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Creative Writing
Every story is told from a particular point of view. It is the reader’s way “in,” enabling them to experience
The five podcasts you should be listening to if you want to understand the world of books, publish more, or
If you are a non-fiction writer or you think your work is uncreative, keep reading. SALLY MAZAK explains how creativity
Most fiction writers want to know if they can live off their income from writing. Sadly, the short answer is
Writing a story is a craft that requires constant tweaks, edits and trial and error by the writer. Here are
The right level of language can make or break a book for children. Learn what kinds of English to avoid
Pruning your writing of unnecessary clutter is a great way to energize your prose. Here are six tips on
Back in the dark ages, like ten years ago, most stories submitted to magazines travelled on paper, with a
Poetry has seen a huge revival over the past few years. Beginner poets can now join a multitude of online communities
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BY THERESA-LOUISE BRINK The best writing tip I ever received was from a man who had fallen in love with
BY ELAINA FELLOWS “Why don’t you just quit your job and do it?” My husband asked me. I
BY HELEN TOMPSON The thought that one day I could be a writer has bubbled inside me for
BY NIKKY LEE “Kill your adverbs.” This advice came from thriller writer John Harman. I was eighteen, in my first
It wasn’t always writing that I loved. First there was the sensory world of writing: cracking the spine on
My writing journey leaped ahead when a truck smashed into my car at a traffic light, crumpling the back
I’m standing on the side of a road. It’s an unremarkable road, but then, why would it be otherwise? Its
Writing is not something I do; it is something I can’t do without. My journey as a writer began
Scribbler’s Progress – my writing journey by Trish Nicholson My most productive period as a storyteller was between the
I have escaped into a vast variety of worlds of my own making for as long as I can
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
TRUDY DELAMARE asks veteran copy-editor Di Smith if machines can correct errors better than humans in this frank Q &
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
Sonny Whitelaw has enjoyed a successful career as a writer for more than thirty years. Her work as a photojournalist
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
For someone with a curious streak and a passion for Japanese design, Fiona Wilson may have one of the
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
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If you are a person who fears or dislikes new apps, and you also happen to be a journalist,
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Logical flow is one of the trickier writing skills to master, but it is vital for good writing. Here’s a
Finally finished a piece of writing that you want to submit to an editor? Woohoo! But before you hit the
Need some writing inspiration and courage to keep going? Here are wise words from famous writers. “A professional
Here are 11 ways to draw in your reader and keep them hooked. Each one of these ways takes time
For most of the twentieth century, television was the preferred channel for advertisers to promote their goods to the masses.
The plot twist is the writer’s equivalent of magic: a sleight of hand, a puff of smoke and kazam! You
After over a decade of judging thousands of short stories in our national writing competitions, our Writers’ College
In most stories, people talk to each other. Many readers enjoy the “talking bits” the most, and will happily