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Creative writing

Narrative resistance — writing authentic stories of resilience and identity in diverse communities

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Narrative resistance — writing authentic stories of resilience and identity in diverse communities

By Chase Rhys

Between a loaf of bread and a book

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Between a loaf of bread and a book

By Jolyn Phillips

Fuelling the rocket of imagination to explore new worlds together

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Fuelling the rocket of imagination to explore new worlds together

By Trevor Noah

Kyle Allan’s 'Remote Harbour' is a poetic voyage through love, memory, and vivid imagery

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Kyle Allan’s 'Remote Harbour' is a poetic voyage through love, memory, and vivid imagery

By Mick Raubenheimer

The Rhinoceros and the Rain — the animal that does not sweat

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The Rhinoceros and the Rain — the animal that does not sweat

By Eben Venter

Poetry keeps us safe from barbaric non-thinking

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Poetry keeps us safe from barbaric non-thinking

By Antjie Krog

Writing can improve mental health – here’s how

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Writing can improve mental health – here’s how

By Christina Thatcher