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‘Look at the time! Where did it go?’ Does this sound familiar? Become the master of time to increase your
Andrew Salomon is the author of the novels The Chrysalis (Oxford University Press) and Tokoloshe Song (Random House Umuzi).
Rejection. Dejection. Introspection. Funny how these words all go together. GINNY SWART explores the reasons why writers might have their
In the summer of 2007 I decided to do a Short Story Writing Course with SA Writers’ College. This
From heart-warming animal stories, to great desert romances, Annelize Morgan manages to capture the imagination of her readers. And, like
As Bob Dylan so astutely and melodically highlighted in the 60’s, the times of change are upon us. With
Everyone wants to be published, to see their name in print and enjoy that glow that comes from a publisher
Nothing says “versatile” as well as a writer whose resume can boast magazine and newspaper journalist, columnist, editor and novelist.
Craig Higginson, a historical novelist, has a brave approach to research in fiction. He claims that many writers in the
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Your Stories
There is a story in each one of us; the difference is in how it is told. That becomes
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 ROLINE GALVAN It was written in big red letters on my paper: “USE SIMPLE SENTENCES.” The first thing
BY CARMEN MARCUS It was the summer of 1984 and Lady Di was just about to marry my toy gorilla,
I was five years old, hugging the floor of my mother’s little shack, gunshots ringing through the air. I
BY NOHLEE CLOETE On my mobile phone, I have a picture saved of the urban English word ’Rastrophiliopustrocity’. It has eight
BY NICOLE ZELNIKER Just write. It’s the first piece of advice any writing professor will give you,
I’m in the middle of writing a novel and I’m having a bit of a wobbly at the moment.
Doing a writing course can shine more light on your writing strengths and weaknesses than a 100-watt reading lamp. DANIELLE
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
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
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
TRUDY DELAMARE asks veteran copy-editor Di Smith if machines can correct errors better than humans in this frank Q &
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
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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
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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