Words by Reba Seboko It is said that inspiration can strike at any moment; be it at a red light while watching taxi drivers argue over who the better driver is, or while you wait in the queue at a crowded coffee shop. But that is the when. For writers, the where is also important, …
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Words by Robyn Porteous Much like a glass of fine wine or a hotcuppa tea, curling up with a good book can bring the perfect ending toanything, whether it’s a breakup or the absolute Mondayest of Mondays. When itcomes to choosing the ideal beverage to unwind with, you probably know whatyou’re likely to go for …
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Words by Reba Seboko ‘And what a wonderful phrase, it means no worries’, as so greatly articulated in the childhood movie favourite, The Lion King. Young cub, Simba, is taught the art of finding peace and, more importantly, to look for the beauty in a simple life, despite the ugliness and difficulties that every day …
Words by Jamie Conway Ah, the teen audience. How to write for them? How to grab their attention? How to get them obsessed with your new book? Writing a book that appeals to teens can be intimidating because it takes a certain amount of… finesse. All the more so if you’re no longer in the …
Words by Jamie Conway The world isn’t just your playground – it’s your source of inspiration! Perhaps you’ve been sitting with a bland manuscript, that’s drowning in over-used tropes, and environments and characters that aren’t all that different from those written before them. Maybe your editor is all up in your grill about being “unique” …
Words by Jamie Conway Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, George Orwell, and Lewis Carrol! Any of these names ring a bell? Of course they do! Maybe you had to read their words in high school under the watchful eye of a passionate English teacher. Or maybe you’re a literature enthusiast naturally and you’ve consumed the classics …
Words by Jamie Conway You’ve read the novels. You’ve watched the movies that accurately depict the events of the novel. But have you watched the super weird and hilarious movie adaptations of the classics that kind of make no sense sometimes? We just adore them! They make us laugh at their stupidity, their deadpan jokes …
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Words by Jamie Conway You’ve probably fallen in love with a number of dystopian novels and movies without realising it. By definition, it’s quite the opposite of utopian fiction, wherein the characters live pretty perfect lives in ideal towns with happy families. Dystopian literature is when the characters face the worst situations and suffer distressing …
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Words by Jamie Conway We don’t have to mention his full name – you know who we’re talking about. Some writers are just that famous and they’re famous for very good reasons; people know their work well, they’re taught it in school and the words have made their mark. They’ve touched souls across continents, they …
Words by Jamie Conway They never really get old, do they? It doesn’t matter how many times we see them in movies and books, who plays the characters or where the story is set – a popular trope is popular for a reason. We don’t care if it’s been done a million times – the …
