1 Getting Started
Sign Up as an Author
- Click "Become an Author" on the homepage
- Fill in your details (name, email, pen name)
- Verify your email address
- Access your author dashboard instantly
Set Up Your Profile
- Add a profile photo
- Write a compelling author bio
- Add your social media links
- Customize your author store URL
2 Publishing Your Book
Upload Your Manuscript
- Supported formats: PDF, EPUB
- Maximum file size: 50MB
- Ensure your book is properly formatted
- Include a table of contents for better navigation
Book Details
- Title: Choose a compelling, searchable title
- Description: Write 150-300 words explaining what your book is about
- Category: Select the most relevant category
- Cover Image: Upload a high-quality cover (recommended: 1600x2400px)
- Price: Set your price in Tanzanian Shillings (minimum: Tsh 1,000)
SEO & Discoverability
- Add relevant keywords/tags
- Write an engaging book description
- Choose the right category
- Use a professional cover design
3 Earnings & Payments
You earn 80% of every sale
HABARIDUKA takes 20% platform commission
How You Get Paid
- Earnings are credited to your account immediately after each sale
- Minimum withdrawal: Tsh 10,000
- Withdrawals processed within 24-48 hours
- Payment methods: M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money
Tracking Your Sales
- View real-time sales in your dashboard
- Download detailed sales reports
- Track your bestselling books
- Monitor your total earnings
4 Marketing Your Books
Built-in Promotion Tools
- Create Coupons: Offer discounts to boost sales
- Flash Sales: Run time-limited promotions
- Bundle Deals: Sell multiple books together
- Free Samples: Let readers preview your book
Social Media Promotion
- Share your author profile link
- Post about your books on social media
- Engage with readers in comments
- Run Facebook/Instagram ads targeting Tanzanian readers
Best Practices
- Quality First: Proofread and edit thoroughly before publishing
- Professional Cover: Invest in a good cover design
- Regular Updates: Publish consistently to build an audience
- Engage Readers: Respond to reviews and comments
- Price Strategically: Research similar books in your niche
- Promote Actively: Don't just publish and wait - market your books
Ready to Publish?
Join hundreds of Tanzanian authors earning from their writing
Become an Author