Publish Your Book in Kenya — Earn 70% Royalties | Wonderful Books
Wonderful Books is Kenya's #1 digital book platform for authors. Publish your book, reach thousands of Kenyan readers, and earn 70% royalties paid monthly via M-Pesa. Free to join — no upfront costs, no listing fees.
Why Publish on Wonderful Books?
- 70% royalties on every book read — paid directly via M-Pesa to your Safaricom number
- Free to join — no upfront costs, no listing fees, no monthly charges
- Reach thousands of readers across Kenya and East Africa
- Author analytics dashboard — track reads, earnings, and reader engagement
- Keep your rights — 100% copyright retained, non-exclusive licence only
- Any genre — Fiction, Non-fiction, Self-help, Business, Swahili, Children's books and more
How to Publish
- Register as an author on this page
- Submit your manuscript (PDF format)
- Our editorial team reviews your submission within 72 hours
- Once approved, your book goes live on the Wonderful Books platform
- Earn 70% royalties on every reader session — paid monthly via M-Pesa
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep my rights when I publish on Wonderful Books?
Yes, absolutely. You retain 100% of your copyright and intellectual property rights. Wonderful Books licenses your work on a non-exclusive basis, meaning you can publish it elsewhere simultaneously.
How much do I earn per book read?
You earn 70% of the revenue attributed to your book from reader subscriptions. Earnings are calculated based on reader sessions and pages read, and paid out monthly via M-Pesa.
Is it free to publish on Wonderful Books?
Yes, publishing on Wonderful Books is completely free. There are no upfront costs, no listing fees, and no monthly charges. You only earn — you never pay.
Can I publish books in Swahili or other Kenyan languages?
Yes! We welcome books in Swahili, English, and other Kenyan languages. We believe African stories should be told in African voices and languages.