Best new queer African short fiction
Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action, the pioneering, highly regarded South African gay and lesbian archives, invites African writers to submit stories on a queer African theme for publishing in a ground-breaking anthology. Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action intends the anthology to query stereotypes, show that there are many ways of being queer in … Read more
January Writing Exercise
This is the writing exercise from our January allaboutwriting/continued session. Try it yourself and stand the chance to win a R200 gift voucher from Boekehuis bookshop.
Allaboutwriting Course Dates
For 2010 we hope to provide you with a new and exciting array of retreats and courses, both long and short, to attract those of you who haven’t yet joined one of our groups, and tempt the rest of you back into the fold. We enjoy having you. Here are the courses and dates for … Read more
Writing a novel – how to keep going
No first draft was ever perfect. Most novels need rewriting and extensive editing. But if you never finish writing, it, there’ll be nothing to work on. Writing four published novels, I’ve learnt one or two things about how hard it is – and how to make it easier on yourself. I believe in rewards. Even … Read more
