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Reading, writing and publishing — from the Amaya desk.
Author interviews, manuscript tips, launch stories and notes on reading culture in Kenya.
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Preparing your manuscript for submission: a checklist
Writing tips·May 12, 2026
Before you click send, walk through these ten steps to make sure your manuscript reaches us in its best shape.
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Reading culture
Why African children's books matter more than ever
Local stories, local illustrations, local languages — and what we are doing at Amaya to support them.
April 28, 20265 min read
Author interviewsInside the launch of 'The River Between Us'
A behind-the-scenes look at the months that turned Wanjiru Karanja's debut into a regional bestseller.
April 14, 20268 min read
Publishing adviceSelf-publish or traditional publish? A Kenyan guide
The trade-offs around rights, royalties and reach for Kenyan authors weighing both routes in 2026.
March 30, 20269 min read
DesignWhat makes a great cover? Notes from our design team
Three principles our designers return to whenever they sit down to read a fresh manuscript.
March 16, 20264 min read
EducationBooks, blackboards and the literacy gap in Kenya
How schools and publishers can work together to put more books into the hands of more readers.
March 2, 20267 min read