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Category: Writing

How to be a good writer

Unearthing the past: I need your stories of growing up in South Africa (1962-2024)

Author in the snow in Johannesburg, 1965

I’ve been writing things most of my life. Now, I’m finally starting on an actual book, and I need your help.

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Three things I have learned about starting to write a book

Woman writing outside a shop

Many people want to be an author. But you can only do that by actually writing. Here’s how to get started…

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Do my blog posts work for you? Some questions

Blogging has been around a long time – and has mutated a lot. Let me know what works for you when you’re searching for something interesting to read… 

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What does it mean when an editor raises a query?

Two chairs in a field to illustrate the concept of dialogue

Editing is not just someone correcting mistakes in something you’ve written. It’s a dialogue, in which the writer has a vital part to play…

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Why simple writing works, and tips on how to do it

Newspapers

In journalism, in marketing, in notes to your family – keeping your writing simple is the key to success. Here are some tips on making things plain…

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When communication is a generational thing

An old-fashioned telephone

Everyone – from business leaders to parents – has something to learn from Gen Z communication styles…

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Research skills: Five ways to assess and use reliable sources

People doing research in a library

With our wondrous phones in our hands, we can all find any information we want. Here’s how to apply research skills to that information..

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