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Please join us for a non-fiction masterclass with Fred de Vries, in celebration of the launch of his new book, Blues for the White Man. You’ll learn more about the nitty-gritty of the [...]

Why do we read fiction? There’s a range of obvious answers – we love intimate encounters with strangers who pose no danger to our cosy view of the world (although books can change our lives!). We [...]

Some years ago, on our creative writing course, one of our students told us of her dream: to write a novel about the relations between men and women in 13th Century Yemen. We were, naturally, [...]

The bones and the sinews of story lie at the heart of every compelling narrative. And whether you’ve invented it, or drawn it from life, the way in which you tell your story will largely [...]

We’re delighted to be hosting a masterclass with Tony Park , bestselling author of 18 adventure thrillers set in southern Africa. Join us to learn more about the craft of writing. This [...]

What can we do to brighten your August? All About Writing was born of passion, rather than a business proposal – which is why we remain committed to giving you as much free help and advice as we [...]

Enjoy a bit of literary fun with All About Writing and Slow Life at our creative writing workshop at Casa Labia in Muizenberg. Be inspired by the cry of gulls as you release your creativity, [...]

You answered our questions – and we’ve come up with a new free service Last month we asked you to participate in our survey and to answer two questions. Well, what were your answers? [...]

I wish I had a coin for every time we’ve been asked: “But can you teach creative writing?” Here’s the way we usually answer it. If you’re writing now or trying to begin, you’ll know that writing [...]

  We’re ending the year with a 10-Day Writing Workout and we’d love you to join us. Give us just an hour of your busy day for ten days, and our Ten Day Writing Workout will develop [...]