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Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
There is no doubt Adele Broadbent has found her calling – supporting kids to experience the wonder found in books.
From heart-warming animal stories, to great desert romances, Annelize Morgan manages to capture the imagination of her readers. And, like
Nothing says “versatile” as well as a writer whose resume can boast magazine and newspaper journalist, columnist, editor and novelist.
“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly: Sometimes it’s like drilling rock and
My Competitions blog has raised a lot of enthusiasm among my writerly friends for trying overseas comps, but they are wary
Rejection. Dejection. Introspection. Funny how these words all go together. GINNY SWART explores the reasons why writers might have their
First off, congratulations – you wrote a short story! Now, use these eight tips to help get it published. BY
ALISON VON BULOW chats to South African born author, Melissa Van Maasdyk, about writing her recently published novel Love
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“Dreams are goals I haven’t yet managed to reach.” During the course of my writing journey, I’ve actually considered stamping
Writing is not something I do; it is something I can’t do without. My journey as a writer began
BY TASNEEM DANIELS “Kill them,” she said. “What?” “Kill your darlings,” she repeated. “But why should I kill them? This
Doing a writing course can shine more light on your writing strengths and weaknesses than a 100-watt reading lamp. DANIELLE
BY HEINRICH VAN DER WALT “You know, you should write this stuff down,” Anton said. We were sitting on
BY ROLINE GALVAN It was written in big red letters on my paper: “USE SIMPLE SENTENCES.” The first thing
I have escaped into a vast variety of worlds of my own making for as long as I can
BY ROSIE SORENSON Writing a memoir is like detasseling corn. You have to be strong and determined to work in
“I’ll do it if you do it.” “OK. Let’s do it together.” And so I started writing. It had been
BY OLAKUNLE OLADIRAN Growing up in the tiny village of Akure in Nigeria, I had only felt liberated
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
For someone with a curious streak and a passion for Japanese design, Fiona Wilson may have one of the
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
Susan Williams has been the managing director of Prose & Comms – a communications company – for over a decade.
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
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
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
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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