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“Every morning between 9 and 12 I go to my room and sit before a piece of paper. Many
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New Zealand Poet Laureate, Dr Selina Tusitala-Marsh Selina Tusitala-Marsh has published three critically acclaimed collections of poetry. She was the
Trevor Bentley’s passion for pre-Treaty European Maori relations, captives and cannons, has resulted in four published books and
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Scribbler’s Progress – my writing journey by Trish Nicholson My most productive period as a storyteller was between the
My writing journey leaped ahead when a truck smashed into my car at a traffic light, crumpling the back
MY daughter has wrapped a scarf around her head as if to hold her brains together. She is writing
Love at first word. My first word was ‘home’, and that word has stuck with me ever since. Home is
BY HALEY PASSMORE I’ve never received any writing tips that have helped me – but then I’m not really a
BY ROSIE SORENSON Writing a memoir is like detasseling corn. You have to be strong and determined to work in
BY NATALIE SWAIN Christmas morning. My brother has a secretive smirk on his face. “This one is from me,
There is a story in each one of us; the difference is in how it is told. That becomes
BY DO HYUN KANG It all began the day I turned 100 days old. I don’t remember anything about the
BY DAVID WHITAKER My first book was self-published. I wrote every word and illustrated it myself. I also cut
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For someone with a curious streak and a passion for Japanese design, Fiona Wilson may have one of the
Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
TRUDY DELAMARE asks veteran copy-editor Di Smith if machines can correct errors better than humans in this frank Q &
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
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
Paul Cleave – international bestselling New Zealand author – talks about his writing career and offers tips for new writers
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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