign BISAC category codes
  • List across 5 East African countries
  • Monthly royalty payments via M-Pesa