West Coast Writers' Circle

01/06/2026

This is an interesting read when you are planning the colours of your cover and website...

Explore what colors mean in design and branding, from emotion and symbolism to cultural context, visual memory, and the role of color in brand identity.

23/05/2026

What a wonderful and inspiring talk from Marianna Pieterse at the Bothasig Library today! Reading a hilarious chapter from her latest book, 'Alien Adventures - Explorations on Earth', she held a captivated audience, who were keen to answer and ask many questions... Can't wait to read the sequel! Well done, Marianna, and on behalf of all the members of the WCWC, we wish you much success on your publishing journey...👏🤩

04/05/2026

https://authorspublish.com/lectures/free-lecture-how-writers-can-successfully-apply-for-grants-fellowships-and-residencies/

It can be surprisingly difficult for creative writers to navigate the technical aspects of application writing. This talk goes behind the scenes of the selection process, addressing best practices, what jurors look for, and common mistakes.

01/05/2026

If you are free on Monday night and want to improve your writing skill, be sure to register for this free webinar...

In this free creative writing webinar, bestselling novelist and creative writing PhD Jo-Anne Richards joins co-founder and master storyteller Richard Beynon to share the creative writing skills that make the biggest difference to your writing. Between them, they've identified six essential skills .....

28/04/2026

For those working on their memoir and missed this webinar, here is a replay and some handy tips to consider...

Two writers. Two completed manuscripts. A conversation full of practical wisdom about beginning, keeping going, and getting it done. Here's what Rick Melvill and Tim Chevallier shared in our free webinar.

28/04/2026

For Marianna Pieterse and anyone else who writes for Children, here are some Publishers worth submitting a proposal to...

All of the publishers on this list publish children’s books. Some just publish picture books, some publish only middle-grade fiction, and some publish a wide variety of genres aimed at adults as well. Some are looking for educational work, others are open to anything. A number of these publishers ...

16/04/2026

16/04/2026

By downloading this PDF, you will join our Shadow Writers mailing list. Use your best email to ensure you don't miss out on freebies, project announcements, discounts, workshops, and many more. Whether you're a budding author or looking to reignite your passion for storytelling, our FREE PDF is your...

16/04/2026

What Writers Can Learn From Trashy Novels: Writers love trashy novels because they have the reader numbers every author dreams about. This blog is about what writers can learn from these books. Please read the post here: https://tinyurl.com/49em9xv6

16/04/2026

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