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Ginny Swart was one of the first writers to join us when we started our writing college in 2005. She designed the
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Andrew Salomon is the author of the novels The Chrysalis (Oxford University Press) and Tokoloshe Song (Random House Umuzi).
As Bob Dylan so astutely and melodically highlighted in the 60’s, the times of change are upon us. With
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The three years I spent in high school gave me a taste of what it must be like to
BY STEPHANIE MILLAR “We’re moving to Durban next month,” my dad nonchalantly announced. He and my mum had
A Dog’s Blog BY GINNY STONE Apart from writing books, which would make me famous and wealthy (they haven’t yet),
Love at first word. My first word was ‘home’, and that word has stuck with me ever since. Home is
BY THERESA-LOUISE BRINK The best writing tip I ever received was from a man who had fallen in love with
BY JOHN McCAFFREY Many years ago, I met with an agent friend and asked his advice on how I might
I’m in the middle of writing a novel and I’m having a bit of a wobbly at the moment.
I liken my passion for writing with the exuberant style in which I tackle housework. I’ll admit that ultimately writing
BY TASNEEM DANIELS “Kill them,” she said. “What?” “Kill your darlings,” she repeated. “But why should I kill them? This
BY NATALIE SWAIN Christmas morning. My brother has a secretive smirk on his face. “This one is from me,
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Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
For someone with a curious streak and a passion for Japanese design, Fiona Wilson may have one of 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
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
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
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
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In most stories, people talk to each other. Many readers enjoy the “talking bits” the most, and will happily