How ITAN Simplifies the Publishing Journey for African Writers

By Mopelola Adeniyi · June 23rd, 2025

Snapshot

Easy self-publishing for African writers — ITAN simplifies the journey from manuscript to marketplace.
Global reach — Publish in multiple formats and languages to connect with readers worldwide.
Fair author support — Keep control, earn fairly, and get discovered through AI-powered marketing.
All-in-one platform — From book upload to sales tracking, ITAN empowers you every step of the way.

Are you an African writer with a finished manuscript but no clear path to publishing your books?

You’re not alone. Thousands of talented authors across Africa are sitting on powerful stories, but they’re held back by the complex, expensive, and opaque publishing process. That’s where ITAN Global Publishing steps in — to bridge the gap between creativity and opportunity, offering an easy, empowering path from manuscript to marketplace.

What is ITAN Global Publishing?

ITAN Global Publishing is a self-publishing platform built specifically for African writers, giving them everything they need to publish, promote, and profit from their books — on their own terms.

Unlike many foreign platforms that treat African voices as afterthoughts, ITAN is designed from the ground up for the African literary ecosystem. Whether you're a first-time author or an experienced writer tired of unfair royalty cuts, ITAN puts the power back in your hands.

ITAN. Where Authors Thrive and Stories Find Their Global Stage

How Does ITAN Support Authors from Start to Finish?

At ITAN, we believe that publishing shouldn’t be reserved for the privileged few. Here’s how we simplify every stage of the journey:

1. Multiple Book Formats

We provide tools that seamlessly transform your manuscript into various accessible formats — including eBook, audiobook (coming soon), and hardcopy. With ITAN, your content is no longer limited by format or geography. Anyone, anywhere in the world can now enjoy your book in globally recognized and accessible formats.

2. Marketplace Distribution

Get your book into the hands of readers across Africa and beyond. We offer print-on-demand services (launching soon) and distribution through our expanding ITAN bookstore, ensuring your work reaches a wide audience with ease and efficiency.

3. Multiple Language Accessibility

Imagine your book available in major global and African languages — from French, German, and Hindi, to Yoruba, Swahili, and Mandarin. With ITAN’s multilingual capabilities, your story can resonate across cultures and borders, dramatically increasing its reach, relevance, and impact.

4. Marketplace Distribution

Get your book into the hands of readers across Africa and beyond. We help you publish across eBook platforms, print-on-demand, and our growing ITAN bookstore, ensuring wide and accessible distribution.

5. Marketing & Author Visibility

We promote African stories through targeted campaigns, AI-powered discovery, author spotlight features, and social media boosts — so your book doesn’t get buried.

What Problems Does ITAN Solve for African Authors?

Breaking Barriers for Authors, Building New Reader Connections

Here are the steps to Publishing on ITAN

Sign up and complete the KYC section.
Get your professionally edited manuscript in word document Docx and PDF format ready. But preferable PDF.
Prepare your book cover image in the recommended dimensions: 1600 pixels for the width x 2500 pixels for the height with a 1:1.6 aspect ratio.
Upload your manuscript following the step outlined
Go Live on ITAN’s bookstore and global digital platforms.
Track Sales, manage earnings, and join a growing author community.
Receive regular resources on how to succeed as an Author.

Your Story, Our Platform: Empowering African Authors Worldwide

A New Era for African Publishing Starts Here

ITAN is not just a platform — it’s a movement to elevate African literature, one book at a time.

If you’re holding a manuscript and wondering how to take the next step, know this: your story matters. And we’re here to help you share it with the world.

Ready to Publish Your Book?

Join ITAN Global Publishing today and transform your manuscript into a masterpiece that reaches the right readers.