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Creative Writing
The five podcasts you should be listening to if you want to understand the world of books, publish more, or
After over a decade of judging thousands of short stories in our national writing competitions, our Writers’ College
E-books are fast becoming a legitimate way of publishing your manuscript. There are many advantages to e-books: for one, they
BY CARMEN MARCUS It was the summer of 1984 and Lady Di was just about to marry my toy gorilla,
– by Stephanie Laubscher Web fiction, also known as Web lit, is basically the publication of literature and short stories
Rejection. Dejection. Introspection. Funny how these words all go together. GINNY SWART explores the reasons why writers might have their
Writing a story is a craft that requires constant tweaks, edits and trial and error by the writer. Here are
If you are a non-fiction writer or you think your work is uncreative, keep reading. SALLY MAZAK explains how creativity
Want to write really flash stories? Sharpen your skills with these tips and tricks for writing flash fiction. BY TRISH
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BY HEINRICH VAN DER WALT “You know, you should write this stuff down,” Anton said. We were sitting on
I was always hesitant to tell people that I want to be a writer. At one point even I rolled
Congratulations to Helen Yuretich, the winner of our November 2011 My Writing Journey Competition. Helen’s inspiring story is called ‘Just for fun’.
BY HELEN TOMPSON The thought that one day I could be a writer has bubbled inside me for
BY PRAJKTA BUDJADE In a self-defense class I once took, the instructor said, “Never engage in a confrontation
Well, it’s all about power, isn’t it? That’s where and why my life intersects the here and how
By ANDREW PARK The best writing advice I ever received was from Chuck Palahniuk. No, wait! Chuck Palahniuk gave me the
I liken my passion for writing with the exuberant style in which I tackle housework. I’ll admit that ultimately writing
BY MIKE CASTO Joe Lansdale, the award-winning author of 45 novels, sat on the stage and told us, “Write as
It wasn’t always writing that I loved. First there was the sensory world of writing: cracking the spine on
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
TRUDY DELAMARE asks veteran copy-editor Di Smith if machines can correct errors better than humans in this frank Q &
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
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
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Well, it’s all about power, isn’t it? That’s where and why my life intersects the here and how
This competition was discontinued in 2025. Read recent winning entries in our e-anthology ‘The Writers’ Journey’, a free download
Logical flow is one of the trickier writing skills to master, but it is vital for good writing. Here’s a
Finally finished a piece of writing that you want to submit to an editor? Woohoo! But before you hit the
Need some writing inspiration and courage to keep going? Here are wise words from famous writers. “A professional
Here are 11 ways to draw in your reader and keep them hooked. Each one of these ways takes time
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The plot twist is the writer’s equivalent of magic: a sleight of hand, a puff of smoke and kazam! You
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