Book publishing
Fiction and non-fiction, from first manuscript to finished book.
Who we are
A city built on words.
The Paperville City is an independent publishing house and literary community, dedicated to everything book-related: publishing fiction and non-fiction, editorials, literary reviews, manuscript development, and more.
It began in November 2021 as a book club. It grew into a literary community, and then into a publishing house that supports writers, publishes stories and builds meaningful literary connections.
We are a home for writers, editors and storytellers at every stage of their journey. Whether you are a debut author with a raw manuscript or an established voice looking for a dedicated team, Paperville meets you where you are.
What we do
Editorial services
Careful, collaborative editing that keeps your voice intact.
Literary reviews and critiques
Thoughtful reading and honest, useful feedback.
Manuscript development
Shaping a first draft into a manuscript that is ready for readers.
Author support
Guidance and a team beside you at every stage.
Book club and community
Readers and writers coming together, with a journal, a reading shelf and events.
Our first release
Letters from Somewhere by Onyinyechi Ogbuju is our first book. We are launching it on Sunday 8 November 2026 at Palmwine Social Ikoyi, 7 Okunola Martins Close, Ikoyi, Lagos. Reserve a seat.
Meet the Founder
“I wanted to build more than a book club. I wanted to build a place where stories could find their people, writers could find their voices, and readers could find a home.”Maja, Founder of The Paperville City
Ogbuju Maryjane Onyinyechi, known as Maja, is the founder of The Paperville City, a publishing house and literary community, and the author of Letters from Somewhere.
With a background in Mass Communication, Maja is a writer, poet, and multidisciplinary creative whose interests span publishing, digital marketing, web development, and data analytics. Her work explores the human experience through words while reflecting her passion for creativity, technology, and enterprise.
Through The Paperville City, Maja is building a home for readers, writers, and stories—a place where creativity meets opportunity and words bring people together.
The Paperville City — a city built on words.
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