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Naomi wrote 6 months ago: There is so much help available if you’re planning to write a book. I believe that investment … more →

Tags: Writing Tips, South Africa, writing, connection, Solitude, Learning, Writers Write, the write co, writing course

Winners of The Write Co Short Story Competition1 comment

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: 1st Prize: Up in Arms by Ilva Pieterse A Writers Write course – valued at R4 500, or gift vouc … more →

Tags: Competitions, morne malan, short story competition, Anthony Ehlers, Susan Greenlagh, Darrel Bristow-Bovey

Amanda Speaks to Author/Publisher, Laura Boon1 comment

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: Author: Laura Boon Date: 31  August 2006 & 24 July 2008 Sun Sign: Leo Where: Staffroom, Crawford … more →

Tags: Guest Speakers, Laura Boon

Special Offer on Russian Opera Tickets

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: “We’re thrilled to be able to offer this,” says Amanda Patterson, CEO or the Write … more →

Tags: Opera, Iolanta, Tchakovsky

Amanda Will Train the First Writers' Write Course in Durban1 comment

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: We will be hosting the inaugural Writers Write course in Durban, as a one week course, from 25th Aug … more →

Tags: Workshops, Writers Write Durban

Book Review:The Irresistible Inheritance of Wilberforce1 comment

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: The Irresistible Inheritance of Wilberforce by Paul Torday (Weidenfeld & Nicholson) ISBN: 978-0- … more →

Tags: Book Club, Book Review, Paul Today, Wilberforce

The Night Class

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: by Amanda Patterson Teachers dread it. They wake up sweating in the middle of the night, drenched wi … more →

Tags: Creative Writing, Night Class

How Do you Turn an Engineer into a Writer?

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it. Facts are no longer just facts. Does your reader underst … more →

Tags: Rewrite your future, Nicce Steward, writing courses

The 5 Most Common Problems First Time Writers Share 2 comments

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: by Amanda Patterson I have run my creative writing course, Writers Write for four years. I have lear … more →

Tags: Workshops, Writers Write, ProbSol!, first time writers

The Write Company Newsletter - July 20082 comments

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: There is plenty to read in The Write Co Newsletter for July 2008. The Feature Story is about The Wri … more →

Tags: Newsletter, Sarah Bullen, the write co newsletter, Nicci Stewart

Amanda's 17 Questions for Lauren Libenberg

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: Date: 25 June 2008 Place: Chocadore, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, South Africa Book: The Voluptuous Deli … more →

Tags: Guest Speakers, Chocolate, 17 questions, Leanne Liebenberg

Celebrating The Write Co – Cape Town’s 1st Birthday

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: Finish your First Draft, say Writing Coaches By Sarah Bullen Writing a novel or a screenplay is a pr … more →

Tags: cape town, Sarah Bullen, First Draft

Writers Write Now a Correspondence Course

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: I am happy to announce that The Write Co is now able to offer our flagship creative writing course, … more →

Tags: Workshops, Writers Write, creative writing course

Amanda's 17 Questions for her Guest Speakers1 comment

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: One of the highlights of the Write Co’s website is Amanda’s 17 Questions for her Guest S … more →

Tags: Guest Speakers, Amanda's 17 questions, Marina Lewycka, Sarah Bullen, Writers

What's On This Weekend at The Write Co

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Friday 20 June 2008: Creative Writing from 09:00 – 11:00 RSVP: wiida@t … more →

Tags: Diary, the write co

Amanda's 26 Top Books of All Time2 comments

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: There are books you read and enjoy and books you just skim through. Sometimes you pick up a book and … more →

Tags: Book Club, Top 26 books

The Problem with Writing your Novel

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: You Are Not Alone I have run my course, Writers Write for almost five years now. I have learned so m … more →

Tags: Workshops, Writers Write, writing a novel

Mars And Venus In South Africa2 comments

durbzblogz wrote 1 year ago: By Amanda Patterson I love men. Really. It’s just that they frustrate and annoy me. Sometimes. … more →

Tags: Columns, Mars and Venus


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