Publish Your Book and Get Paid: How ITAN Global Publishing Makes It Easy

In today’s digital age, authors—especially those in Africa—face unique barriers when trying to publish and monetise their books. From limited access to traditional publishing houses to global platforms that don’t prioritise African writers, many creatives feel unseen and undervalued.

Fortunately, ITAN Global Publishing (IGP) is emerging as a game-changer. This article explores how to publish your book and earn real income, and how ITAN has been purposely designed to make that journey far easier for African authors.

1. Why publishing and monetization remain a challenge in Africa

Before diving into how ITAN works, let’s understand the landscape.

Traditional African publishing often means long submission times, high costs, and limited global reach.
Global self-publishing platforms (e.g., some US-based platforms) may impose weaker royalty rates, harder payment routes, and less visibility for African authors.
Discoverability is a major issue: African writers are often overshadowed by global algorithms, making their books harder to find.

Because of these structural issues, authors can write brilliant books but struggle to monetize or reach the audiences they deserve.

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2. Introducing ITAN Global Publishing

ITAN Global Publishing is a Nigerian self-publishing & distribution platform built with African authors in mind.

Key features:

Free publishing: Authors can upload their manuscripts with no upfront cost.
Global and local reach: The platform aims to connect your work with both African and international readers.
Fairer royalty structure: Designed to give authors higher transparency and a better share of revenue.
African-first tools: AI-powered book discovery, local-currency options, formats that cater to regional needs.
A global bookstore that curates multiple works.

In essence, ITAN offers “publish your book and get paid” in a way that addresses many pain-points African writers face.

3. Step-by-step: How you publish your book on ITAN and earn

Here’s how the process typically works—so you see the path from manuscript to income.

Step 1: Prepare your manuscript

Ensure your book is fully written, edited, and formatted (for e-book and/or print). Having a clear title, cover design (or plan to design), and metadata helps.

Step 2: Upload to ITAN

Go to the ITAN publishing portal (for example: publish.itan.app) and create an author account. Submit your manuscript, select your formats (e.g., e-book, and audiobook if offered).

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Step 3: Set your pricing

ITAN provides transparent terms: you retain your full creative rights, decide where your book will be available, and monitor your sales and earnings in real time.

Step 4: Distribution & visibility

Once live, ITAN uses its marketplace, AI-powered discovery, and marketing tools to help your book reach readers—within Africa and beyond. Their goal is to ensure African stories are seen, not hidden.

Step 5: Earnings and payments

When your book sells, you receive royalties. ITAN emphasizes fair payment, transparent reporting, and local-friendly remittance options. It’s about getting paid rather than just publishing.

Step 6: Repeat and scale

Once you’ve published your first title, you can build your author brand: publish more books, bundle series, explore audiobooks, translations, and grow your readership. ITAN supports scalability.

4. Key benefits for African authors

Why specifically does this platform matter for you if you’re based in Africa (or writing African stories)?

Ownership & control: You retain your intellectual property. The traditional model often asks for rights or gives smaller shares to authors.
Fairer ROI: With royalty structures suited to the African context, you’re not fighting foreign-centric terms or high barriers.
Audience fit: Because the platform focuses on African voices, your story won’t be lost in generic global seas—it will have visibility where it matters.
Local payment infrastructure: Unlike some platforms that require complex foreign payment setups, ITAN aims to accommodate African banking and currency realities.
Global reach: While Africa-centric, ITAN still supports global distribution, so your story can travel beyond the continent.

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5. Tips to maximize your earnings on ITAN

Publishing your book is just the start. To truly “get paid,” you’ll want to optimise. Here are actionable tips:

Polish your book: A professionally edited manuscript and strong cover design increase chances of sales.
Choose the right categories & keywords: Make sure your metadata (genres, tags) aligns with what readers search.
Promote your work: Use social media, author networks, email lists, and local events. Even with strong distribution, you still need to drive awareness.
Leverage series or thematic continuity: If you write multiple books in a series or within a genre niche, you build brand awareness.
Explore multiple formats: Consider e-books, print-on-demand, audiobooks if supported. Diversify your revenue streams.
Localise pricing and formats: Price your book realistically for African markets while keeping global options. Consider translation if you target multiple language audiences.
Engage with your readers: Encourage reviews, ratings, and word‐of‐mouth. Reader engagement helps your book get discovered.
Monitor your analytics: Use whatever dashboard ITAN provides to track which titles perform, adjust accordingly.

6. Addressing common author questions

“Is it free to publish?” Yes — according to ITAN, authors can publish with zero upfront cost.
“Will my book be seen globally?” Yes — one of ITAN’s distinguishing promises is global (and African) reach, using AI tools and distribution plans.
“What about payments and royalties?” ITAN promotes transparency and author-friendly royalty terms. Authors retain rights and receive payment in plausible formats.
“Is the platform only for fiction?” At launch, ITAN emphasizes fiction works (romance, mystery, YA, Afrofuturism, graphic novels). Over time, non-fiction may be added.
“How does ITAN differ from Amazon KDP or other platforms?” Key difference: ITAN is built with African authors in mind—addressing issues of discoverability, fair royalties, and local realities.

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7. Conclusion: Your story matters—and your income can too

For African authors and storytellers, the path to publishing and earning has historically been filled with friction. With ITAN Global Publishing, that path becomes far more accessible, equitable, and designed for you.

If you’ve been writing your book and wondering how to turn your craft into a sustainable income stream, here’s the summary:

Write and refine your manuscript.
Upload it to ITAN and retain ownership.
Utilise the platform’s tools for visibility and distribution.
Promote your book, engage readers, and monitor performance.
Earn royalties and build your author brand.

Publish your book and get paid — it’s no longer just a dream. With platforms like ITAN, it’s a real possibility.

If you’re ready to take the step, visit publish.itan.app and explore how your story can reach the world and earn you income.