Our Authors: We recognise that authors are our most valuable resource. Macmillan has an impressive track record of finding and nurturing the best authors in Africa and the world. The list of our published authors ranges from distinguished literary names to authoritative academics, as well as up-and-coming writers at both national and international level.

Manuscript Development: In addition to good authorship, we have access to a pool of the best educational and specialist advisers and editors. We also have the most up-to-date electronic and digital design and production technology, which ensure that the printed results are of first-class quality.

Marketing: Via Macmillan’s international marketing and distribution network, we have an exceptional ability to promote our authors and their books on the global market.

Contemporary Macmillan authors include ...

• Charles Anson-Lawson
• Christine Botchway
• Achirri Chi-Bikom
• Diane Case
• Shelley Davidow
• Ebou Dibba
• Hope Dube
• Walije Gondwe
• Wendy Ijioma
• Barbara Kimenye
• Kwasi Koranteng
• Karen Mbugua
• Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
• Lauretta Ngcobo
• James Ngumy
• L.O.Okello
• Mohamed Sheriff
• Rosina Umelo

If you have written, or are considering writing, a book for or about Africa and are of African origin you can enter the Macmillan Writer's Prize.  The next competition was launched at the beginning of the year.  For more details click here.

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