Anfasa
Associations in Johannesburg

The Academic and Non-Fiction Authors' Association of South Africa gives voice to the interests and concerns of all academic and non-fiction authors, whether or not their works have appeared in print.

Launched in 2004, after extensive consultation with authors around the country, ANFASA aims to give voice to the interests and concerns of all academic and non-fiction authors, whether or not their works have appeared in print. This is South Africa’s first national association specially for authors of general non-fiction works, textbooks and academic books, dedicated to promoting their works and their status in society, sharing information and offering advice. ANFASA’s vision is to be a member-driven association aiming to uphold and enhance the profile and status of academic and non-fiction authors in South Africa, through advocating for the recognition of their works and protection of their rights, in collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders in the book value chain. To promote the recognition and fair remuneration of authors, and respect for their rights\. To facilitate the creation, publication and dissemination of quality works by both published and aspiring authors\. To make and maintain links with and encourage cooperation between authors and others in the book value chain. Integrity: in its dealings ANFASA will endeavour to remain true to the principles underlying its formation and existence. Transparency: in all its activities, and especially where funds are concerned, as well as the election of board members, ANFASA will ensure that its procedures are open and transparent. To promote and protect the intellectual property rights of its members and of all academic and non-fiction authors in South Africa, and to inform authors about their rights. To promote sound professional and legal relationships between authors and publishers and to assist authors in negotiating fair publishing contracts. To offer advice and assistance to authors of academic and non-fiction works. To encourage the personal development of aspiring and emerging academic and non-fiction authors and to offer guidance in all aspects of such writing. To provide a forum for debating issues of interest to academic and non-fiction authors and to provide support and solidarity in interacting with other writers, in South Africa and abroad. To facilitate interaction, exchange and collaboration between writers across the different media and with artists in other disciplines. To liaise and cooperate with local, national, regional and international bodies involved in the funding, promotion, distribution and development of writing.