Writers sometimes need support to write, opportunities to learn more and get feedback before submitting a manuscript for publication. As well ways to connect with other writers.
Here are some suggestions:
There are many universities in South Africa that offer degrees in creative writing. Check out the links here.
Rhodes University, Wits University, UCT, University of the North West, UWC, AFDA, University of Pretoria.
If you know of others let us know .
Writing workshops
- Sally Cranswick Sally Cranswick is an author and writing coach who offers courses, mentorships and workshops, including via UCT Summer School.
- Finuala Dowling offers a range of online courses and writing workshops
- Karin Schimke is a writer, journalist, translator and an award-winning poet. She offers a book coaching programme, consultations, and manuscript assessments.
- Toni Giselle Stuart offers writing workshops, courses and 1:1 Writing Mentorship, online and in-person in Cape Town.
- Chantel Erfort Manuel and Toni Giselle Stuart will co-facilitate The Writing Room – a new in-person community for writers based in Cape Town. It offers a monthly space for movement, meditation and extended writing time to work on your current project.
- Maire Fisher and Chantal Stewart – offer online writing workshops
- Mike Nicol offers an online Master Class
- Learn more about life writing, memoir etc – in person and online workshops started by Dawn Garisch – The Life Righting Collective
- Melinda Ferguson offers in person and online workshops, she focuses on memoir.
- Kerry Hammerton offers flash fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry workshops, mostly in person.
- Colleen Higgs offers monthly small group writing workshops, focus on re-connecting with your voice.
- Jen Thorpe offers in person and online creative writing workshops and courses.
- Helen Brain runs a basics of creative writing course via the SA Writers College
- Susie Dinneen and Jacqui Aires run in person workshops in Jozi and offer developmental feedback and coaching
- Silke Heiss takes writers for Hiku-hikes on the coast near East London, and offers Creative Editing and Mentorship.
- Jo-Anne Richards and Richard Benyon offer a wide range of options for writers including free Zoom talks by experts. Check out All About Writing here.
- Karina Sczurek of Karavan Press offers workshops from time to time
- Mishka Hoosen is is an award-winning author and writing teacher offering one-on-one coaching, manuscript consultations, and copy editing.
- Aerial Creative Writing course in Makhanda – been going since 1998
- Sarah Bullen’s The Writing Room offers a range of options from coaching to writing retreats in exotic places
- The Jakes Gerwel Foundation offers residencies that writers can apply to participate in, some with mentors.
- In June, the Open Book Festival offers in-person writing workshops in Cape Town.
- Dorian Haarhoff is a long standing creative writing teacher who offers workshops and mentoring