Remember the Reason Why You Write

Short Story Writing

By Elouwdi Smit The first piece of advice I received about writing was to have fun! Don’t be serious – just enjoy it. I will never forget the day I received feedback on my radio drama play that placed me in the top 5 in a local competition. The giddiness, pride and plain old happiness lasted […]

How To Achieve Your Writing Goals

Writing course enrolment takes courage

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. 1. Dream Big; Act Small Setting unrealistic writing goals is a sure-fire way to make your writing dream unattainable. For example, starting the year with a resolution to write 1000 words […]

The Advertising Industry Has Changed. Here’s What Copywriters Need To Know

The Advertising Industry Has Changed. Here’s What Copywriters Need To Know by MANDY SPEECHLY For most of the twentieth century, television was the preferred channel for advertisers to promote their goods to the masses. A formula was created – the 30-second tv commercial, backed by press, poster and radio adverts. But the advertising landscape has […]