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Creative Writing

Whose Point of View Is It, Anyway?

One of the most common problem writers have when learning to write fiction, is maintaining point of view (PoV). Here,

Is Memoir Writing a Form of Therapy?

People who want to write a memoir often compare the process of writing that memoir to therapy. They say things

STAYING MOTIVATED AS A WRITER

Your Stories

Neuroses & Nirvana

BY DAVID WHITAKER   My first book was self-published. I wrote every word and illustrated it myself. I also cut

Swan Lake – My Writing Journey

BY SUZETTE LEAL   I would say that my venture into the world of words started thanks to Tchaikovsky. Had

E’s and F’s

  BY STEPHANIE MILLAR   “We’re moving to Durban next month,” my dad nonchalantly announced. He and my mum had

The Writing Lobe

By Eileen Kennedy   Scientists say there’s a specific region of the brain dedicated to writing. Somewhere between the prefrontal

My Writing Journey

  BY GLENN McGOLDRICK   My writing journey? Ha-ha. Sounds pretentious. Where to start? I liked writing as a kid.

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Best Writing Advice: Keep it Simple

BY THERESA-LOUISE BRINK The best writing tip I ever received was from a man who had fallen in love with

GRADUATE SUCCESSES

Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS

Alex Smith at The Writers college

Spotlight on author Alex Smith

Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical

Rosemary Hepozden writing and grammar tutor at the Writers College

Spotlight on Rosemary Hepözden

Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and

Spotlight on author Helen Brain

  Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998

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Apps for Writers

6 Time-Saving Apps for Travel Writers

Six apps to help travel writers organise, plan and execute their day.  BY CHRIS STRYDOM Travel writers rely on technology

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HAYMAKER – by Clinton Matos

    Well, it’s all about power, isn’t it? That’s where and why my life intersects the here and how

20 Essential Editing Tips

Finally finished a piece of writing that you want to submit to an editor? Woohoo! But before you hit the

Famous Quotes on Writing

  Need some writing inspiration and courage to keep going? Here are wise words from famous writers.   “A professional

Eleven Ways to Draw in your Reader

Here are 11 ways to draw in your reader and keep them hooked. Each one of these ways takes time

dialogue skills for fiction writers

How to Write Effective Dialogue

  In most stories, people talk to each other. Many readers enjoy the “talking bits” the most, and will happily

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