We are excited to announce the next event in The African Writer’s Handbook Series.

Robert Peett, founder of Holland House Books, will lead the next session, focusing on the process of submitting to an agent and what writers can expect. Hosted by Brittle Paper’s Writing Room and The Island Prize, the event is free and open to writers across Africa via Zoom (register here).

Event Details
Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 6 pm (Lagos) | 7pm (Johannesburg) | 11 am (Chicago)
Title: Submitting to Publishers and What to Expect
Venue: Zoom (part of The African Writer’s Handbook series)

Registration Required: Here.

The African Writer’s Handbook was launched in response to the growing need for accessible, free training spaces for aspiring African writers, particularly those based on the continent, and provides practical, hands-on guidance from some of Africa’s most accomplished authors.

Karen Jennings is a South African novelist and short story writer whose work often explores themes of isolation and power. Her novel An Island was longlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize and deals with the life of a reclusive lighthouse keeper. Jennings is also involved in mentoring emerging writers through The Island Prize, an initiative that supports African writers.

Robert Peett studied at University College London and the London School of Economics. He subsequently worked in education and then the art world for many years; over the past twelve years he has successfully established Holland House Books. He has taught courses and given talks on publishing at various universities.