New writing
Fiction and prose by established and emerging authors. Send your poetry or fiction to New Writing at skryfwerk@litnet.co.za to be considered for publication on LitNet.
Please note that work previously published in print or on any online media platform will not be considered for selection.
Exciting competition launches for young theatre scriptwriters
2012-04-11An exciting competition has just launched for young theatre scriptwriters. Sam de Romijn, co-founder of the Imbewu Trust, explains the concept behind it.
City Press and Tafelberg invest in nonfiction authors with annual award
2012-03-26 City Press and Tafelberg Publishers, an imprint of NB Publishers, are proud to announce their partnership in investing in nonfiction authors by means of an annual award. The award of R60 000 will be made on an annual basis to an author to fund the research for a nonfiction book on a subject of importance in the South African context.
Dans Dans Lisa wins Sing 'it music video!
2012-03-22 After four exciting weeks the Sing ’it download phase has closed. To find out which of the competition artists walked away with a music video from MK (DStv channel 324), click here.
Cup O' Thought on Poetry
2012-03-19 A vibrant new addition to the Durban poetry scene is emerging with The Cup O' Thought poetry sessions which kicked off the year with a rousing launch at the Alliance Francaise in January.
Dreaming about being a bestselling writer?
2012-03-12 International best- selling author, Albert Jack can equip you with the writing tools to get your manuscript published.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards: Reminder of closing date
2012-03-07 Maskew Miller Longman publishers are running their annual Literature Awards competition for the category of youth novels.
Some little drama
2012-03-07 "He looked away and saw the shadow of rain against the curtain. He thought of maybe trying to remember to ask her something the next morning. He thought maybe he should write it down in order not to forget."
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards reminder of closing date
2012-03-07 Maskew Miller Longman publishers are running their annual Literature Awards competition for the category of youth novels.
A Modern African Fairy Tale
2012-02-02There once was a king in a faraway land who had six wives and twenty-seven legitimate children.