wanted publishing assistant (Position Filled)
Are you: a young black jozi-based somebody who loves writing, literary tings, all things books, wants to work in the publishing or tv industries, is fresh outta varsity or has been outta high school for some years now, can drive, is social media savvy, knows their way around a computer,Continue Reading
Prizes and Judges for The Short Story is Dead, Long Live the Short Story! Volume 2
We have decided to do something different with volume two of “The Short Story is Dead, Long Live the Short Story!“ This year’s, writing competition will have a cash prize of R5000. The winning story will be chosen by three judges who are themselves published short story writers as well asContinue Reading
meet our writers: Chinenye Emezie-Egwuonwu
I am a prolific writer who considers herself a storyteller. I write both novels and short stories. I have just completed my first full length novel manuscript and have written dozens of short stories. I’m currently compiling my short stories into a collection for publication. My stories are centred aroundContinue Reading
meet our writers: Catherine Shepherd
Catherine was born in Port Elizabeth in 1970 and graduated from Rhodes University in 1992 with a BA degree. The end of Apartheid was the highlight of her young adult years and still inspires her to this day. Although happily married now she was for many years a single motherContinue Reading
We’ve selected our Authors!
Thank you to all the writers who took time to write and submit a story for this new collection. As I wrote in the call, I was looking for quick reads for book lovers to enjoy over the holidays. So this isn’t going to be a tome but rather aContinue Reading
Kurt Vonnegut on how to write a short story
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What’s a summer holiday without ice cream, big hats, sunglasses, parties, a braai, the beach or adventure and a great book? What’s a summer holiday without shorts!? Well, we’re talking about short stories! Short short stories to entertain, regale, thrill, excite, startle, and tickle book lovers over the holidays. AreContinue Reading