You’ve published your book, Congratulations! But getting your book published is only the beginning. The next step is getting it into the hands of readers who will connect with your story.

Here are a few ways Kgosi Bookshelf can help you build visibility, reach new readers, and give your book the attention it deserves.

Give potential readers a taste of your story.

First Chapter Friday is a Kgosi Bookshelf feature designed to introduce authors and their books to our community of readers. Through a dedicated first-chapter reading and supporting social media content, we give potential readers an opportunity to discover your book, hear your writing and find out where they can get a copy.

The feature includes Kgosi reading the first chapter of your book in a dedicated YouTube video, supported by an unboxing and book announcement across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Social content will direct viewers to the full first-chapter reading on YouTube, while links to your book and social platforms make it easy for interested readers to learn more.

Cost: R1 500 (Intro offer, limited to the first 3 authors)

Who is it for? First Chapter Friday is for authors who want to introduce their book and story to the Kgosi Bookshelf audience and give potential readers a reason to discover their work.

What's included?

• A dedicated YouTube video featuring a reading of the first chapter of your book
• Unboxing and book announcement content across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
• Links to your book, website and/or social media platforms
• Author and book social media handles included where applicable

Turn Around Time: Your content will be published within 10 business days of Kgosi Bookshelf receiving and confirming all required materials. Delays in providing the required materials may result in a revised publication date.

Required Materials: 

• Featured book in physical or Ebook format 
• Author biography
• Book description
• Purchasing or ordering link 
• Author and/or book social media handles
• Any additional information or promotional assets requested by Kgosi Bookshelf

Terms & Conditions:

• A 50% deposit is required to secure your First Chapter Friday slot and commence content production.
• The remaining 50% balance is payable once the content is ready for publication and before any content is published across Kgosi Bookshelf's social media platforms.
• Cancellations made before content production begins may be accepted; however, the initial 50% deposit is non-refundable, as it covers the reserved slot and initial preparation.
• Once content production has commenced, cancellations and refunds will not be accepted.
• No cancellations or refunds will be accepted once any content has been published on a Kgosi Bookshelf platform.
• Slots are subject to availability.
• The author is responsible for ensuring that all information and materials supplied to Kgosi Bookshelf are accurate and suitable for publication.
• Kgosi Bookshelf does not guarantee book sales, reviews, followers or any specific level of engagement.
• Published content will remain on Kgosi Bookshelf platforms for a minimum of 60 days.

Kgosi Bookshelf Tour Partnership

Let's go beyond the book. Let's tell the story behind the story.

The Kgosi Bookshelf Tour is a Kgosi Bookshelf original that creates an opportunity for readers to meet the author behind the book and discover the ideas, experiences and stories that shape their work. Through a relaxed, storytelling-led conversation, we explore the author’s creative journey, their featured book, the stories that have influenced them and what they hope readers take away from their work.

The feature is published as a dedicated YouTube podcast conversation, supported by promotional content across Kgosi Bookshelf’s social media platforms. The conversation gives potential readers an opportunity to discover the author beyond the pages of their book, while links to the author’s book, website and social media platforms make it easy for interested viewers to learn more and connect with their work.

Experience the Kgosi Bookshelf Tour with Zibu Sithole, author of The Thing With Zola.

Cost: R2 000 (Intro offer, limited to the first 3 authors)

Who is it for? Authors who want to introduce themselves, their book and their creative journey to a curious, engaged audience beyond a traditional book review or promotional post.

What's included: 

• A featured Kgosi Bookshelf Tour episode on YouTube
• A relaxed, storytelling-led conversation about the author and their work
• Discussion of the featured book, creative journey, influences and ideas behind the work
• The author’s bookshelf tour, exploring the books and stories that have shaped them
• Promotion of the episode across relevant Kgosi Bookshelf social platforms
• A shareable episode link for the author to use across their own channels

Turn Around Time? 7–14 business days from receipt of all required materials and confirmation of the interview date. This includes preparation, recording, editing and publication scheduling. 

Required Materials:

• High-resolution author photographs
• High-resolution book cover
• Short author biography
• Book synopsis/description
• Purchase or book-ordering link, where applicable
• Any relevant social media handles or website links
• A selection of books for the bookshelf portion of the conversation
• Author availability for the recording

Terms & Conditions: 

• Booking is confirmed once payment has been received.
• The Kgosi Bookshelf Tour is an editorial feature, not a guaranteed review or endorsement of the featured book.
• The author is responsible for ensuring that all information and materials supplied are accurate and that they have permission to provide any third-party materials.
• Publication date is subject to the Kgosi Bookshelf editorial schedule.
• Once recording has taken place, cancellations or requests not to publish may be subject to the agreed cancellation terms.
• By participating, the author grants Kgosi Bookshelf permission to use the recorded interview, supplied promotional materials and extracts from the episode for the feature and its promotion across Kgosi Bookshelf platforms.

Your story. Our readers. A new discovery.

The Kgosi Bookshelf Newsletter Feature gives authors a dedicated space in our weekly reader-focused newsletter to introduce their book, share the story behind it and connect with readers. The feature can include your book cover, author bio, book description and direct links to purchase your book, visit your website or connect on social media—helping turn reader curiosity into discovery.

Cost: R300 (Intro offer, limited to the first 3 authors)

Who is it for? Authors looking to gain editorial exposure and additional visibility for their book through a dedicated feature in our weekly email. 

What's included? A dedicated author/book feature highlighting the author, their book, relevant links or purchase/contact details.

Turn Around Time? 7–14 business days, subject to the publication’s editorial schedule and confirmation of all required materials.

Required Materials: 

• High-resolution author photograph
• High-resolution book cover
• Short author biography
• Book synopsis
• Author/book story or key talking points
• Purchase/book-ordering link
• Website and social media links
• Any relevant publication or media information

Terms & Conditions:

• Payment is required in full before the feature is scheduled for publication.
• The feature is subject to Kgosi Bookshelf’s newsletter publishing schedule.
• Authors are responsible for providing accurate information and ensuring that all submitted images and materials are authorised for use.
• Kgosi Bookshelf may edit submitted copy for length, clarity, grammar and editorial style.
• The feature is promotional in nature and does not constitute a review, endorsement or guarantee of book sales.
• Authors may provide links to their book, website and social media platforms for inclusion in the feature.
• Once the feature has been approved and scheduled, changes or rescheduling requests may be subject to availability.
• Kgosi Bookshelf reserves the right to decline or reschedule content that does not align with the publication’s editorial standards or audience.

The Kgosi Bookshelf Sponsored Giveaway gives authors an opportunity to put their book directly in front of our reader community through a dedicated giveaway campaign.  Readers are encouraged to participate for a chance to win, this can also be used as a method to grow your social media account. 

Cost: R300 per platform (Intro offer, limited to the first 3 authors)

Who is it for? The Sponsored Giveaway is designed for authors who want to introduce their book to new readers, increase visibility, create engagement around their work & reach a wider reading community through Kgosi Bookshelf.

What's included:

• Promotional giveaway post on the selected platform(s)
  
• Entry instructions and giveaway details
• Giveaway management & Winner announcement
• Promotion for duration of the giveaway 

Turn Around Time? The giveaway will be prepared and scheduled within 7- 14 business days after payment has been received and all required materials have been submitted. The promotional period will run for up to 7 days, unless otherwise agreed.

Required Materials:

• High-resolution book cover
• Book title and author name
• Short book description
• Short author bio
• Purchase or book information link
• Social media handles or website link
  
• Any specific giveaway requirements or eligibility criteria

Terms & Conditions:

• Payment is required in full before the giveaway is scheduled.
• The Sponsored Giveaway fee covers promotional services on the selected platform only.
• The Giveaway on each platform is charged separately.
  
• Authors are responsible for providing the giveaway prize and ensuring that it is available to the winner.
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all information supplied for the campaign.
• Kgosi Bookshelf reserves the right to decline or remove promotional content that is misleading, inappropriate or inconsistent with its brand and community guidelines.
• Promotional content may be edited or formatted to suit the selected platform while retaining the key information provided by the author.
• Once promotional content has been published, the promotional fee is non-refundable.
• Giveaway performance, engagement, follower growth or sales cannot be guaranteed.
• By booking the service, the author confirms that they have the right to promote the book and that all materials supplied may be used for promotional purposes.
  
  

Paid Book Review

The Kgosi Bookshelf Paid Book Review gives authors an opportunity to have their book introduced to our reader community through an independent review by Kgosi. The review explores the book’s narratives, themes and reading experience, giving potential readers an opportunity to discover the work and decide whether it is a book they would like to explore.

Cost: R1000 (Intro offer, limited to the first 3 authors)

Who is it for? The Paid Book Review is designed for authors who want want thoughtful feedback on their book from an analytical and seasoned reader's perspective. It is particularly suited to authors looking to understand how their work may be received by readers, generate awareness through a published YouTube review and have a direct conversation with Kgosi about the book. 

What's included:

• A full review of the author's book
• 1 on 1 feedback meeting with the author 
• An indepth book review posted on Youtube
• Discussion of the book's story, themes and overall reading experience
• Author and book information
• Book cover featured alongside the review
• Publication on the selected Kgosi Bookshelf platform
• Direct link to purchase the book, visit the author's website or connect on social media

The review is intended to provide readers with an honest and independent perspective on the book. Payment guarantees consideration and publication of a review to the Kgosi Bookshelf audience and does not guarantee a positive review.

Turn Around Time? The review will be completed and published within 20 business days after payment has been received and all required materials have been submitted. Turnaround times may vary depending on the length of the book and the existing review queue. Authors will be informed if additional time is required.

Required Materials:

• A copy of the book for review (Physical copies are preferred)
• High-resolution book cover
• Book title and author name
• Short author bio
• Book description or synopsis
• Purchase or book information link
• Author website and/or social media links
• Any relevant information the author would like the reviewer to know before reading

Terms & Conditions:

• Payment is required in full before the review process begins.
• The review fee covers the review and publication service and does not guarantee a positive review, rating or specific outcome.
• Reviews reflect the reviewer's genuine reading experience and opinions.
• Authors may not request that specific opinions, ratings or conclusions be included in the review.
• Authors may request factual corrections to errors relating to the book or author, but editorial opinions will not be changed solely at the author's request.
• Kgosi Bookshelf reserves the right to decline a book before the review process begins if it is not suitable for the platform or its readership.
• Once the review process has begun, the review fee is non-refundable.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that all information and materials supplied are accurate and that they have the necessary rights to provide the book and promotional materials.
• The review may include links to the author's website, book listing or social media profiles where provided.
• Publication of a review does not guarantee sales, engagement, follower growth or other commercial results.
• By submitting a book for review, the author acknowledges that the review may contain both positive and critical observations.
  

The Kgosi Select is a curated section of the Kgosi Bookshelf online bookstore dedicated to selected self-published and independent authors. The section is intended to give readers a considered selection of books to discover, rather than function as an open directory of every title submitted.

Books promoted through the promotional services outlined above will generally receive priority consideration for inclusion in this section, provided that they meet the curation and quality standards of Kgosi Bookshelf. Inclusion is not automatic or guaranteed. All books are subject to review and selection at the discretion of Kgosi Bookshelf. This may  include consideration of the book's presentation, writing quality, editing, production quality, relevance to the Kgosi Bookshelf readership and overall suitability for the curated collection.

Kgosi Bookshelf reserves the right to decline or remove a listing where a book does not meet the standards or criteria established for the collection. The purpose of this curation is to ensure that the bookstore remains a considered, reader-friendly space where the books featured reflect the quality and standards associated with the Kgosi Bookshelf brand.

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Ready to Put Your Book in Front of New Readers?

Every book deserves an opportunity to be discovered.

Whether you’re looking to introduce your work to new readers, create meaningful engagement around your book, receive thoughtful feedback, or explore opportunities to have your work featured through Kgosi Bookshelf, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Kgosi Bookshelf to explore the right promotional opportunity for your book:

Email: Kgosibookshelf@gmail.com
WhatsApp / Phone: +27 64 908 3623 | +27 78 451 5957

Your story is yours. Let’s help more readers find it.