The purpose of the South African Writers’ Circle is to encourage and assist all writers, new and experienced, and to promote the art of creative writing in general. The organisation was founded in 1960 by Fay Goldie, as the Durban Writer’s Circle, but owing to the increasing interest shown in our activities from outside Durban, our name was changed to ‘The South African Writers’ Circle’ in 1985.
Members receive eleven newsletters per year, containing information on the general writing scene, national and international competitions, and articles on writing techniques.
We run a monthly meeting in Durban where we feature a guest speaker, discuss various aspects of writing and hold workshops. If you’re a seasoned writer, just starting out, or looking to hone your skills, we’d love you to become a member. See map for directions.
Join us for our monthly meeting at the Westville Library on the third Saturday of every month from 10h00 to 13h00. The fee for members is R10 and the fee for non-members is R20. Each meeting starts with a guest speaker, discussing various aspects of writing, followed by a workshop.
The SA Writers’ Circle is one of the few associations in South Africa which runs a monthly members’ only competition, covering popular genres. We also run an annual short story competition which is open to all. See our Competitions link for more details.
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November 25, 2019 | 2018,Competitions
November 25, 2019 | 2018,Competitions
November 25, 2019 | 2018,Competitions
November 25, 2019 | 2018,Competitions
November 25, 2019 | 2018,Competitions
