SA Writers College is an online college. We are open for new applications, and for current students.


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

Learn to write in one of 40 specialised writing courses, and receive one-to-one mentoring by award-winning writers on our SA Writers College staff.

Study at your own pace, from the comfort of your home.



 
Journalism-Courses



JOURNALISM
COURSES
 
If you love writing, discovering new ideas and exploring on the web, then writing articles could be a fulfilling job for you. Train with an award-winning journalist.

 
 
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Creative-Writing



CREATIVE WRITING
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Learn how to write fiction with an award-winning writer and get line-by-line support, encouragement and mentoring on our creative writing courses.

 
 
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Buisness



BUSINESS AND GRAMMAR
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Suitable for any writer, from CEOs to administrative staff, our writing courses teach the rules for correct grammar, punctuation, style and format.


 
 
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SPECIALIST WRITING
COURSES
 
Our specialist writing courses teach you the writing skills you need for copy-editing and proofreading, press release writing, social media marketing, copywriting, web writing and self-publishing.

 
 
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Why Choose SA Writers College?

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AT YOUR OWN PACE
Learn how to write from the comfort of your home, with one-to-one feedback and expert supervision.
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WELL ESTABLISHED
Read course feedback from graduate students since 2005. SA Writers College was one of the first online writing colleges in the world.
 
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Industry-Focused
 
INDUSTRY FOCUSED
Our tutors keep abreast of the latest industry trends. Find out what is current and acceptable practice in the field of writing.
 
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TOP SUPERVISION
We offer real training by real writers. We only employ full-time, professional writers as our tutors. They also happen to be supportive, effective and adored teachers.
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Our Journalism Students' Successes

 

Our journalism students have sold their articles to these mainstream print and digital magazines below. They walk away with the skills and confidence to write sellable articles for publications around the world.

 

  
 
Magazines our students have been published in
 



Creative Writing Successes

 

Many of our creative writing students have gone on to publish their novels, short stories, poetry and children's books. This is testament to their dedication, as well as the calibre of their tutors! Below is a selection of their published books.

 

  
 
Some of the books our students have gone on to publish
 



Business Writing Successes


With a focus on practical writing skills, we are registered vendors for training writers at some of the biggest companies in South Africa.
 

  
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Our student writing successes

 

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Download our free short story anthologies showcasing inspiring African stories from the winners of our short story competitions.

 
SA Writers College Short Story Anthology Vol.1 | Click to Download
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Free Writing Tips on Our Blog

 

Over 400 expert articles on creative writing, freelance magazine journalism, blogging, article writing, proofreading, web writing and copywriting.

 
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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.

Articles on journalism:

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Competitions-and-Events  

Entering competitions is a great way to take your writing to the next level. Explore local and international competitions and get stuck in.

 

At SA Writers College, we sponsor an annual short story competition, free to enter for any beginner writer residing in South Africa.

 


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About Us

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.
 

Locations

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.
 

Contact Us

Nichola Meyer or Koos Turenhout
Email: [email protected]

You can also leave a voice message on 021 813 9224 and we will phone you back within one working day.

9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

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