Shangazi Online was built around a simple idea: every reader's copy should feel like it belongs to them — and every author should be able to see exactly who is reading their work, and be paid fairly for it.
Personalised editions
Every copy sold is digitally watermarked with the reader's name — discouraging piracy while making each edition feel like a one-of-one keepsake.
Fair, transparent royalties
You set your price and see exactly what you earn on every sale. No opaque formulas, no surprise deductions — just a clear ledger you can trust.
Built for Africa, open to the world
Pay-ins through M-Pesa and PayPal mean your readers in Nairobi, Lagos, London, or Toronto can all buy your book in a couple of taps.
Real reader insight
See which chapters readers linger on, where they stop, and what they're saying — data that helps you understand your audience, not just your sales.
Vetted, professional reviews
Reader reviews are checked before publication, so the feedback on your book page is genuine — useful to you, and trustworthy to new readers.
Fast, simple onboarding
Submit your manuscript, and our editorial team will respond with next steps — typically within two weeks. No agents, no gatekeeping queues.
Submit your manuscript
Create an author account and share your manuscript along with a short synopsis and a note about your intended audience. Fiction, non-fiction, politics, history, law — we publish across genres.
Editorial review
Our editorial team reads every submission. If it's a fit, we'll work with you on formatting, cover design, and positioning before your book goes live.
Set your price and terms
You decide what your book costs and how much of it readers can preview for free — including which chapter to offer as a sample.
Publish and earn
Your book appears on the shelf, watermarked uniquely for every buyer. Track sales, read reviews, and receive your earnings on a regular payout schedule.
Ready to bring your book to readers?
Create a free author account and submit your manuscript — it takes a few minutes.