FAQs

These are the most frequently asked questions about Writers Write – your comprehensive writing resource.

1. Do you teach writing courses?

Yes, we teach writing courses. We have a variety, including blogging, creative, and business writing courses.

2. Do you offer online courses?

Yes, we do.

If you want to learn how to write a book, click here: Writers Write Online
If you want to learn how to write a memoir, click here: Secrets Of A Memoirist
If you want to learn how to write a romance novel, click here: This Kiss Online
If you want to learn how to blog, click here: The Complete Blogging Course Online
If you want to learn how to write a short story, click here: Short Cuts Online
If you want to learn how to write for children, click here: Kids Etc. Online
If you want to learn how to write a screenplay, click here: The Script Online

We also have a selection of writing workbooks.

3. Can you help me publish my book?

We are not a publishing house. We are not affiliated to any publishing houses, and we do not make any fake promises, but we can suggest you try these resources:

If you want to follow the traditional publishing route in South Africa, please contact PASA, The Publisher’s Association of South Africa – 0217629083 – and look for publishers there.

If you want to self-publish in South Africa, you can try one of these options:

Savannah Lucas of Staging Post
David Henderson of my ebook
Neil Wright of Wright Publishing

Please remember that we do not endorse any of these companies.

If you are looking for international publishers, please Google them, or you can purchase a copy of the Writer’s Market 2021 or the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2022.

4. Do you know any book publicists in South Africa?

We do not endorse anybody, but you can try:

Caroline Konstant
Helco Promotions
Love Books in Melville also hosts book launch parties

5. Can you recommend a literary agent?

No, but we recommend that you explore these options from the agency database at Lit Rejections:

6. Can you help me produce my screenplay?

Unfortunately not. You can try the agencies listed here:

7. Do you accept guest post submissions?

Yes, we do. Please take a look at our submission guidelines. It must be about writing though. Seriously. Writing.

You can also advertise with us. Please mail news@writerswrite.co.za to request our media kit.

8. Do you sponsor or subsidise students?

No, we don’t. We do offer payment options, though.

9. Do you offer manuscript appraisal services?

Yes, but it is a paid-for service. Please send an email to news@writerswrite.co.za and we’ll send you the information.

10. Can I send you my poetry?

Unfortunately not, but you can join our poetry group on Facebook: 12 Poems in 12 Months

11. Can I use your blog post / infographic / quotes for my classroom, blog etc.?

Sharing is caring, but crediting is love. Feel free to share it and use it, but please keep us in the link.

12. Can I send you a copy of my book for review?

No, unfortunately you can’t. We have a review agreement in place that keeps us pretty busy.

13. Do you offer editing or proofreading services?

We do. Please send an email to news@writerswrite.co.za. We’ll put you in contact with a person who knows their/there/they’re stuff.

You can also try PEG (Professional Editor’s Guild)

14. Do you offer internships?

Not right now.

15. Do you have a job for me?

We don’t, but we wish you the best of luck in conquering the working world.

16. Can you help me find a ghostwriter?

We know some people, who know some people, who can help you out. Please send an email to news@writerswrite.co.za and we’ll try to help you find one.

Try SAFREA (The Southern African Freelancers’ Association)
Try Upwork
Try Reedsy

17. Will you speak at my event?

We’d be happy to consider it. Please send a request to news@writerswrite.co.za.

18. Can you promote my event or service on your blog and social media pages?

Yes, you can advertise with us. Please mail news@writerswrite.co.za to request our media kit.

19. Can you send me a daily writing prompt?

Yes, definitely. Please click here to sign up: Join Our Newsletter. We will add you to our mailing list.

20. Where are you?

We are based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

21. Where can I find you on social media?

Pages on social media:

Groups on social media:

Join our group on Facebook: Writers Write
Follow our book review page, The Bluestocking Review, on Facebook
Join our writing challenge groups on Facebook: 12 Short Stories in 12 Months and 12 Poems in 12 Months
Join our Facebook group for memoirs: Secrets Of A Memoirist