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Creative Writing
Only the Dead is South African born Hamilton Wende’s latest novel, released by Penguin Books in October 2012. What inspires this author and
Mary Miller is an American-born fiction writer. Her debut novel The Last Days of California has sold over 25,000 copies.
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We have all been there; your deadline is looming and your web editor is chasing you, but when you sit
From heart-warming animal stories, to great desert romances, Annelize Morgan manages to capture the imagination of her readers. And, like
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There is a story in each one of us; the difference is in how it is told. That becomes
BY DAVID WHITAKER My first book was self-published. I wrote every word and illustrated it myself. I also cut
A Dog’s Blog BY GINNY STONE Apart from writing books, which would make me famous and wealthy (they haven’t yet),
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Scribbler’s Progress – my writing journey by Trish Nicholson My most productive period as a storyteller was between the
The three years I spent in high school gave me a taste of what it must be like to
Doing a writing course can shine more light on your writing strengths and weaknesses than a 100-watt reading lamp. DANIELLE
Congratulations to Christie Williams from New Zealand for her story about procrastination. Christie wins our June contest. The closing date for the next My
BY SUZETTE LEAL I would say that my venture into the world of words started thanks to Tchaikovsky. Had
BY GLENN McGOLDRICK My writing journey? Ha-ha. Sounds pretentious. Where to start? I liked writing as a kid.
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
New Zealand Poet Laureate, Dr Selina Tusitala-Marsh Selina Tusitala-Marsh has published three critically acclaimed collections of poetry. She was the
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
He’s the son of New Zealand’s inaugural Poet Laureate and describes himself as a freelance writer and editor.
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
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