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BY CARMEN MARCUS It was the summer of 1984 and Lady Di was just about to marry my toy gorilla, Gogo. My mum was standing watching the rain and then she did something extraordinary. She thrust her hands through the glass pane of the back door. My dad grabbed Lady Di’s (aka Barbie) long wedding […]| The Writers' College Times
Web writing is an increasingly popular specialism for writers, but it’s also highly competitive. I’m sharing my top free and most useful apps that have helped me get ahead in my online writing career. BY CHARLOTTE BRETT Need to feel more confident writing online? You may already be aware of Grammarly, such is its big reputation. […]| The Writers' College Times
Contents Doing a writing course can shine more light on your writing strengths and weaknesses than a 100-watt reading lamp. DANIELLE RAMAEKERS explores the impact of professional feedback on your writing.Your mum likes your tweets and your partner laughs at all your witty one-liners (if he knows what’s good for him!). But if you really […]| The Writers' College Times
Contents BY JESS OOSTHUYSEWith free travel sites coming under fire for fake news, respected travel outlets need to cater for a Millennial market more than ever. Millennials don’t trust free travel contentBe responsible and socially engagedNever underestimate a millennial’s intelligence (or attention span)About the Author BY JESS OOSTHUYSE With free travel sites coming under fire […]| The Writers' College Times
BY NIKKY LEE “Kill your adverbs.” This advice came from thriller writer John Harman. I was eighteen, in my first year of university, and had enrolled in one of his creative writing workshops to brush up on Writing Dramatic Dialogue. While I picked up many a handy dialogue tip, it was this particular nugget of […]| The Writers' College Times
BY TASNEEM DANIELS “Kill them,” she said. “What?” “Kill your darlings,” she repeated. “But why should I kill them? This is what happened in the story.” “No,” she said mercilessly. “They need to go. Kill them off.” I snarled and scratched out the sentence: It looks more as if the box hobbles her inside of […]| The Writers' College Times
A Dog’s Blog BY GINNY STONE Apart from writing books, which would make me famous and wealthy (they haven’t yet), it was always my dream to write a column in a newspaper. A funny one. Something that people would look forward to each week. This dream finally came true when I pitched a column to […]| The Writers' College Times
BY THERESA-LOUISE BRINK The best writing tip I ever received was from a man who had fallen in love with the beautiful wilderness of Africa – Tony Park. A man who enchanted his readers with an alluring mix of adventure, danger and romance in books like African Dawn and Scent of Fear. So it happened […]| The Writers' College Times
My Journey as a Writer| The Writers' College Times
Writing tips and advice for beginner writers: from starting out as a writer, to how to write well and get published.| The Writers' College Times
How to Stop Dreaming and Start Writing, One Word at a Time Let me tell you something that might sting a little: talent is overrated. I know, I know. We all want to believe we’re undiscovered literary geniuses about to launch a bestseller. But here’s the truth that Nichola Meyer, Principal of The Writers’ College […] The post Why SMART Goals Are Your Novel’s Best Friend appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
BY ANNA STROUD I was in my fourth year at university, studying towards a Bachelors degree in Journalism and Media Studies. I chose writing and editing as my specialisation and for our final term we worked on a narrative long form piece under the mentorship of Rian Malan – the Hunter S Thompson […] The post The Best Writing Tip I’ve Ever Received: Keep it Real appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
Never doubt that what may seem like an effortless read in a publication has taken hours of conjuring, sculpting and editing. Here are 20 essential tips for writing better articles. 1. Choose your point of view (PoV), and stick to it throughout your article. Point of view refers to the perspective of the narrator […] The post How to Write Better Articles appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
J K Rowling, the creative genius behind the Harry Potter series, overcame great adversity to become the esteemed writer she is today. ELANA SISSISON explores Rowling’s journey and advice for writers. “You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.” These are the words of […] The post J K Rowling: From Failure to Unimagined Success appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
My favourite singer once told an interviewer that he started singing at the age of four. He said that by the time he was eight, all he wanted to be was a musician. He now has more hits than he remembers and more awards than he can count. I sometimes wish my writing journey was […] The post My Writing Journey – by Nkaela Mocumi appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
Na tien jaar se ondervinding met die evaluering van nasionale kortverhaal kompetisies, het ons Writers College beoordelaars ʼn lys van agt basiese stappe saamgestel wat jou in die regte rigting sal stuur om die kortlys te haal. Voordat jy skouer aan die wiel sit om jou kortverhaal vir die kompetisie te begin skryf, […] The post Verbeter Jou Kans Om ʼn Kortverhaal Kompetisie Te Wen Só appeared first on The Writers' College Times.| The Writers' College Times
BY HEINRICH VAN DER WALT “You know, you should write this stuff down,” Anton said. We were sitting on the back porch of our farmhouse, looking out over the grassy backyard. It was a typical sweltering summer in the Karoo, the only respite from the heat coming from the ice cream cones we were […]| The Writers' College Times
This free writing competition is open to writers from around the world. Write about your best writing tip ever. The winner receives $200 (R2 000 or £100).| The Writers College Times
Choosing a topic is one of the most important steps in the journalism process. Here are a few tips for choosing topics to write about.| The Writers College Times
Logical flow is one of the trickier writing skills to master, but it is vital for good writing. Here's a guide to logical flow.| The Writers College Times
Books, blogs and courses offer valuable advice and guidance for writers, but to make the most of them, there are four vital habits we have to establish for ourselves. BY TRISH NICHOLSON 1. Create a writing support network Putting words onto paper or the screen is something we do alone and it can be lonely. […]| The Writers College Times
Need some writer's inspiration and courage to keep up the writing? Here are wise words and writing tips from famous writers.| The Writers College Times
Here are six of our best expert writing tips that will help your writing stand out among the billions of articles online.| The Writers' College Times
From using strong verbs to showing, not telling, here are eleven tips and techniques to draw in your reader and keep them hooked.| The Writers College Times
While your Moleskine may never go out fashion, technology changes at a rapid pace. These five apps get you to work more effectively and can give you a head start in your writing career. 1. App for jotting down journalism ideas We all know that story ideas can pop up by just about anywhere. […]| The Writers College Times
Your motto as a writer: I shall entertain my reader. Whether you write articles, novels, or simply want to write more captivating updates on Facebook, each line should beg, “Read me!” NICHOLA MEYER explains how to make your words come alive. How do you keep your reader glued to the page? You’ve heard it many times […]| The Writers College Times
Readers enjoy plot twists because they liven up stories and make the endings less obvious. Here are 9 tricks you can use to create a twist.| The Writers College Times
After over a decade of judging short stories, our Writers College judges have compiled a list of eight tips to win a short story competition.| The Writers College Times
Contents It’s not talent or word power that make writers successful; it’s staying power. Here are our 7 best tips to thrive as a writer in the coming decade. 1. Dream Big; Act Small 2. Write Down Specific Writing Goals 3. Don’t Let Bad Writing Days Stop You “Being a real writer means being able to do the […]| The Writers College Times
Contents What skills do magazine journalists need to make the crossover to digital media? A rapid increase in the advancement of technology has disrupted and transformed many industries. The magazine journalism industry is no exception.Our favourite magazines now exist in print as well as digital format, while others no longer exist in their print form […]| The Writers College Times
Writing a story is a craft that requires constant tweaks, edits and trial and error by the writer. Here are ten tips to improve your creative writing and save you hours of painful re-writing in the future. (1) Don’t underestimate your reader You have a fantastic plot, your characters are realistic, the setting is […]| The Writers College Times
Many readers enjoy the “talking bits” the most, and will happily skip the scenic descriptions. So how do you write realistic, gripping dialogue that moves the story along?| The Writers College Times
Every story is told from a particular point of view. It is the reader’s way “in,” enabling them to experience the world they are reading about. When the point of view shifts without warning, it takes the reader out of the action. Not only does it disrupt their experience, but it can confuse them about […]| The Writers College Times
Are you interested in freelance magazine writing? Here are 10 trade secrets to help you get your name in the byline.| The Writers College Times
“If you treat your characters like people, they’ll reward you by being fully developed individuals.” Contents Wilna Adriaanse:Terugvoer van Wilna se Oud-studente – Don Roff Een van die grootste uitdagings vir ‘n skrywer is om karakters te skep waarmee ‘n leser kan i...| The Writers College Times
Writing for Facebook seems like the most natural thing in the world for many people, but look a little closer, and you’ll see there’s a strategy at work. BY KAREN LOTTER Contents Writing for Facebook seems like the most natural thing in the world for many people, but look a little closer, and you’ll […]| The Writers College Times
