Submit Your First Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Kenyan Authors
Published 10 July 2026 by Wonderful Books Editorial
First-time submissions can feel daunting. This guide walks you through every step of submitting your first book on Wonderful Books — from account creation to going live.
Your First Book: You're Closer Than You Think
If your manuscript is sitting on your desktop, waiting for "the right moment" to submit — this is that moment.
Before You Submit
- ✅ Your manuscript is complete
- ✅ You have proofread at least once
- ✅ Your PDF is well-formatted
- ✅ You have a clear book description
Step 1: Create Your Author Account
Go to wonderfulbooks.africa/author-register. Fill in your name, email, and phone number. This number will be your M-Pesa payment account.
Step 2: Upload Your Book
Click "Submit New Book" in your author dashboard. Upload your PDF, enter your title, description, and select categories.
Step 3: Pay the Editorial Review Fee
Pay the KES 1,000 editorial review fee via M-Pesa. Our editorial team will read your submission within 5–7 business days.
Start your submission now →