Book Publishing

Share your story with the world in multiformat through print, braille, digital and audio publishing.

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Why Publish with PortableVoices?

Multi-format Publishing

Publish your work in multiple formats including eBooks, audiobooks, and print-on-demand to maximize your reach and reader accessibility.

Author-friendly Terms

Maintain full rights to your work with our transparent, author-centric contracts. You keep creative control and earn higher royalties than traditional publishing.

Professional Quality

Access professional editing, cover design, and formatting services to ensure your self-published book meets industry standards and stands out in the market.

Why Self Publish with PortableVoices?

Self-publishing puts you in the driver’s seat of your literary career. At PortableVoices, we empower African authors with the tools, resources, and support needed to publish professionally without the traditional gatekeepers.

Our self-publishing platform is designed specifically for the African market, with local payment options, distribution channels that reach African readers, and marketing strategies tailored to the continent’s unique literary landscape.

Whether you’re publishing your first book or your tenth, our team is here to provide the technical assistance and creative guidance you need while ensuring you maintain 100% ownership and control of your work.

Services Included

Editing Services

Professional editing to ensure your manuscript is polished and error-free:

  • Developmental Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Sensitivity Reading

Design Services

Eye-catching design elements that help your book stand out:

  • Professional Cover Design
  • Interior Layout & Formatting
  • eBook Conversion
  • Custom Illustrations

Distribution

Get your book into the hands of readers across Africa and beyond:

  • African Bookstore Distribution
  • Global eBook & Audiobook Distribution
  • Print-on-Demand Services
  • PortableVoices Platform Listing

Marketing Support

Tools and strategies to promote your book effectively:

  • Author Website Setup
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Press Release Writing
  • Book Launch Planning

ISBN & Copyright

Essential publishing details taken care of:

  • ISBN Assignment
  • Copyright Registration Assistance
  • Legal Deposit to Libraries
  • Barcode Generation

Author Support

Guidance throughout your self-publishing journey:

  • Dedicated Publishing Consultant
  • Author Community Access
  • Online Publishing Dashboard
  • Publishing Workshops & Webinars

Our Publishing Process

Upload Your Manuscript

Submit your manuscript through our user-friendly online portal.

Editorial Review

Our editorial team reviews your work and provides feedback to prepare it for publication.

Design & Production

We format your book for print, digital platforms, design a cover, and prepare audio recording if applicable.

Review & Approval

Review proofs and provide feedback until you're completely satisfied with the final product.

Publication & Distribution

Your book is published and distributed through selected channels, with marketing support.

Sales & Royalties

Track sales through your author dashboard and receive royalty payments via M-PESA or bank transfer.

Our Publishing Options

Self-Writing

KSH 210,000

Paid Over 6 months

You do all the writing, and we do the proofreading and publishing. You maintain complete creative control while receiving professional guidance.

Services Included:

  • Professional editing support
  • Professional Layout & Design
  • Print & eBook Formatting
  • ISBN & Copyright Registration
  • Digital Distribution
  • Limited Print Distribution
  • Comprehensive Marketing Kit​
  • Author Website & Press Release
  • Author Website
Guided Writing

KSH 300,000

Paid Over 6 months

We guide you through the writing process, then we do the publishing. Work with a professional editor who guides you through the writing process from concept to final manuscript.

Services Included: 

  • Dedicated writing coach
  • Structured writing plan
  • Regular feedback sessions
  • Developmental editing
  • Professional Layout & Design
  • Print & eBook Formatting​
  • ISBN & Copyright Registration
  • Digital Distribution
  • Limited Print Distribution
  • Comprehensive Marketing Kit
  • Author Website & Press Release
Ghostwriting

Custom

Custom Payment Plan

You get a bestselling Writer and a customized process to fit your needs. Share your ideas and story, and our professional ghostwriters will craft a polished manuscript in your voice.

Services Included:

  • Professional ghostwriter
  • In-depth interviews
  • Research assistance
  • Developmental editing
  • Professional Layout & Design
  • Print & eBook Formatting​
  • ISBN & Copyright Registration
  • Digital Distribution
  • Limited Print Distribution
  • Comprehensive Marketing Kit
  • Author Website & Press Release

Ready to Publish Your Book?

Join our community of African authors and bring your story to life with our author-focused self-publishing platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Self-publishing with PortableVoices means you retain full ownership and creative control of your book or learning material. We provide the professional support—proofreading, formatting, ISBN registration, and distribution—so you can focus on writing while we handle the publishing. 

We support a wide range of content: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, study guides, training manuals, memoirs, and more. Whether you’re an author, coach, educator, or professional, if you have knowledge or a story to share, we’ll help you publish it.

Yes. As a self-published author through PortableVoices, you retain 100% of your intellectual property rights. You are the publisher—we are your publishing support partner.

Our standard self-publishing package includes:

  • Manuscript proofing and light editing

  • Professional interior layout and cover design

  • ISBN registration

  • Publishing on digital platforms (Amazon Kindle, PortableVoices store, etc.)

  • One-on-one publishing support

  • Author marketing starter kit

Our Self-Publishing Pricing starts at KES 50,000. The pricing includes full support and professional production of your book in both print-ready and digital formats.

Both! Your book will be available in eBook and print-on-demand paperback formats. We also offer audiobook production as an add-on service.

Depending on your manuscript’s readiness, the full process takes 6 to 12 weeks, including editing, design, approvals, and platform submission. We maintain transparency at each stage.

Your book will be made available on online platforms such as Amazon, PortableVoices store, and others. Physical bookstore placement depends on your distribution preference and additional marketing support.

Not at all. Our team handles all the technical work—from formatting to uploads. You’ll be involved in creative decisions, but we do the heavy lifting.

Submit your book idea using our Online Submission Form, or contact us via email at publishing@portablevoices.com. Our team will schedule a free publishing consultation and guide you from there.