Harbour House Publishing
A Home for Zimbabwean Stories
Harbour House Publishing is a Zimbabwean Owned, people centred publishing house created to support everyday writers in transforming their stories into professionally produced books.
We exist for teachers, parents, grandparents, pastors, creatives, survivors, entrepreneurs, and young voices who carry important stories but often feel excluded from publishing due to cost, complexity, or lack of guidance.
At Harbour House, publishing is not a transaction. It is a journey of trust, care, and dignity.
Our Scope
We support Zimbabwean writers to develop, edit, and self publish their books with clarity, professionalism, and respect.
Make an EnquiryAbout Harbour House Publishing
Harbour House Publishing was created to fill a gap faced by many Zimbabwean writers. Across the country and the diaspora, people carry powerful stories — life testimonies, Christian reflections, children’s stories, novels, poetry, and motivational writing — yet the path to publishing often feels confusing, expensive, or inaccessible.
Many manuscripts are abandoned not because the stories lack value, but because writers lack support.
Harbour House Publishing exists to change that.
"We offer a safe, welcoming, and professional space where writers can receive guidance at every stage of the publishing journey from shaping an idea to holding a finished book. Our approach is gentle, respectful, and deeply human. Every manuscript is treated with care. Every author is supported with dignity."
Harbour House Publishing also welcomes faith based and Christian writing, including testimonies, devotionals, reflections, and inspirational books. These works are handled with respect for both the author’s voice and beliefs, while ensuring clarity, structure, and professional presentation.
Our Mission
To help everyday Zimbabweans tell their stories with dignity, clarity, and confidence by providing accessible, professional publishing support.
Our Vision
A Zimbabwe where writing and publishing are accessible to all — not only the privileged few and where local stories can reach both national and international readers with pride and professionalism.
Our Values
- Dignity: We honour the person behind the story.
- Accessibility: Publishing should be possible for anyone with a story to tell.
- Quality: Clean editing, thoughtful design, and polished books.
- Creativity: We celebrate imagination and courage.
- Community: Harbour House is a home, not just a business.
- Integrity: Honest, transparent communication at every stage.
Important Notice
Harbour House Publishing is a publishing support service. Authors retain full ownership of their work. Harbour House does not acquire publishing rights or royalties unless explicitly agreed in writing.
What We Do
Harbour House Publishing provides guided publishing support for writers who want professional help navigating the journey from manuscript to published book.
Each project is tailored to the author’s needs and the heart of their story.
Services We Offer
- Manuscript development and writing support
- Editing and proofreading (publishing grade)
- Book layout and interior formatting
- Professional cover design
- ISBN guidance
- Uploading and setup on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
- Support with local printing (where applicable)
- Illustration coordination for children’s books
- Author coaching and launch guidance
- Basic promotional and social media materials
What We Do Not Do
- We do not guarantee book sales
- We do not provide ongoing marketing or publicity campaigns
- We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts
- We do not offer free publishing services
Publishing Packages
All services are paid. Prices listed are indicative and confirmed after manuscript review. Payment is required before work begins.
Starter
Designed for first time or budget conscious writers.
- Manuscript review
- Basic ebook formatting
- Support with Amazon KDP upload
Standard
Our most popular package covering all essentials.
- Professional editing
- Cover design
- Interior formatting
- ISBN guidance
- Amazon KDP setup
Premium
For authors seeking close, hands on support.
- Full editorial support
- Custom cover & interior design
- Launch guidance
- Ongoing publication support
Children’s
Specialized support for illustrated books.
- Illustration coordination
- Layout and design
- Publishing setup
Harbour House Publishing provides publishing support services. Authors remain responsible for marketing and sales.
Enquiries
Harbour House Publishing works with a limited number of authors at a time to ensure quality, care, and sustainability.
Enquiries are reviewed individually. Due to capacity, we may not be able to respond to all enquiries.
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