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Editorial excellence
Thoughtful manuscript development, editing and proofreading that protect your voice while strengthening every page.
Explore editorial services Independent publishing house · Lusaka, Zambia
African stories,beautifully made for the world.
We work closely with authors to shape meaningful manuscripts into professionally published books—without losing the voice, identity or purpose behind the story.
Author-centred Professionally guided Rooted in African stories
Our catalogue
174stories entrusted to Sotrane
A growing body of work spanning children's literature, history, education, fiction, poetry, culture and professional knowledge.
174Total titles
158Published books
16Forthcoming titles
98Registered authors
The Sotrane difference
Publishing should feel personal, precise and purposeful.
A book is more than a product. It carries knowledge, memory, imagination and legacy. That is why our work begins with listening and continues through every stage of shaping, designing and preparing a book for its readers.
Discover who we areYour story deserves more than a template. It deserves thoughtful publishing.
What we do
Craft at every stage of the book.
One clear publishing relationship—from the first serious conversation about your manuscript to the finished book reaching its audience.
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Design and production
Professional cover design, typesetting and book production shaped around the needs of each individual publication.
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Publishing and reach
A professional publishing process that prepares Zambian and African stories to meet readers locally and internationally.
Understand the processHow we publish your book
From manuscript to a book you are proud to hold.
Our process gives authors clarity about what comes next, professional guidance at every stage and a committed team behind the work.
See how publishing works- 01Share your manuscript
Begin with a proposal so we can understand the work, its audience and your publishing goals.
- 02Develop the book
Editorial, design and production specialists shape the manuscript into a confident publication.
- 03Publish with purpose
Release a professionally prepared book ready to meet readers and build a lasting contribution.
When you are ready, we are ready.
Submit your book proposal