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We thought we’d kickstart your week with these ten recommended articles for fiction writers. Got a few minutes? Then
Author Linda Dawley Ask award-nominated author Linda Dawley for her advice on developing as a writer and she will mention
Is jou skryfstuk uiteindelik kant en klaar en jy gereed om dit aan ʼn uitgewer te stuur? Jippie! Maar voordat
There is no doubt Adele Broadbent has found her calling – supporting kids to experience the wonder found in books.
Veselina Yaneva talks to Nataliya Deleva – a Bulgarian-born writer living in London – about her experience and insight as
Writing can be tedious and a little depressing at times. Here’s how you can overcome these problems. BY ANYA
Freelance writing is an exciting adventure. But just like being on an African safari, there are dangers. Here’s how to
– by Stephanie Laubscher Web fiction, also known as Web lit, is basically the publication of literature and short stories
From the Gravesite to the Stage Nori Vagi Brash speaks about her life as a Papua New Guinean poet, writer,
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BY ELAINA FELLOWS “Why don’t you just quit your job and do it?” My husband asked me. I
This is the Year of the Tortoise: the year I write my book. It will be about my journey
Amber Walker should be used to death by now, but she wasn’t. Her stiletto heels clicked against the ceramic
BY ROLINE GALVAN It was written in big red letters on my paper: “USE SIMPLE SENTENCES.” The first thing
BY NIKKY LEE “Kill your adverbs.” This advice came from thriller writer John Harman. I was eighteen, in my first
There is a story in each one of us; the difference is in how it is told. That becomes
Congratulations to Helen Yuretich, the winner of our November 2011 My Writing Journey Competition. Helen’s inspiring story is called ‘Just for fun’.
BY ROSIE SORENSON Writing a memoir is like detasseling corn. You have to be strong and determined to work in
Writing is not something I do; it is something I can’t do without. My journey as a writer began
BY TRACY SOLEA A bright gold sticker in my purple exercise book marks the day I
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
He’s the son of New Zealand’s inaugural Poet Laureate and describes himself as a freelance writer and editor.
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
For someone with a curious streak and a passion for Japanese design, Fiona Wilson may have one of the
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In most stories, people talk to each other. Many readers enjoy the “talking bits” the most, and will happily