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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
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Mary Miller is an American-born fiction writer. Her debut novel The Last Days of California has sold over 25,000 copies.
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Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
From staying motivated, to why they write, here are some of our favourite quotes about writing – from famous writers.
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BY ROSIE SORENSON Writing a memoir is like detasseling corn. You have to be strong and determined to work in
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BY ELAINA FELLOWS “Why don’t you just quit your job and do it?” My husband asked me. I
A Dog’s Blog BY GINNY STONE Apart from writing books, which would make me famous and wealthy (they haven’t yet),
I liken my passion for writing with the exuberant style in which I tackle housework. I’ll admit that ultimately writing
BY CARMEN MARCUS It was the summer of 1984 and Lady Di was just about to marry my toy gorilla,
Scribbler’s Progress – my writing journey by Trish Nicholson My most productive period as a storyteller was between the
My favourite singer once told an interviewer that he started singing at the age of four. He said that by
MY daughter has wrapped a scarf around her head as if to hold her brains together. She is writing
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
New Zealand Poet Laureate, Dr Selina Tusitala-Marsh Selina Tusitala-Marsh has published three critically acclaimed collections of poetry. She was the
He’s the son of New Zealand’s inaugural Poet Laureate and describes himself as a freelance writer and editor.
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
Alex Smith’s most recent novel ‘Devilskein & Dearlove’ is a YA Fantasy, described by the ‘Sunday Times’ as “a magical
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After over a decade of judging thousands of short stories in our national writing competitions, our Writers’ College
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