African writers-publishers seminar: a report

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Title:	African writers-publishers seminar: a report
Author:	Davies, Wendy
Year:	2000
Periodical:	Development Dialogue
Issue:	1-2
Pages:	49-79
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Subsaharan Africa
Subjects:	1998 publishing literature conference papers (form)
Abstract:	An African writers-publishers seminar was held at Arusha, Tanzania, in February 1998. The seminar revisited some of the concerns of two earlier seminars held in Arusha (1984 and 1996). It also represented a new development since its focus was literary publishing, rather than publishing in general. Its aim was to work out a 'New Deal' which would result in a more united approach to the problems and challenges of strengthening African literature and culture. This article is a report of the 1998 seminar and describes the themes that were dealt with: writer and publisher: ideals and reality - encouraging creative writing and supporting writers - the economics of publishing in the African context - marketing and creating markets - new techniques in publishing and marketing - 'The African Writers' Handbook' - how to choose the right publisher - rights and agreements, codes of good practice and arbitration of disputes - the 'New Deal' and beyond. The text of the 'New Deal' is included on p. 80-83. Note.