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One aspiring South African author now has the opportunity to bring their book to life. Texture Publishing, a professional book publishing service, has launched a competition offering a full publishing package valued at R15 000.

The prize includes professional editing and proofreading, a custom-designed cover and layout, ISBN and barcode registration, local and global distribution, and 10 printed copies of the winning book.

How to Enter To enter, participants submit their book idea in one paragraph via the official online entry form: bit.ly/TextureWin2026. Entrants are also encouraged to follow Texture Publishing on social media to stay updated.

Key Dates

· Entries Close: 20 April 2026

· Winner Announcement: 1 May 2026

The competition is open to anyone with a compelling book idea, whether fiction, non-fiction, or inspirational. Texture Publishing will select the winner based on the quality, originality, and readiness of their submission.

“This isn’t just a competition, it’s an opportunity for one author to steward their calling well and share their message with the world.”


If you would like to discuss your publishing journey, or explore how Texture Publishing can support your book, please email us at sales@texturepublishing.com. For more information, visit: www.texturepublishing.com


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Date published: 24/03/2026
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