Writer Cat Hellisen was riveted by Masha Du Toit's new novel. She sits down with the author to talk about her world-building process, dystopian futures in fiction and writing for…
Diane and Akwaeke went, writer to writer a while ago. Read their meeting of minds here. Today they share some of their tips, strategies and encouragement for anyone writing. Diane…
A publisher, a poet and a writer dispense advice today. And it turned out to be a #WCW to boot. We hope you are inspired by their diverse viewpoints to…
Our #WriteTips come from a poet, a visual artist and an author so they all approach writing in quite different ways. Each of their views shine light on the writer's…
Perceptions of TimeIt was all about perspective, although that word Alfie only came to know years later. It may have been perspective he understood, but it was frustration he felt…
Nuzo OnohMy number one editing tip is - Never do it all by yourself as a writer. The eyes can never see all that the brain can conceive. No matter…
Helen Moffett is currently mentoring the SSDA/Worldreader Editing Fellows as part of our new editing mentorship programme. She spoke to us about how she got her start, the obligations of an editor and dream projects amongst other things.
Rahla shares a part of Tribe, setting up us for a good weekend. There are wildflower-scented soft beaches, the cradling of old friends and the excitement of making new ones. Read…
Photo credit © Jurgen Marx. Photoshoot at "The Stuff We Love" Melville, Johannesburg Rahla Xenopolous is a seasoned author and Short Story Day Africa board member. In her typical, straight-talking…