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New Zealand’s renowned writer Witi Ihimaera talks history, homage and hope for the future with NICOLA MURRAY. Conversing with this
Need some writing inspiration and courage to keep going? Here are wise words from famous writers. “A professional
Is jou skryfstuk uiteindelik kant en klaar en jy gereed om dit aan ʼn uitgewer te stuur? Jippie! Maar voordat
Back in the dark ages, like ten years ago, most stories submitted to magazines travelled on paper, with a
Writing contests for established writers are plentiful around the world. However, we believe in supporting beginner writers, so every year
Andrew Salomon is the author of the novels The Chrysalis (Oxford University Press) and Tokoloshe Song (Random House Umuzi).
One of the fastest ways to progress as a writer is to receive feedback. Here’s how to get more of
“I’ll do it if you do it.” “OK. Let’s do it together.” And so I started writing. It had been
Veselina Yaneva talks to Nataliya Deleva – a Bulgarian-born writer living in London – about her experience and insight as
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MY daughter has wrapped a scarf around her head as if to hold her brains together. She is writing
I will never forget my first published poem. Well ‘published’ may be a loosely applied term, but it was
I liken my passion for writing with the exuberant style in which I tackle housework. I’ll admit that ultimately writing
BY JOHN McCAFFREY Many years ago, I met with an agent friend and asked his advice on how I might
“I’ll do it if you do it.” “OK. Let’s do it together.” And so I started writing. It had been
It wasn’t always writing that I loved. First there was the sensory world of writing: cracking the spine on
Love at first word. My first word was ‘home’, and that word has stuck with me ever since. Home is
By SARAH KELLEHER For me, writing used to move in cycles. First, the inspired phase. I’d put my laptop by
By ANDREW PARK The best writing advice I ever received was from Chuck Palahniuk. No, wait! Chuck Palahniuk gave me the
BY OLAKUNLE OLADIRAN Growing up in the tiny village of Akure in Nigeria, I had only felt liberated
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Mandy Speechly has worked as a copywriter in the advertising industry for over fifteen years for leading international advertising agencies
Karen Jeynes is a well-known, award-winning playwright whose work includes “Laying Blame”, “sky too big”, “Don’t Mention Sex”, “Kiss
New Zealand Poet Laureate, Dr Selina Tusitala-Marsh Selina Tusitala-Marsh has published three critically acclaimed collections of poetry. She was the
Helen Brain is the author of 30 books for children, an adult memoir and many short stories. In 1998
For someone with a curious streak and a passion for Japanese design, Fiona Wilson may have one of the
BY THABISO SEKGOBELA He made cars.co.za one of the most trusted brands in South Africa. He published a book in
Successful journalist Sarah Lang may have started her working life sleeping in her mother’s garage, but she has quickly climbed
TRUDY DELAMARE asks veteran copy-editor Di Smith if machines can correct errors better than humans in this frank Q &
Fiona Ingram is a multi-award-winning author of adult and children’s fiction. She has won, or been a finalist in, over
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In most stories, people talk to each other. Many readers enjoy the “talking bits” the most, and will happily