An de Fortier: Successful Science and Non-Fiction Book Editor
An de Fortier completed the Copy-editing and Proofreading and the Grammar for Writers Courses at SA Writers’ College. In a few short years, she has become a sought-after editor specialising in scientific texts and non-fiction books written in many genres in South Africa. We caught up with An to discover how her SAWC courses impacted […]
Launching a Career as a Copy-Editor: Sharné Denner
Sharné Denner spent years as a medical doctor before discovering that her real passion lay in polishing prose. After completing our Copy-Editing and Proofreading Course under tutor Di Smith at the start of 2025, followed by a three-month internship, Sharné was offered a part-time position helping edit course content and social media copy for The […]
In Her Own Skin: Cayla Lewis’s Debut Story
After completing the Write a Children’s Book Course at SA Writers’ College, Cape Town author and illustrator Cayla Lewis has published the book she once needed as a child – a story about belonging, courage and showing up as you are. When Cayla was just five years old, she was diagnosed with psoriasis, a chronic […]