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Creative Writing
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Author Linda Dawley Ask award-nominated author Linda Dawley for her advice on developing as a writer and she will mention
IF I wake up in the morning with perfectly formed sentences scratching at the inside of my skull to get out,
Do you have a piece of creative writing you would like to have published? This area of our webzine is
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
From staying motivated, to why they write, here are some of our favourite quotes about writing – from famous writers.
Penny Griffith, author of Out of the Shadows – The Life of Millicent Baxter, tells us what
Sonny Whitelaw has enjoyed a successful career as a writer for more than thirty years. Her work as a photojournalist
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By Shenaaz Msusa “The next word is DITCH; I repeat ditch,” announced the teacher loudly and clearly
Amber Walker should be used to death by now, but she wasn’t. Her stiletto heels clicked against the ceramic
BY HEINRICH VAN DER WALT “You know, you should write this stuff down,” Anton said. We were sitting on
There is a story in each one of us; the difference is in how it is told. That becomes
Oh, the joy of your first job! How exciting, wonderful and, honestly, very disappointing. ‘First job blues’ is a
BY JOHN McCAFFREY Many years ago, I met with an agent friend and asked his advice on how I might
BY OLAKUNLE OLADIRAN Growing up in the tiny village of Akure in Nigeria, I had only felt liberated
I was always hesitant to tell people that I want to be a writer. At one point even I rolled
BY CATHY MARTENS Ah, my elusive writing chops; where do they come from and where do they keep going?
BY SUZETTE LEAL I would say that my venture into the world of words started thanks to Tchaikovsky. Had
Q & A WITH AWARD-WINNING WRITERS
When Lotta received her ‘Local Hero’ award in 2014, she celebrated it with lime and soda rather than bubbly. Lotta
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
Rosemary Hepözden has three decades of editing, writing and teaching experience. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and
Sonny Whitelaw has enjoyed a successful career as a writer for more than thirty years. Her work as a photojournalist
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
Susan Williams has been the managing director of Prose & Comms – a communications company – for over a decade.
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