- Advertisement -
Creative Writing
Ghana-born author, Ekow Duker, is an oil field engineer-turned-investment banker-turned-business developer, with three published novels under his belt:
Every story is told from a particular point of view. It is the reader’s way “in,” enabling them to experience
You know a new trilogy has really grabbed you when, as soon as you finish the first novel, you write
Most fiction writers want to know if they can live off their income from writing. Sadly, the short answer is
Everyone wants to be published, to see their name in print and enjoy that glow that comes from a publisher
For those of us blessed with sight, vision is the most important sense through which we recognise the world
Do you have a piece of creative writing you would like to have published? This area of our webzine is
Sonny Whitelaw has enjoyed a successful career as a writer for more than thirty years. Her work as a photojournalist
Writing can be tedious and a little depressing at times. Here’s how you can overcome these problems. BY ANYA
WEB WRITING
Your Stories
BY NATALIE SWAIN Christmas morning. My brother has a secretive smirk on his face. “This one is from me,
BY ROSIE SORENSON Writing a memoir is like detasseling corn. You have to be strong and determined to work in
BY ANNA STROUD I was in my fourth year at university, studying towards a Bachelors degree in Journalism
BY PRAJKTA BUDJADE In a self-defense class I once took, the instructor said, “Never engage in a confrontation
The three years I spent in high school gave me a taste of what it must be like to
BY NICOLE ZELNIKER Just write. It’s the first piece of advice any writing professor will give you,
BY GLENN McGOLDRICK My writing journey? Ha-ha. Sounds pretentious. Where to start? I liked writing as a kid.
BY NOHLEE CLOETE On my mobile phone, I have a picture saved of the urban English word ’Rastrophiliopustrocity’. It has eight
I liken my passion for writing with the exuberant style in which I tackle housework. I’ll admit that ultimately writing
I will never forget my first published poem. Well ‘published’ may be a loosely applied term, but it was
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
Susan Williams has been the managing director of Prose & Comms – a communications company – for over a decade.
New Zealand Poet Laureate, Dr Selina Tusitala-Marsh Selina Tusitala-Marsh has published three critically acclaimed collections of poetry. She was the
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
Sonny Whitelaw has enjoyed a successful career as a writer for more than thirty years. Her work as a photojournalist
Trending Posts
Apps for Writers
Web writing is an increasingly popular specialism for writers, but it’s also highly competitive. I’m sharing my top free and
Boost your web writing career with these powerful apps. BY SARAH LLOYD We as 21st century writers are lucky to
If you are a person who fears or dislikes new apps, and you also happen to be a journalist,
Anyone can share their travel stories on the Web. However, it is the quality of your writing, editing and photos
While your Moleskine may never go out fashion, technology changes at a rapid pace. These five apps get you
Six apps to help travel writers organise, plan and execute their day. BY CHRIS STRYDOM Travel writers rely on technology
latest posts
How to Stop Dreaming and Start Writing, One Word at a Time Let me tell you something that might sting
BY ANNA STROUD I was in my fourth year at university, studying towards a Bachelors degree in Journalism
Never doubt that what may seem like an effortless read in a publication has taken hours of conjuring, sculpting and
J K Rowling, the creative genius behind the Harry Potter series, overcame great adversity to become the esteemed writer she
My favourite singer once told an interviewer that he started singing at the age of four. He said that by
Na tien jaar se ondervinding met die evaluering van nasionale kortverhaal kompetisies, het ons Writers College beoordelaars ʼn
Coming up with topics to write about is one of the most important steps in the journalism process.
This free writing competition is open to writers from around the world. Write us a 600-word piece on the theme:
Logical flow is one of the trickier writing skills to master, but it is vital for good writing. Here’s a
Books, blogs and courses offer valuable advice and guidance for writers, but to make the most of them, there are