Whether you want to get published, work in the writing industry, or write for your own pleasure, we can help you get there.



Choose from 38 specialised writing courses, and
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Download our free Anthologies. Inspiring African stories from the winners of our Short Story Competitions over the past decade.
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Tutor Spotlight:

Helen Brain


The award-winning author of dozens of books, Helen Brain tutors several of our courses including the popular 'Basics of Creative Writing' course. Read an interview with her and find out what she's looking for in her students' work.

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Helen tutors the popular Basics of Creative Writing course at SA Writers College

 

 

 

News & Writing from our students at the Writers College

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Articles on creative writing:


Vital Ways to Improve Your Chances of Winning a Short Story Competition

Write Lean and Mean - by Nancy Kress

Developing Your Character's Character - by Ginny Swart

What Gets A Book To The Top Of The Bestseller List? - by Dee Power

How to Write a Book in Five Easy Steps - by Stephen L. Nelson, CPA

50 best articles on how to improve your creative writing.

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Entering competitions is a great way to take your writing to the next level. Have a look at some of the local and international competitions and get stuck in.
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We offer specialised, online writing courses tutored by award-winning writers in South Africa. Get the writing tools you need, expert insider advice and hours and hours of writing practice.
 

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Study from anywhere in South Africa: Cape Town, Western Cape; Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng; Durban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal; Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape; Bloemfontein, Free State; Nelspruit, Mpumalanga; Kimberley, Northern Cape and Polokwane, Limpopo.

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