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Creative Writing
The dark side of human nature holds a certain allure for the acclaimed crime fiction author, Martin Steyn. He completed
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Alex Smith is a well-known creative writing tutor for novels and short story writing at the Writers College,
BY NATASHA BARRETT It’s never too late to pursue your dreams of becoming a writer, as British author Jack Sheffield
After over a decade of judging thousands of short stories in our national writing competitions, our Writers’ College
Folk-rock duo and songwriters Lourens and Esté Rabé from Cape Town started their band in 2010. Their songs showcase their
Trevor Bentley’s passion for pre-Treaty European Maori relations, captives and cannons, has resulted in four published books and
Writing contests for established writers are plentiful around the world. However, we believe in supporting beginner writers, so every year
The NZ Writers College 2020 Short Story Competition is open for entries from beginner writers in New Zealand! Now in
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Love at first word. My first word was ‘home’, and that word has stuck with me ever since. Home is
The three years I spent in high school gave me a taste of what it must be like to
Technically, I shouldn’t even be here. Where? Here, among a sea of writers filled with talent who always knew they
BY SUZETTE LEAL I would say that my venture into the world of words started thanks to Tchaikovsky. Had
I liken my passion for writing with the exuberant style in which I tackle housework. I’ll admit that ultimately writing
Amber Walker should be used to death by now, but she wasn’t. Her stiletto heels clicked against the ceramic
BY LEONIE FOURIE It was hot. Mid-December in the Cape Winelands tends to be hot. Your-clothes-stuck-to-your-butt kind of
I’m standing on the side of a road. It’s an unremarkable road, but then, why would it be otherwise? Its
A Dog’s Blog BY GINNY STONE Apart from writing books, which would make me famous and wealthy (they haven’t yet),
This is the Year of the Tortoise: the year I write my book. It will be about my journey
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.
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
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
Sonny Whitelaw has enjoyed a successful career as a writer for more than thirty years. Her work as a photojournalist
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
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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