YesPress projects generally take anything from 10–20 working days for ebook publishing and up to two months for print edition publishing (includes a proofing period). These timelines assume that you already have an edited and polished manuscript.

Quickfox projects can take anything from three to six months to complete, from editing through to delivery of a final printed product and ebook, complete with distribution set up. The timeline depends on the readiness of the manuscript, the services required, and the complexity of the project. Ebook publishing is generally much quicker.

If you need your job in a hurry, please chat to us and we will see what we can do to accommodate your deadline. Bear in mind that the best quality comes from taking the proper time needed to complete each production process.

Yes you can. You can stop the process at any time. However, all costs incurred up to that point will be for your account.

If you are in any doubt about whether or not you should proceed with publishing, we suggest you book a publishing consultation so that we can better explore your options.

You receive customer support and excellent service with all of our products and services. In addition, different levels of publishing support are offered depending on whether you publish under YesPress or Quickfox.

YesPress: We provide you with support applicable to the publishing and distribution services you will be receiving with your package.

Quickfox: Publishing support is more in-depth and highly focused due to the customised nature of this service. It includes high-level planning; strategising; and publishing, print, ebook and distribution recommendations specific to your project and publishing vision.

Quickfox à la carte offers production, ebook and print services for any project, provided the project adheres to our basic terms and conditions below.

Yes!Press accepts all manuscripts for publishing provided the manuscript meets our basic terms and conditions below, is complete, and has been edited. (If your book still needs editing, we can refer you to some of our editors.) 

Quickfox focuses on producing trade-quality books that meet the stringent standards of the book trade and media, and for this reason we are selective about what we publish. Our aim with Quickfox is to produce books that look and read the same as traditionally published books. We also try to maximise the author's chances of selling publishing rights to larger publishers through quality editorial and production services.

Our basic terms and conditions for publishing:

1. The work must be the author's own original work, and where the work of others is used, the relevant permissions obtained from the copyright holders to reproduce that work, and appropriate credits given to those copyright holders (more information on how to do this can be found in Publish Like a Pro, available from Publisher.co.za, Amazon, Apple and Kobo.)
2. Content must not be defamatory or libellous; neither must it incite hate, prejudice, violence, and harmful or degrading acts towards others.
3. Content must not violate any Publications Acts – in South Africa or any other country in which the author intends to sell books.

Yes, you are welcome to use your own editorial and production resources. In this case, you would typically publish under the Yes!Press imprint or under your own name or brand.

If you wish to be represented under the Quickfox imprint, we will review your book to determine whether it meets our imprint criteria. This review may be subject to a fee, depending on the time required and whether it is conducted in-house or by an external subject specialist.

Regardless of the publishing route you choose, we strongly recommend working with professional service providers who have expertise in their respective fields. Readers are accustomed to the high standards of traditional publishing and expect a similar level of quality. It’s essential to ensure your book meets these expectations—after all, it’s only fair that customers paying the same price as they would for a traditionally published book receive a product of comparable quality.

At Quickfox, we believe in delivering what readers pay for and expect—because ultimately, they are the reason you’re publishing.

Book Distribution Services

Yes, we will set up global and local distribution for your book under both Yes!Press and Quickfox imprints.

• Global Distribution: Available for both Yes!Press and Quickfox titles, we establish your global distribution accounts for print-on-demand and ebook sales through the world's largest online and bricks-and-mortar retailers. Your book can reach up to 40,000+ outlets, libraries, and subscription services, with overseas customers able to purchase from Amazon marketplaces or their preferred online retailers.
• Local Online Distribution: We list your book on Publisher.co.za, where you will earn 60% of sales, plus an additional 10% bonus for each month in which you sell more than 10 copies. Publisher.co.za delivers across South Africa and ships internationally to the UK.
• Local Bookstore Distribution: Available for Quickfox titles only, we connect you with bookstore-approved distributors who handle marketing, warehousing, billing, and order fulfilment for local bookstores, including Takealot and Loot. Yes!Press clients are welcome to approach our bookstore marketers independently. Subject to approval, overseas bookstore marketing may also be available in the UK and Europe.
• Library and Niche Market Distribution: Exclusive to Quickfox titles, we offer tailored distribution to libraries, schools, and selected niche markets.
• Drop-Ship Orders: Using the global distribution accounts we set up, you can fulfil cost-price print orders for corporates, organisations, clubs, affiliates, or team members, charging recipients full list price.

Managing Your Distribution

All distribution accounts are set up in your name, ensuring you are paid directly by the distributor. You can access and manage your distribution accounts through your client portal, where you can track sales daily, weekly, or monthly to assess the effectiveness of your marketing and publicity efforts.

Bookstore Distribution Considerations

Mainstream bricks-and-mortar bookstore distribution is complex. If bookstore sales are a key part of your strategy, we strongly recommend a consultation prior to publishing. Everything you need to know about bookstore distribution is covered in Publish Like a Pro.

Additional Marketing & Publicity Services

• Email Campaigns: We can design and set up an email campaign for your title using a mailing list provided by you. (Additional costs may apply depending on your agreement with us.)
• Book Publicity (Quickfox titles only): Our publicist will create a media campaign, distribute press releases, secure radio and TV interviews, and organise your in-store book launch.

We do not actively market your book; however, it may be featured in some of our routine campaigns and social media efforts. Our primary focus is on publishing and production, ensuring your book is professionally crafted and made available for sale through local and global distribution to the world’s largest retailers.

As a self-publishing author, you are responsible for promoting and marketing your book—regardless of who you publish through. This is true for any entrepreneur or business owner selling a product—your product just happens to be a book!

If you need support, we can connect you with industry professionals who specialise in book marketing and publicity, including communications consultants, book publicists, and social media experts.

To better understand the difference between book marketing, publicity, and distribution, grab a copy of Publish Like a Pro, available at Publisher.co.za or on Amazon (Kindle ebook).

How you get paid will depend on the platforms through which you are selling your book.

International distributors, such as Amazon and Ingrams: You will need an international bank account (UK, US, Canada or Europe) to receive royalty payments. If you do not have one, we will guide you on how to quickly and easily open an account that is compatible with these platforms and then link that account to your local bank account. You will be paid directly by these distribution platforms.

Publisher.co.za: You are paid via EFT directly into your South African bank account at the end of each month. If you live abroad, payments can be made to you using PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account, we can guide you on how to open one.

South African bookstores and libraries: Your bookstore marketer/distributor will pay you directly by EFT.

Yes. In 2022, we launched YesPress to support authors with limited budgets and simpler publishing needs by offering transparent, set pricing. YesPress provides all the essential services needed to get published and start selling—both locally and internationally—whether you’re producing a paperback, hardcover, or ebook.

General publishing and production services: We typically require a 50% deposit, with the balance payable upon project completion. For longer or larger projects, payment can be spread over the project period. This depends on the service, the project duration, the client, the total project value, and whether external service providers are involved.

We do not offer credit terms; however, we accept credit card payments via our payment gateway, Payfast.

Yes!Press Ebook packages and certain à la carte services require full payment upfront.

EFT/Direct Deposit: Payments within South Africa are done via EFT or direct deposit. 

Credit card payments: We accept credit card payments from local and international clients subject to a service fee of 5% of the total amount being billed to the card.

Foreign payments: We also accept foreign payments into our PayPal account (small amounts), and local banking account (via SWIFT transfer). Banking details can be provided on request.

We strongly advise our clients to have the full funding available before starting production and printing, as books will NOT be released without balance of payment.